by Cal Mart | Sep 12, 2022 | General Merchandise, Harvest, Olives, Outdoor Entertaining
“If my cuisine were to be defined by just one taste, it would be that of subtle, aromatic, extra-virgin olive oil.” – Alain Ducasse When most people think about Napa Valley they tend to think of the bountiful grape harvests in the fall. And there’s obviously good...
by Cal Mart | Aug 29, 2022 | Barbecue Ideas, Barbecue Meats and Seafood, Charcuterie, General Merchandise, Outdoor Entertaining, Party Food
Barbecuing and grilling are synonymous for many people although purists will argue that they are not quite the same thing. However, the main distinction is in the “mechanics” of the cooking process, namely the application of heat. As one grilling blog has pointed out,...
by Cal Mart | Aug 29, 2022 | Barbecue Ideas, Outdoor Entertaining
Okay, so not everyone has what could be defined as an outdoor kitchen. But just about everyone has some means of both cooking and entertaining outdoors. And Napa Valley offers some of the choicest views and scenery for hosting an outdoor get-together. And when it...
by Cal Mart | Jun 22, 2022 | General Grocery
Two summer delights that Californians and Napa Valley residents enjoy are great seafood and plenty of opportunities for grilling. But putting those two together can make for a superb culinary alternative to the typical barbequed tri-tip or steaks. When your grill...
by Cal Mart | Jun 16, 2022 | General Grocery
Summer and grilling. It’s in the American Tradition arena with baseball and hotdogs, apple pie and iced tea, fast food, and summer vacation road trips. There are probably few things as iconic as someone standing by a barbecue grill in an apron on a summer afternoon....