Food & Wine

  Finding the perfect wines to match the diverse dishes on your Thanksgiving table can be a daunting task. From cranberry sauce to mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, how does one find the right pairing to satisfy everyone’s palate? To solve this overwhelming task, one may use the classic approach and serving something to compliment both the meat and vegetable spread. Truchard Pinot Noir Dr. Tony Truchard was one of the first physicians in California to become a winery owner in the 70s. He started off with 20 acres in 1973 while still practicing internal medicine in Reno.  Wine was...

  Thanksgiving is nearing and soon we'll be looking for quick and easy ways to make our special feast happen. Just because time may be ticking; and really there's still a few more days, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste or other culinary complicated dishes to make the deadline. This simple dish is all about the sweet potato! There are many types of sweet potatoes and we encourage you to choose your favorite for this dish. Often we see sweet potatoes, or yams, with a hearty layer of toasty marshmallow (which some may argue is the best part), but...

There is no need to stay banished to your kitchen on Thanksgiving. This recipe for our favorite self-basting turkey will free up your time to entertain your guests and have a drink while your bird cooks away in a little turkey sauna. This turkey is delightfully juicy and very aromatic with the lovely scents of the season. For more information on Thanksgiving wines, view our recent blog posts.This recipe can be for a full sized turkey or turkey breast (bones or boneless). Breast Serves 4-6 People Ingredients for Breast: 2 Turkey Breasts (wrapped or tied) 1-3 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary...

Chardonnay from California has definitely gained a specific style for the pass few decades. However one winery continues to consistently make great Chardonnay without adapting to the mass commercial style that dominates store shelves. Mount Eden Vineyards is considered one of California’s original boutique wineries that was founded in 1945. Focusing on small lots of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery is perched at 2000 feet overlooking Silicon Valley in the Santa Cruz Mountain Appellation. Planted in infertile Franciscan shale, exposed on the mountain top, these low –yielding estate vineyards have produced world class wines for over half-century....

Spaghetti squash is also referred to as "spaghetti di zucca," or vegetable spaghetti in Italian, is a wonderful starter dish that is jam packed with fiber and nutrients. This easy to prepare Spaghetti Squash dish is delicious with umami flavors. We like to pair this with medium bodied whites such as Bordeaux White or complex Sauvignon Blanc to compliment the soft texture of the squash. Ingredients: 1 Spaghetti Squash 3 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Butter 6 oz Large Crimini Mushrooms Salt & Pepper 2 tsp Granulated Garlic 1.5 tbsp of Italian Seasoning or Dried Oregano Shaved Parmesan for garnish Italian Parsley...