Culinary Delights

Simple Apple Crisp with Sauvignon Blanc Pairing

Research tells us Americans are cooking at home less and less. They say this is because planning and preparing a meal takes more time than we have in our busy schedules. And [Read More...]

Recipe | Carve out a fun snack with pumpkin seeds

Healthful Halloween snack mix Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour. Makes about 3 cups INGREDIENTS One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 2 tablespoons olive [Read More...]

Recipe | Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

Looking for a classic Italian favorite with a crisp, autumn spin? A hearty helping of this recipe will satisfy your tastebuds and fill your soul with fall nostalgia. [Read More...]

Elegant, elevated Ella makes case as Sacramento region’s best restaurant

In the nearly seven years Ella Dining Room & Bar has graced our downtown dining scene with an exciting and original brand of urban elegance, the restaurant has had four [Read More...]

Cooking with Winter squashes and pumpkins | ripe, ready and rising in popularity

Move over, zucchini. It’s time to warm up to winter squash. Early fall brings an orange-fleshed wave of flavorful squashes — including that most popular [Read More...]

Recipe | Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients For the Pumpkin Dough: 3 1/2 cups bread flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 packet (1/4 oz or 1 tbs) instant dry yeast 1 [Read More...]

Wise Villa Winery | September Wine and Food Pairing

Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Basil Champagne Vinaigrette Ingredients for Bruschetta Cherry Tomatoes Red Onion Focaccia or Sourdough bread Parmesan Cheese Ingredients for [Read More...]

CIA Secrets of Fine Cooking

Never grab a falling knife. That’s the first-day lesson of CIA Boot Camp, drilled into wine-addled tourists and serious foodies alike. Forget that maxim and ruin the [Read More...]

The Five Shades of Pisco

It seems innocent enough, clear and often sweetly aromatic like wine. But at 80 proof or so, don’t be fooled by this lush Latin import: there’s a lot more to [Read More...]

National Rum Punch Day Sept. 20 | Recipe

Football season kicks off this month, but that doesn’t mean you have to be glued to the TV screen. Let the guys get their game on while you organize a girlfriend [Read More...]

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