A journal by Bonterra Organic Estates
It’s true. There are few things as magical as peak citrus season. But, here in sunny California, we’re lucky to have amazing citrus at our fingertips and on our countertops almost year round. So, when we find ourselves with an abundance of lemons, from the farmer’s market or gifted by a neighbor, you can be…
Continue reading Lemon Meringue CupcakesEnjoy this delightfully refreshing spritzer made with fresh, Naturipe® Organic Berries and our Bonterra Chardonnay wine. Easy to make when entertaining or enjoy with close friends or family as an aperitif. The wine-infused berries deliver a pleasant pop to the palate and heighten the rich flavors in the wine.
Continue reading Chardonnay Berry SpritzerJust what is purity you can trust? It boils down to Bonterra’s verified better-for-the-planet practices—on the farm, in the winery and every step along the way—that you can feel good about. We start by growing our fruit in certified-organic vineyards, so our grapes are verifiably grown without the use of harmful synthetic pesticides, herbicides or…
Continue reading Purity You Can TasteSummertime is our favorite time. But, sometimes it’s just too hot to cook. So, when the temperature says it’s too warm to turn on the stove or even light up the grill, we turn to the trusty fruit and veggie plate. Easy to assemble. No pots. No pans. What’s not to love? After all, the…
Continue reading Tropical Fruit CruditesBorn from necessity and since elevated to an artform, bread making is in vogue for serious home cooks and beginning bakers alike. And, in contrast to popular cooking “hacks” for quicker, easier results, bread making, much like grape-growing or winemaking, requires a sometimes unpopular ingredient: time. Time is an essential component in Bonterra wines, a…
Continue reading Break Bread with Bonterra: Rustic Bread RecipeFor wintry days when warm weather vegetables seem like a lifetime away, we double-down on the winter veggies we do love and break out the tagine. Think beets, cauliflower, onions, and chickpeas roasted with lemon and warming spices like cinnamon, turmeric, and saffron. Serve over fluffy Israeli couscous alongside a glass of lively Bonterra Young…
Continue reading Winter Vegetable TagineA delicious activity for wintry days when the temperature drops. A tasty way to pass the time with friends and family. And, above all, a crowd-pleasing treat, few things can top a freshly baked apple strudel. Layers of flaky crust, stewed apples, and warming spices–what’s not to love? Another one of our wintertime favorites, Bonterra…
Continue reading Apple StrudelAs show-stopping as it is delicious, our Strawberry Rose Crepe Cake is carefully constructed by building layer upon layer of delicate crepes, lemony mascarpone filling, and sweet strawberries. Perfect for brunch, as a sweet treat after dinner, or anytime, really, we can’t guarantee you’ll have any leftovers. So, whether you’re hosting, in charge of bringing…
Continue reading Strawberry Rose Crepe CakeIt’s the most wonderful time of the year. Time for holiday cookie decorating, that is. Ornamenting (and eating) sugar cookies with family and friends is something we can truly get behind. With so many vibrant colors occurring naturally in the food world–think beets, matcha, and carrots–coloring our holiday cookies without the use of artificial dyes and…
Continue reading Natural Dye Holiday Sugar Cookies‘Tis the season for warming, comforting recipes. So, when temperatures drop, we turn up our ovens and head to the supermarket for ingredients to make one of our favorite fall staples–the versatile and always delicious, lasagna. A choose-your-own adventure of sorts, we love using creamy Alfredo sauce as our base, but you can just as…
Continue reading LASAGNA: Spins On a Fall StapleHearty and warming, it’s the harvest bowl. Making its seasonal debut everywhere from restaurant menus to home kitchens this time of year, the harvest bowl, much like flannel shirts and pumpkin spice, is a harbinger of fall weather and fall flavors. Our take on the harvest bowl gets its fortifying power from a combination of…
Continue reading Fall Harvest BowlSpring may be for floral prints and patterns, but late summer is for flower salads. You heard us. Festive and delicious, edible flowers add a pop of color to your not-so-typical salad. Our variation marries an assortment of tender, baby greens with shaved vegetables (for a bit of crunch) and, of course, a rainbow of…
Continue reading Flower Power: Upgrade Your Salad
