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...
Golden Beet Sauerkraut with Turmeric

Golden Beet Sauerkraut with Turmeric

Empty heading by Sam Paone of Golden State Pickle Works, Collective Cultures, and Jarring Everything Ingredients10 ounces Green Cabbage 1 ounce Gold Beets 1 ounce Kohlrabi 1 ounce Carrots 1 teaspoon fresh turmeric (or 1/4 teaspoon dried) About 8 – 10 grinds from...
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...