Food & Drink

Onto vintage 2010: Dominican Oaks Cabernet

Posted on: March 29th, 2013 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Ever since the Rutherford Wine Company of St. Helena created the “Dominican Oaks” label several years ago, we have been treated to an ever-improving Cabernet experience at a reasonable cost. ... Read More

Up from the cellar: Arrendell vineyard Pinot Noir

Posted on: March 26th, 2013 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Would you believe that there are wine aficionados who say, “A good Pinot will change your taste forever”! Who knows, maybe it’s true. But if there was ever a wine... Read More

Arizona Gets Envy!

Posted on: March 21st, 2013 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

What can be better than a premium bourbon in oak barrels? How about bourbon finished in port barrels? Angel’s Envy fits that bill. A small batch artisan bourbon is the... Read More

Healthy snacks from Nature Box

Posted on: March 19th, 2013 by Taryn Jeffries 35 Comments

Everyone does it, but do we all make the best choices? Snacking… it’s something that happens everyday, something that helps to tide us over in between meals. We are very... Read More

A concrete buy: Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay

Posted on: March 15th, 2013 by Tom Peiffer 1 Comment

Hey, would you pass me a little of that moonshine over there? Sorry bud, all we have tonight is Charadonnay. What? Yep, that’s just our ‘lil bottle of Mer Soleil... Read More

Tiny Chefs: Genius or Disaster?

Posted on: March 7th, 2013 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

With the popularity of cooking shows like Chopped, Top Chef, MasterChef and the Taste it seems inevitable that a mini version would show up anytime now. Junior MasterChef is already... Read More

St. Francis wants you to eat your veggies

Posted on: March 6th, 2013 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

You’ve heard it your whole life, “Eat your veggies.” Moms are notoriously always right and local favorite Chef and Owner Aaron Chamberlin of St. Francis is here to help make... Read More

Pantry Must-Have: Terrapin Ridge Farms Sweet Onion White Balsamic Dressing

Posted on: March 5th, 2013 by Amy Martin No Comments

You may have seen their products on the aisles of your local AJ’s, but if your curiosity hasn’t yet struck to pick up a bottle of Terrapin Sweet Onion White Balsamic Dressing,... Read More

BistroMD: Healthy meals delivered to your doorstep (and a discount!)

Posted on: March 4th, 2013 by Amy Martin 1 Comment

We’re already three months in to 2013 and though New Year resolutions may have been tossed out the window long ago, it doesn’t have to be a fresh year to... Read More

On the move: Wagner Family of Wine

Posted on: March 3rd, 2013 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

When Chuck Wagner was growing up in California’s Napa Valley during the 60’s, he scarcely imagined the changes that would unfold. Composed of mostly orchards and ranches 40 years ago,... Read More