Top Chef judge Gail Simmons’ Lemongrass-Scented Rice Noodle Salad with Mint Cilantro

The crisp morning hustle-bustle is familiar as farmers/growers and customers reconnect after a long winter's sleep. Browsing Seattle's energetic Pike Place Market on a busy weekend morning is exhilarating, the city feels as if it moves through you. It's a great place to connect with local vendors to ask questions about where your food comes … Continue reading Top Chef judge Gail Simmons’ Lemongrass-Scented Rice Noodle Salad with Mint Cilantro

Sip Island Inspired Cocktails by Tommy Bahama in NYC

Chase away the winter blahs with an island favorite. I can't think of a tastier way to make it through mid-January than with an island favorite – rum. The Rum Babalu makes for the perfect after-work happy hour, combining the sweet flavor of maple syrup with rum, ginger beer, lime juice and bitters. Round up … Continue reading Sip Island Inspired Cocktails by Tommy Bahama in NYC

Chef Anthony Stewart’s Tropical Salsa

Feeling the cold winter blues? Pretend you're in the tropics! This gorgeous salsa is not only great for the bod, it's also full of flavor and perfect for any season. Bring a bit of the tropics to your hungry football crew this weekend. We are dishing out recipes for delicious bites and winning cocktails through … Continue reading Chef Anthony Stewart’s Tropical Salsa

What happens after wine is put into a barrel? Ask a Winemaker Wednesday

We had a great question come through the DM this last week regarding the vineyard. by Marty and Ryan Johnson Join us each Wednesday as we share Marty and Ryan Johnson’s answers to their, “Ask a Winemaker Wednesday” over at Ruby Magdalena Vineyards. "What happens after wine is put into a barrel?" While aging in barrels … Continue reading What happens after wine is put into a barrel? Ask a Winemaker Wednesday

Roast Chicken with Sage, Lemon and Garlic

Simplicity reigns with this flavorful, cold weather comfort food recipe In the months of October, November and December, we do everything so much bigger than we do the other nine months of the year. Our foods are more decadent, our cocktails are "sparklier", our decorating is much more colorful, we stay up, we shop, we … Continue reading Roast Chicken with Sage, Lemon and Garlic

garlic and herb roasted chicken thighs

Keep it simple - Roast dinners and one pot wonders are on the menu for January. Weeknight schedules get busy and life can whisk by in a flash. It's so tempting to sail in to the drive thru on the way home or use a meal delivery option once cozily inside the house, but it … Continue reading garlic and herb roasted chicken thighs

Ring in the New Year with 5 exquisite cocktails

Goodbye 2021, we won't miss you at all. "The best is yet to come."Frank Sinatra HO-HO-HOT CHOCOLATE Ingredients 2 oz. Crystal Head Onyx6 oz. Hot ChocolateBar Spoon Ancho Chili Powder (optional)Toasted Marshmallow Method Build Crystal Head Onyx and warm hot chocolate in a glass and stir. For extra flare, add ancho chili powder. Garnish with … Continue reading Ring in the New Year with 5 exquisite cocktails

Pomegranate Sweet and Sour Chicken Tagine

Cold weather is here and it's time for healthy comfort food. Set the fire, light a candle and pour a glass of wine. It's time to create an evening meal. This recipe features a delightful combination of Oil & Vinegar's Pomegranate Sour and a blend of Mediterranean spices. This savory stew is perfect for curling … Continue reading Pomegranate Sweet and Sour Chicken Tagine

Easy Vegetarian Chirashi-Sushi by Asako Fukuda Sullivan

Eating healthy does not mean sacrificing texture and flavor and changing your diet plan doesn't necessarily mean rooting through your cupboards or tossing all of your food from your pantry. Simple changes and fresh additions to your grocery list and weekly menu are a great place to begin. Late spring and summer are a great … Continue reading Easy Vegetarian Chirashi-Sushi by Asako Fukuda Sullivan

Mia Russo Stern’s Fish Tacos

Kick off the new year with clean delicious flavors Eating healthy and January seem to go hand in hand, and when game day approaches, we want bold flavorful foods that we can eat with our hands. One of the best features of this recipe is that it can be cooked on the grill while your … Continue reading Mia Russo Stern’s Fish Tacos