Food

Pork and rose is one of my favorite pairings. There’s something about bright fruity rose and earthy, meaty pork loin that just goes so well together. • 1 2 pound pork tenderloin • ¼ cup olive oil • 2 slices of chopped bacon • 2 chopped shallots • 1 tsp. fresh thyme • 5 ounces

This is a unique fondue in that it’s not totally cheese based- it’s more of a cheese sauce with other goodies milling around inside. It’s rich and earthy and absolutely delicious, but it craves a wine that has a brightness to it. Our new Chapel View Chardonnay’s high fruit tones will keep the dish from

A wine like this deserves a special meal. I love making my own gnocchi, often with my own homemade ricotta cheese, but the earthy goat cheese used here takes it to another level of sublime. Simple. Elegant. And a gorgeous surprise for your tastebuds. • 2 small rounds of crottin de champcol cheese (use 1

This recipe, submitted by Colleen Davis of Riverbench, has pretty quickly become famous around here. It’s perfect for a cold, cold night when you just need some comfort food. • 4 tbsp. butter • 3 tbsp. olive oil • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped • ½ onion, chopped • 1 cup dried wild mushrooms (rinsed,

Chicken Marsala is one of the first things I learned how to make when I went to college. It’s so easy yet so delicious. You can find the demi glace at Williams-Sonoma or other specialty stores. • 4 chicken breasts, flattened slightly • ¼ cup flour • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 1 tbsp. butter