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 Photo: Rose Gallagher
Even
in the busiest season, most
nights, I come home to a simple
routine. As the sun sets, I sit on the porch with friends or neighbors and catch
up on life. I'll serve a new
cheese or wine, or enjoy an
old favorite. Eventually we
move to the kitchen, for more conversation, tasting
and some experimenting with
the ingredients that will become
dinner. My kids, who are all away at college or out of house and in the area,
may show up and join in.
No matter how busy life gets, dinnertime is about what matters most: family & friends.
 Photo: Chris Berggren/Sonoma Custom Image
For
me, creating a delicious menu
and pairing it with special
wines is rewarding and fun,
but sharing it with people
I love is what makes it
complete. At their most
essential, food and wine
are opportunities to connect.
Whether I'm preparing a
feast for two hundred or
dinner for my family, this
is the philosophy that guides
me.
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