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...
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...
Holidays in Napa and Sonoma Valley
Wine Country California is the perfect place to experience the joys of the Holiday Season. The businesses and communities of Napa Valley and Sonoma County are once again extending their famous hospitality in so many ways, with each year bringing new, exciting events...
Thanksgiving with Friends and Family in Napa
As Thanksgiving nears, we begin pondering those gatherings with family and friends to give thanks for all your blessings and enjoy the traditional food and drink. But, as most of us know, these beautiful experiences all add up to an enormous amount of hard work and...
