In Photos: A Stark postcard from wine country
On Monday, team Stark hit up Sonoma, and then meandered across the valley to the Silverado Trail, off the beaten-highway-29-path.
Food & Wine
Food and wine adventures in California and beyond. Restaurant reviews, recipes, wine tastings, and culinary trends with a creative twist.
Musings from Napa: California Chardonnay
If E. & J. Gallo were a wine varietal, perchance it would be a Chardonnay.
BBQ Party: “Sunshine in a Bite” sundried tomatoes and salami appetizer recipe
My recipe for "Sunshine in a Bite" sundried tomatoes and salami crackers will hold your hamburger and corn-on-the-cob loving guests at bay while you grill…
Stark Sips: 2009 Artesa Chardonnay, Carneros Napa ($20, 90 pts.)
During marathon tastings, I’ve sat for hours going through all their reserves, library wines, etc. But I always come back to this Chardonnay.
Stark Sips: 2008 La Follette Chardonnay, Mendocino Ridge ($48, 94 pts.)
More floral, less buttery (win, win).
Stark Sips: 2010 Napa Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley ($22, 87 pts.)
Clean finish; a nice match for a warm late summer evening.
Spa Retreat: How to Make Lavender Oil (Cold-Pressed Method)
The smell of lavender relaxes and makes one conjure up memories of the last luxurious day at the spa.
Offal: The art of whole animal cooking and eating
I grew up in a family that would joke about who would eat the duck's butt or fight for the duck brains during a multi-course…
Chefs of the Bay Area unite for cause
One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Meals On Wheels of San Francisco.
5 must-try white wines
Sometimes, sitting back and watching the sun go down over an easy-going glass of white wine is as magical as it gets.