An unripened soft cheese, ricotta is endlessly versatile. It’s easy to spread, whip, and incorporate into recipes. Ricotta is one of the world’s oldest known cheeses: Its earliest incarnations have ambiguous roots around the Mediterranean, where its production method—via “recooking” whey leftover from the creation of hard cheeses—caught on among traders who would bring it […]
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It’s no secret that nonalcoholic beverages have stirred up the passion of consumers. According to Nielsen, sales in 2021 increased 33% from the previous year to $331 million. With such demonstrable growth, restaurants have made room behind the bar. Chef-driven, nonalcoholic menus have popped up throughout the country. Sean Brock, chef, and owner at Audrey […]
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Celebrated for structured, ageworthy reds made with Nebbiolo—think Barolo and Barbaresco—and for delicious and fun full-bodied Barberas, Piedmont also turns out fascinating reds from other little-known native grapes (some once nearly extinct) chock full of personality. Made with indigenous grapes Ruchè, Pelaverga, Freisa, Grignolino and Vespolina, a few of these lithe reds have genetic […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is causing dozens of supply chain issues, affecting products from cars to health supplies. And now, it is also affecting some people’s favorite drinks like wines. This shortage may last longer and you may want to think about conserving. The Supply chain issues that resulted in a huge shortage of glass bottles […]
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Friendly dogs and their wine-loving owners are invited to Livermore Valley wine country from noon to 4:30 pm on Oct. 30 for the return of “Wine & Wags” – a community event that aims to promote pet adoption. More than 20 local wineries have partnered with 13 Bay Area animal rescues to host a day […]
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Wine is so much more than just the beverage that a lot of people over 30 like to complain about! Wine enhances taste and can bring out more flavors in food. Speaking of taste, did you know one of the factors in how well you taste wine is actually…the type of wine glass you use? […]
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