Terra Valentine Harvest Party 2018

Terra Valentine was the very first wine club I joined and really the first place that got me excited about wine. I joined eight years ago and have watched the brand go through multiple phases of tasting rooms, labels and employees. Through all of these changes, it is still one of the most special places… Continue reading Terra Valentine Harvest Party 2018

Strawberry Basil Shortcake

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!    Fourth of July, Independence Day, Red White and Blue, Summertime, BBQ – the list goes on and on. In Seattle, it used to mark the “real” first day of summer (i.e. when the sun would finally start to come out). Here in San Francisco, it seems like just another perfect… Continue reading Strawberry Basil Shortcake

Honey Kumquat Old Fashioned

Happy Friday!! About a month back, Kate came over and on a whim, we made a Honey Kumquat Old Fashioned and it was TO DIE FOR. I have made it several times since and it keeps getting better and better. I hope you enjoy! Honey Kumquat Old Fashioned Serves 1 [one_third]2oz Bourbon 1 tsp Honey… Continue reading Honey Kumquat Old Fashioned

Thanksgiving Menu + Chai Spiced Pear Pie

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I went home this last weekend for an early Thanksgiving weekend with my parents. We laughed, we cooked, we ate out, we drank a lot of (really) good wine and we had an amazing time catching up. I couldn’t believe it had been SIX months since I had spent a long weekend… Continue reading Thanksgiving Menu + Chai Spiced Pear Pie