Pairing Perfection In honor of Pinot Noir Day, our next pairing pays tribute to this versatile and cherished wine varietal, known for its complexity and timeless appeal. We paired an earthy and rich beet and goat cheese salad, featuring SIMPLi’s Regenerative Organic Certified® Red Quinoa, with Bonterra’s bright and elegant organic Pinot Noir. The harmony…
Continue reading Red Quinoa, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad RecipeAh, Pinot Noir. One of the world’s most versatile and food-friendly wines. Pairing Pinot Noir with food can be tricky for its abundance of great choices – a good problem, to be sure, but one that takes some careful consideration. For this recipe, we took a classic pinot pairing: rich, wild-caught salmon filets, and served…
Continue reading Summer Salmon Panzanella SaladA Sustainable Pairing Our Gigante Beans a Limone recipe is a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish, perfectly complemented by the rich and creamy notes of Bonterra Regenerative Organic Certified® Chardonnay. This simple yet powerful pairing celebrates the beauty of regenerative practices and the joy of indulging in delicious flavors that make a positive impact on the planet.…
Continue reading Bonterra x SIMPLi: Gigante Beans a Limone RecipeTomato season has arrived. To celebrate, Environmental Epicurist: Oliver English has created a recipe featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, homemade pistachio pesto, and delicious burrata to pair with our Regenerative Organic Certified® Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. “One of my favorite open-faced sandwiches to make, this one with heirloom tomatoes, garden basil & pistachio pesto, California burrata on…
Continue reading Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Summer ToastMay is peak-Spring and the signs of the season are all around: dirt on our hands from planting summer gardens, bustling farmers markets and the smell of the grill from al fresco neighborhood gatherings. We love combining the fresh flavors of this season with something delicious from the grill, but we REALLY love combining both…
Continue reading Spring Salad with Mustard & Herb Grilled Flank SteakOliver English’s Roasted red pepper and white bean hummus, spring market carrots, dates, crostini, gouda & parmesan “Spring is here! To pair with this delicious Biodynamic California Cab The McNab from Bonterra Organic Estates, I made a big spring snack board – a combination of crudités, mezze & cheese with roasted red pepper and white…
Continue reading Spring Snacks Board | Crudités, Mezze & Cheeseboard“Bold, sweet, tangy, it’s all there!” -Environmental Epicurist: Oliver English Oliver recommends pairing this recipe with our delicious Estate Cabernet Sauvignon!
Continue reading Portabello Tartine with Whipped Goat + Gorgonzola CheeseMarch has arrived and we find ourselves in one of those “between” seasons – is spring budding or is it definitely still winter? Depending on where you are, it could be either – or both! This season calls for a simple recipe that is as versatile as the Pinot Noir we paired it with. This…
Continue reading Sheet Pan Gnocchi, Sausage + MushroomsCreating A Wonderful Dish With Environmental Epicurist Oliver English: Excited to partner with our friends at Bonterra, a local certified California Regenerative Organic vineyard producing some delicious wines. To pair with their chardonnay, I made a Pistachio & Garden Kale Pesto with Paccheri Pasta. Lots of citrus and nuttiness from the pistachios. From plants to…
Continue reading Pistachio & Garden Kale Pesto with Paccheri PastaAh, Valentine’s Day. This sweet celebration of love is also the year’s first occasion for decadence and sweet treats. Bring on the candy hearts and chocolates! If you are looking for something just as delicious to delight your sweetheart (or just to keep for yourself), try our recipe for chocolate and strawberry yogurt bark. This…
Continue reading Chocolate and Strawberry Yogurt BarkEntertaining season is here and the calendar is filling up with dinners, holiday parties and year-end celebrations. If you are here seeking inspiration for holiday appetizers, you’ve come to the right place. Our recipe for thyme roasted grapes and brie combines the crowd-pleasing decadence of melted brie with the warm sweetness of roasted red grapes.…
Continue reading Thyme Roasted Grapes and BrieAh, squash – yet another reason to love autumn. These bountiful gourds have inspired many beautiful dishes during the Thanksgiving holiday, and this recipe is no exception. Try it as a pre- holiday lunch, a gorgeous vegetarian side-dish, or add leftover turkey and enjoy throughout the holiday weekend. This versatile dish is best enjoyed with…
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