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videoCakebread Cookbook Pairing
🍄🟫 These stuffed cremini mushrooms from the Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley cookbook are one of the easiest elevated apps to pull together. 4 main ingredients: • cremini mushrooms • leeks (white part only) • fromage blanc (or ricotta) • freshly grated parmesan 🔄 Easy swap: Can’t find fromage blanc? Use ricotta—just strain it overnight so it thickens to the right texture. 🍷 Paired with Cakebread Chardonnay, it brings out the richness of the melted cheese and ties everything together beautifull
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Get Your Goat
Goodness me, it has been a while. This last weekend, Mrs V was up in Washington DC for the annual American Montessori Society conference, she being a Montessori teacher and all that. Thus it was that it was just me and the twins from Thursday night through until Sunday afternoon when she got home. What to do though with a pair of 8 year old boys with sufficient energy to power a small city, especially on Saturday, as they had school on Friday. Thankfully I got a text during the week from a Welsh friend asking if we fancied taking our combined brood of children for a hike or some kind of adventure, followed by chilling out at a brewery given that the weather was supposed to be glorious. Spoiler alert, it was. We settled on visiting Luray Caverns, a karst system in the Shenandoah Valley, not too far from Harrisonburg, which is one of the most beautiful cave systems we have ever visited. This was the second time the twins and I had been, but the first for our friends. Having wandered thro
videoSpring Staple: Cakebread Cellar’s Vin de Porche Rosé
The arrival of rosé season is reason to celebrate, and Cakebread Cellar’s Vin de Porche Rosé is just perfect for the occasion. 🥂 If you needed a cheerful nudge to enjoy something pink, consider this it! Since 1973, Cakebread has been passionate about creating exceptional wines that pair beautifully with food. They’re also proudly one of the few family-owned wineries in Napa Valley, complete with a full-time culinary team dedicated to sharing the joys of wine and food pairing, including fun co
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Easter foods & wine
Easter foods & wine The long Easter weekend is a great time for getting together with family and friends. It’s an excuse to celebrate after the long winter months and perhaps splash out on some great wine and food. There is no one specific Easter dish in the UK so in this blogpost I look at a number of main dishes served up and down the country and make suggestions for wines that will complement if not enhance your Easter dinner, lunch or brunch. Note that it can be difficult to find wines to complement all the different flavours in some dishes. First rule of thumb is to match the richness and weight of the main dish with the body of the wine; so that means richer dishes with heavier, fuller-bodied wines and light foods with lighter wines. WINE FOR EASTER FISH DISHES My local fishmongers tell me that the tradition of eating fish on Good Friday is less adhered to these days but this doesn’t stop them having one of their busiest days of the year on Good Friday. If you are going to have a
videoSpring Staple: Cakebread Cellar’s Vin de Porche Rosé
The arrival of rosé season is reason to celebrate, and Cakebread Cellar’s Vin de Porche Rosé is just perfect for the occasion. 🥂 If you needed a cheerful nudge to enjoy something pink, consider this it! Since 1973, Cakebread has been passionate about creating exceptional wines that pair beautifully with food. They’re also proudly one of the few family-owned wineries in Napa Valley, complete with a full-time culinary team dedicated to sharing the joys of wine and food pairing, including fun cooking classes! Not in Napa? No worries. Whip up a fresh salad, toss in some grilled chicken, relax on your porch, and enjoy the lively red-fruit notes of this lovely rosé. Instant escape to wine country! Content from @caliwinegal
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videoCakebread Cookbook Pairing
🍄🟫 These stuffed cremini mushrooms from the Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley cookbook are one of the easiest elevated apps to pull together. 4 main ingredients: • cremini mushrooms • leeks (white part only) • fromage blanc (or ricotta) • freshly grated parmesan 🔄 Easy swap: Can’t find fromage blanc? Use ricotta—just strain it overnight so it thickens to the right texture. 🍷 Paired with Cakebread Chardonnay, it brings out the richness of the melted cheese and ties everything together beautifully. If you’ve seen Cakebread on shelves, this is your sign to pick up a bottle for your next dinner party. 📍 Cakebread Cellars is a family-owned Napa Valley winery that’s been around since 1973, known for producing incredibly food-friendly wines—so it makes sense their cookbook nails the pairings. One to keep on your Napa list. Content from @mariathewineblonde on IG
videoWhat do you bring to the table? St. Francis Pinot Noir.
Creamy roasted pepper steak pasta + St. Francis Sonoma Pinot Noir = the only pairing you need tonight. Over 50 years of Sonoma winemaking went into this glass — and it shows. Luscious, balanced, and absolutely made for the dinner table. The sauce: Season and roast red pepper, onion & a whole garlic bulb at 380° → blend → back in the pan with heavy cream, parm & pasta water → toss with pasta & sliced steak. Finish with parm & parsley. 🧄🫑 Content from @flavorsbyyulia
videoResonance Pinot Noir...A Spring Red Wine
Resonance Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is what I will be pouring all spring, and this brown butter mushroom pasta is exactly why. The earthiness in the wine mirrors the mushrooms, the acidity cuts right through the butter, and suddenly dinner feels like something worth slowing down for. Made by a winemaker who trained in Burgundy for decades, came to the Pacific Northwest, looked at the soil and never left. You can taste that decision. Content from @winefarer5089
videoResonance Pinot Noir...A Spring Red Wine
Resonance Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is what I will be pouring all spring, and this brown butter mushroom pasta is exactly why. The earthiness in the wine mirrors the mushrooms, the acidity cuts right through the butter, and suddenly dinner feels like something worth slowing down for. Made by a winemaker who trained in Burgundy for decades, came to the Pacific Northwest, looked at the soil and never left. You can taste that decision. Content from @winefarer5089
videoRomanticizing w/ Resonance Wine
There’s nothing I love more than the simple joy of savoring a glass of wine. ✨ For me, it’s about so much more than what’s in the glass—it’s the memories that come with it. Whether I’m celebrating all of life's big moments or small, wine has a way of making every moment feel just a little more special. Resonance wine has become my go-to. Their wines are full-bodied and flavorful, crafted from the finest vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley—a region known for its exceptional reds. Every sip fe
videoYou Know You Are Drinking Too Much When This Is Just An Ordinary Night
videoRomanticizing w/ Resonance Wine
There’s nothing I love more than the simple joy of savoring a glass of wine. ✨ For me, it’s about so much more than what’s in the glass—it’s the memories that come with it. Whether I’m celebrating all of life's big moments or small, wine has a way of making every moment feel just a little more special. Resonance wine has become my go-to. Their wines are full-bodied and flavorful, crafted from the finest vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley—a region known for its exceptional reds. Every sip feels like a little escape to the heart of wine country. Content from @the_essentialist_
videoYou Know You Are Drinking Too Much When This Is Just An Ordinary Night
videoWhat do you bring to the table? St. Francis Pinot Noir.
Creamy roasted pepper steak pasta + St. Francis Sonoma Pinot Noir = the only pairing you need tonight. Over 50 years of Sonoma winemaking went into this glass — and it shows. Luscious, balanced, and absolutely made for the dinner table. The sauce: Season and roast red pepper, onion & a whole garlic bulb at 380° → blend → back in the pan with heavy cream, parm & pasta water → toss with pasta & sliced steak. Finish with parm & parsley. 🧄🫑 Content from @flavorsbyyulia
videoSummer tastes like St. Francis Chardonnay
St. Francis Sonoma Chardonnay is bright, relaxed, and right at home whether you’re feeding a crowd or keeping it simple for two. No overthinking, no waiting — just pour, share, and let the season do the rest. Make it a St. Francis Summer. A traditional classic that is food-friendly, ready to drink, and always exceeds expectations. Content from @erinandsteven
videoSummer tastes like St. Francis Chardonnay
St. Francis Sonoma Chardonnay is bright, relaxed, and right at home whether you’re feeding a crowd or keeping it simple for two. No overthinking, no waiting — just pour, share, and let the season do the rest. Make it a St. Francis Summer. A traditional classic that is food-friendly, ready to drink, and always exceeds expectations. Content from @erinandsteven
videoEasy Gifting with Poema Rosé!
Cutest gift idea for basically anything you don’t want to show up empty handed for 🩷 Poema crafts high quality, small production Cava for all of life’s celebrations, both big and small. ✨An affordable sparkling line of wine. ✨A perfect bottle for everyday celebrations ✨A quality wine for every celebration Content from @mrs.lilymonroe on IG
videoPOV: You invited friends over for "just a glass"
POV: you invited a few people over for “just a glass of cava”… and somehow it turned into this No stove, no stress—just a table filled with crusty pan con tomato (recipe below), salty manchego, good olives, some marcone almonds, and a little jamón. It’s the kind of gathering that feels effortless but somehow still special, where one glass turns into another and no one’s in a hurry to leave. We always reach for Poema Cava when hosting—it’s the perfect bubbles for a night like this. Crisp, easy to
videoPOV: You invited friends over for "just a glass"
POV: you invited a few people over for “just a glass of cava”… and somehow it turned into this No stove, no stress—just a table filled with crusty pan con tomato (recipe below), salty manchego, good olives, some marcone almonds, and a little jamón. It’s the kind of gathering that feels effortless but somehow still special, where one glass turns into another and no one’s in a hurry to leave. We always reach for Poema Cava when hosting—it’s the perfect bubbles for a night like this. Crisp, easy to love, and proof that you don’t have to spend a lot for something that feels a special. The best nights don’t need much—just good ingredients, good company, and bubbles🥂 Content from @habitualhostess3139
videoSpring Spritz with Caposaldo Prosecco
Caposaldo wines are the benchmark for quality in Italian winemaking. It’s spritzy, food-friendly and a great value bottle of Prosecco! Serves one…. 1.5 ounces vodka 1 ounce elderflower liqueur 2 ounces freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice As much Prosecco as you wish to top it off! Pour ingredients over ice - give it a little stir and enjoy. Garnish with a large slice of grapefruit! Content from @habitualhostess3139
videoSpring Spritz with Caposaldo Prosecco
Caposaldo wines are the benchmark for quality in Italian winemaking. It’s spritzy, food-friendly and a great value bottle of Prosecco! Serves one…. 1.5 ounces vodka 1 ounce elderflower liqueur 2 ounces freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice As much Prosecco as you wish to top it off! Pour ingredients over ice - give it a little stir and enjoy. Garnish with a large slice of grapefruit! Content from @habitualhostess3139
videoSpecial Moments Deseve Bezel
A glass of Bezel wines makes time feel a little extra special because everyday moments deserve something this good. Content from @adriannaasantiago
videoSpecial Moments Deseve Bezel
A glass of Bezel wines makes time feel a little extra special because everyday moments deserve something this good. Content from @adriannaasantiago