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.8 min read·May 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 success9 min read·Apr 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…4 min read·Mar 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…3 min read·Mar 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…8 min read·Mar 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.1 min read·Oct 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…3 min read·Oct 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…13 min read·Oct 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…9 min read·Oct 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…9 min read·Sep 26, 2017----