When Heather and Dan Panella, owners of Oak Farm Vineyards, were tasting their way through Sonoma wine country, they had an ‘aha’ moment. While touring Kunde Winery, they experienced a personalized wine tasting and an elegant cheese and charcuterie board to snack on while sipping. […]
If you love Thai food, chances are you have met Bun Goble—the sweet, smiling face greeting guests with a glass of wine at Lodi’s beloved Thai Spices. Growing up in a small farming village in Thailand, Bun and her four sisters would often cook for […]
What’s your winemaking style? I’m a fan of Old World European wines that are lower in alcohol and meant to be enjoyed with food. I try to make Durst wines in the same style. Winemaking is a perfect fit for me because it allows me […]
Nothing goes unnoticed in our humble little heart of downtown Lodi. So, when Michael McCay of McCay Cellars opted to transform an old abandoned building on Sacramento Street into a rustic wine tasting retreat, avid fans of McCay’s artful blends rejoiced! “We moved from our […]
Looking for a place to hang your hat after shopping the Lodi Farmers Market? Look no further than Jeremy Wine Co., a boutique winery nestled in downtown Lodi. Their patio is as charming as they come—complete with seating for a crowd and exposed brick walls, […]
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When you picture a hot dog, what springs to mind? Is it backyard barbecues, baseball games, or campfire cookouts? You wouldn’t be the first to consider these American pastimes, but for those who traverse one of Stockton’s Certified Farmers Markets, a humble food cart that’s […]
It’s an intimate affair, cooking classes at Cheese Central. With no more than ten guests, longtime friends and soon-to-be acquaintances gather around the table to an assemblage of fresh ingredients and recipes. With a little effort, expert guidance, and definitely a sip or two of […]
Interested in dining with the faces behind Lodi’s wine scene? Kick-off ZinFest weekend with Lodi Wine’s premier food and wine event, Vintner’s Grille. Join 750 fellow wine worshippers on Friday, May 18, for an evening celebrating Lodi’s most storied grape, Zinfandel! Guests will dine on […]
Welcome home. That is the motto behind Durst Winery, a charming stop along the Lodi wine trail. Co-owned by the husband and wife team of Cassandra and Dan Durst, the winery welcomes guests to relax and sip in Acampo. “We have something so special here […]
San Joaquin Delta College Culinary Arts Program cooks up new talent. When Micah Malcolm first enrolled as a culinary student at San Joaquin Delta College he fondly remembers waking up at midnight to bake breads and pastries with his peers who had formed a small […]
Have you heard the news? The mighty blueberry is ripe for the picking and we are ready to fill our baskets at the local Farmers Markets. Blueberries are a perennial flowering plant of bright indigo-colored berries and harvest will begin any day! The Native American […]
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