Nicole Ruiz HudsoninTHE SIX FIFTYDaytripping through the wineries of the southern Santa Cruz MountainsFollow our path through idyllic landscapes to discover these low-key high quality vineyards.May 18, 2018May 18, 2018
Nicole Ruiz HudsoninTHE SIX FIFTYMeet the popular pop-up bakers on the rise in Silicon ValleyTian Mayimin and John Shelsta have used short appearances towards long-term successApr 6, 2018Apr 6, 2018
Nicole Ruiz HudsonFancy Pants Leftover Makeover: Duck (or Turkey!)Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!Around this time of year there always seems to be a lot of leftovers around. Maybe, you still…Mar 29, 2018Mar 29, 2018
Nicole Ruiz HudsonNew Roasted Harissa Chicken 8 & 20, Plus LOTS of Leftover Makeovers!I love a roast chicken dinner! My latest 8 & 20 for WineSpectator.com just happens to be a roast chicken with a kick: Harissa Chicken with…Mar 29, 2018Mar 29, 2018
Nicole Ruiz HudsonGreen Blender Sauces: Easy Pesto, Salsa Verde, Chimichurri, plus GremolataYou probably know by now that I love leftovers. I think of them as a game–a challenge and a springboard to make something new. I also love…Mar 12, 2018Mar 12, 2018
Nicole Ruiz HudsonFast and Cozy 8 & 20: Clams in Thai Green CurryJust a quickie post to share my latest 8 & 20 with you all–Clams in Thai Green Curry, now up at WineSpectator.com.Oct 11, 2017Oct 11, 2017
Nicole Ruiz HudsonSuper Easy Strawberry VodkaThis weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and today I have a super easy way for you to elevate your cocktail game for the occasion…Oct 11, 2017Oct 11, 2017
Nicole Ruiz HudsonCooking to the Wine: Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico with Italian Meatloaf and Pasta PomodoroI needed comfort food. I was a little under the weather and not feeling great on the day we popped open this Chianti Classico. I wanted…Oct 7, 2017Oct 7, 2017
Nicole Ruiz HudsonA Wine & Cheese Night #MadeinFranceI think it’s possible that my own personal heaven is made of cheese. There are palaces of cheddar, stilton, Parmesan, and brie with…Oct 5, 2017Oct 5, 2017
Nicole Ruiz Hudson2 oz Pours: Campsite DiningOne of the things I’ve been most excited about in moving back to California is the proximity to the Great Outdoors. Of course, there are…Sep 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017