Sirah vs Shiraz vs Syrah vs Sera

Sirah vs Shiraz vs Syrah vs Sera

Sometimes a single letter can mean a world of difference, but yet we need to be careful about why we may face different spellings for the same thing. Or sometimes we see similar spellings that mean very different things. In some cases, they may be the same, only...
Recipe Feature: Apple Cider Chicken Skewers

Recipe Feature: Apple Cider Chicken Skewers

The culinary experts at Platypus Wine Tours, a premier wine country tours company in Napa Valley and Sonoma County, frequently share recipes for some of their delightful and unique creations. Platypus Wine Tours’ Sonoma and Napa tour guests will often ask how certain...
Recipe Feature: Taco Salad

Recipe Feature: Taco Salad

PLATYPUS WINE COUNTRY TOURS’ TACO SALAD RECIPE INGREDIENTS 2 Heads of Romaine Lettuce Chopped 1/2 Cup Shredded Jack and Cheddar mix 1 handful of Tortilla Chips Crushed 2 Roma Tomatoes, Small Dice 1/3 Cup of Sliced Black Olives 1/4 cup of your favorite Ranch Dressing...
Recipe Feature: Classic Spring Fritters

Recipe Feature: Classic Spring Fritters

Recipe for Platypus Wine Tours Classic Spring Fritters Ingredients to Assemble 2 Eggs 1 Cup Milk 1 tsp Salt 1 1/2 Cups AP Flour 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp White Pepper Vegetables 1 Cup Fresh Peas 1 Cup Fresh White Corn 1 Cup Zucchini (small dice) 1 tsp Fresh Dill...
Recipe Feature: Potatoes Au Gratin

Recipe Feature: Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au Gratin by Platypus Wine Tours Ingredients 2 lbs. potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced) 2 cups heavy cream 1 tbsp crushed garlic 1 tsp thyme 1/2 cup panko/bread crumbs 1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded) 1 tbsp salt 1/2 tsp white pepper   Method Preheat the...