The Culinary View(™)

Cucuzza

Eggplants are heavily used in Italian dishes. At the markets in Sicily, eggplant and cucuzza are at…

August Vineyard Notes

First ever harvest at Messina Hof Estates in the Vineyard District! It is so exciting to harvest and…

Guest Tablescapers: Mike & Shari

We travel to expand our experiences as a couple, building one memory at a time. A favorite part of…

Wine Pairings for Baba Ganoush

WINE PAIRINGS FOR BABA GANOUSH as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo • Roasting eggplant results in…

Baba Ganoush Recipe

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Reflecting on the Vineyard Lifestyle

Sitting on the patio of our motel room at the Spyglass Inn in Pismo, California, I look beyond the…

Wine Pairings for Spinach Cantaloupe Salad & Other Melon Dishes

WINE PAIRINGS FOR SPINACH CANTALOUPE SALAD & OTHER MELON DISHES as recommended by Karen…

July Vineyard Notes

July Vineyard Notes The Messina Hof Estates Vineyards have just begun veraison. Veraison is the time…

July In the Neighborhood

The Vineyard District is bustling with thanksgiving for great harvests! Harvesting, canning…