by Cal Mart | Sep 2, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Charcuterie, Deli Trays, General Merchandise, Harvest, Seasonal Hors d’oeuvres
“The juice of the grape is the liquid quintessence of concentrated sunbeams. – Thomas Love Peacock, Melincourt; Or Sir Oran Hautton If anything epitomizes the spirit of Napa Valley, it is arguably the annual grape harvest. Every year from August through October, the...
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 | Mar 16, 2022 | Brunch, General Merchandise
What can be more delightful than a special brunch in Napa Valley? Regardless of the season or the occasion, preparing a few select brunch recipes with ingredients that come from “down the road” or just across the valley can be a memorable event. The key, of course, is...
by Cal Mart | Mar 16, 2022 | Craft Beer, Deli Trays, General Merchandise, Party Food
For many sports fans, the lingering joy – or disappointment – of the Super Bowl is giving way to the excitement of March Madness 2022. For those new to the sport or who haven’t been paying attention, March Madness is the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball...
by Cal Mart | Feb 2, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Craft Beer, Deli Trays, General Merchandise, Wine
Regardless of which team you wanted to see in Super Bowl LVI, the Rams vs. Bengals game is still a great reason to host a Super Bowl party. And, for some great Super Bowl party ideas, we’ve gathered up some winning prospects to help you make this a football...
by Cal Mart | Jul 7, 2021 | General Merchandise, Wine
This blog was updated in July 2022 On the north edge of the 30 miles long, roughly five miles wide region within Napa County known around the world as Napa Valley sits the town of Calistoga. And the immediate area around the town boasts some of the finest wines and...
