Bite News: Press Democrat - What are the local foods that make you happy to live in Sonoma County? I asked BiteClubbers to name the artisan foods (okay, and a few drinks) that really make Sonoma County the cornucopia of deliciousness that make us proud to be from here. These are the things we go out of our way to find at farm markets, restaurants and grocery stores. Link to Full Article - 11/18/2011
New York Times : Food Section - Verjus makes sour grapes a good thing Article Excerpt: "Let's not stereotype power ingredients. They don’t have to be brash — a gentle touch can liven up your cooking just as nicely. And they don’t always have to swirl up from “exotic” cuisines. Need proof? Go get yourself a bottle of verjuice. Link to Full Article - 10/26/2010
Food + Wine : Verjus, a cooking liquid pressed from unripe grapes, is a staple of classic French cooking; chefs love it today for its pleasant tang, which is much milder than vinegar. David Page uses verjus two ways here: to help baste the lobster as it roasts and to brighten a jalapeño-and-tarragon-inflected vinaigrette served over the sweet meat. Download Recipe - 10/2010
Bon Appetit : Honey-Roasted Pear Salad with Thyme-Verjus Dressing
Verjus is a tart grape juice made from unripe wine grapes. Milder than vinegar, it can be used in salad dressings without competing with an accompanying wine the way vinegar does. Look for it at specialty foods stores or online at chefshop.com and terrasonoma.com. 10/2005
