High Summer Shrub for Cocktails and Mocktails

High Summer Shrub for Cocktails and Mocktails

Wait–What’s a Shrub? Before “shrub” meant something leafy and low to the ground, it was a clever (and delicious) way to preserve fruit in early  America. Traditionally made with fruit, sugar, and vinegar, these sweet-tart syrups were used in...
Spring Fattoush Salad

Spring Fattoush Salad

Chef Cristina Topham layers texture and bold flavor in this springtime take on Fattoush—crisp za’atar-dusted pita chips, shaved fennel and radish, peppery arugula, and a vinaigrette that sings with pomegranate molasses and sumac. It’s herbaceous, tangy, and wildly...
Gluten Free Persian Love Muffins

Gluten Free Persian Love Muffins

Who needs a love potion when you have these gluten-free Persian Love Muffins? 💕🍰 Fragrant with cardamom and rose,  they’re proof that the way to anyone’s heart is through a perfectly baked, love-filled treat! 🌿💫    Wine pairing: Reisling, Chenin Blanc, or...
Avocado Toast with Truffle Salt

Avocado Toast with Truffle Salt

Shawnda here with Platypus Wine Tours sharing a beloved California recipe with a twist, avocado toast. The addition of earthy, roasted beet hummus along with the truffle salt makes for a rich, velvety culmination. I added micro-greens for a slight bitterness and...
Cranberry and Brie Pull-apart Sourdough

Cranberry and Brie Pull-apart Sourdough

  This stunningly beautiful, crowd-pleasing holiday sourdough is perfect to share with family and friends. While the sourdough and cranberry sauce were homemade, you can easily substitute store-bought with similar, if not equal, results.   *Pairs well with Rosé,...