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,...
Southern Caviar for New Year’s Day

Southern Caviar for New Year’s Day

Shawnda here with Platypus Wine Tours sharing my southern heritage and a tradition; eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s day for good luck! The origin story of the tradition is debated: both versions are tied to Black history.   Serves 8-10 as appetizer...
Friendsgiving Fondue

Friendsgiving Fondue

Hey folks, Shawnda here with Platypus Wine Tours offering you an epic way to share good wine and food with those you love this Thanksgiving, and beyond.   Celebrate Friendsgiving with this simple fondue recipe which is all about bringing friends together and is...
Calabaza en Tacha (Mexican Candied Pumpkin)

Calabaza en Tacha (Mexican Candied Pumpkin)

Calabaza en Tacha is an authentic, ancestral recipe associated with Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a holiday where families honor and celebrate their deceased loved ones. This recipe was kindly shared by Melinda Levine along with instruction according to...
Crème de Ricotta recipe by Sonoma chef Sheana Davis

Crème de Ricotta recipe by Sonoma chef Sheana Davis

Sheana Davis of the Epicurean Connection in Sonoma has graciously shared her recipe for Creme de Ricotta. Ingredients: 1 gallon whole milk 4 cups cream 2 cups distilled white vinegar 2 teaspoons kosher salt Instructions: Using an enamel, glass, cast iron or copper...