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We get multiple opportunities to have a New Years celebration. If you are wondering how that is possible, let me tell you. I will start with our birthdays. This is a special day that I consider this our very own “personal” new year. Next, we have January 1st. This is a fun tradition that brings the holidays to a close...
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We tapped our La Crema Brand Ambassador Camille Styles to poll her audience about their burning wine questions and then we worked with our winemaker and Chef Tracey Shepos Cenami...
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Pinot Noir Grapes Pinot Noir grapes are one of the most ancient varieties of domesticated vitis vinifera, the vine that makes the world’s most famous wine grapes.
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Hors d’oeuvres are a must for the holiday season. If you are invited to a party or you’re hosting your own gathering, the big question is always what to “take and...
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The La Crema Estate at Saralee’s is a breathtaking expression of the Russian River Valley. If wine is driven by terroir, you’d be hardpressed to find a place more lauded...
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Chicken fajitas is one of those dishes to which I can never say no—if they’re on the menu, the decision’s made. The vibrant bell pepper, the sweet onions, and that...
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Growing up, my favorite meal ever was my mom’s pasta with pesto. I have such vivid memories of loading heaping piles of spaghetti coated with silky, bright green pesto onto...
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For my latest summer salad recipe, I wanted to incorporate a protein that I simply cannot get enough of lately—marinaded grilled chicken. This recipe really breathes new life into an...
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I’m such a fan of grilling in the summer–it gets you outside, you can cook multiple things at once, and it cuts down on the number of dishes you have...
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Salads are often their very best in summer—fresh fruits and vegetables simply burst forth with vibrant flavors and colors. By adding smoke, a grilled romaine salad creates a flavorful contrast...
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’tis the season for outdoor entertaining! As we officially kick off summer, I am so looking forward to a backyard BBQ every weekend under our charming café lights.
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