My favorite time of year
Published: November 24, 2015
Year after year, it goes without saying, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Yes, there’s always a lot of buzz in our kitchen – Grand Central Station comes to mind – …
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Full-steam ahead!
Published: July 3, 2015
Hard to believe it’s now July 4th weekend….looking forward to relaxing with friends and family over our outdoor BBQ. Hot fire. Cold beer! It’s been six months of “pedal to …
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To 2014…a storied year
Published: January 1, 2015
Rarely in the world of restaurants and special events – my world – is there “down time”…or an off season…a shoulder season…it’s Napa Valley and we play host, (and chef …
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On turning 100: Peter Mondavi Sr. – 11.08.14
Published: November 21, 2014
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to …
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Harvest time….wine is much more than just grapes, soil and weather.
Published: September 26, 2014
Harvest at Chiarello Family Vineyards is around the corner and absolutely one of my favorite times of year. The winemaking process is as much a mental activity as it is …
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Me & Tommy B…
Published: August 7, 2014
Bottega turned five this past February. Over those nearly 2,000 days of breaking bread with people from all over not just the United States, but around the world, I’m going …
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A day making verjus…
Published: August 7, 2014
Sustainability to me starts with understanding the life-cycle from origin to end and every touch point in between. I recently had a few folks from my team (both Bottega and …
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Sophia Loren, an extraordinary meal for an extraordinary woman
Published: July 23, 2014
Sophia Loren grew up in abject poverty. Her father abandoned the family, her mother was overwhelmed with life, and her grandmother somehow saved them by managing to create masterful meals …
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