Layne Randolph

California

Contributor at Napa Valley Life

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Articles

If You’re Doing a Safari, Do It Like This

1 week ago | libertepress.com | Layne Randolph

Hidden deep in Kenya’s wild heart, Mara Plains Camp isn’t your average safari lodge—it’s where untamed wilderness meets elevated luxury. Perched within a private corner of Kenya’s Masai Mara, this is where big cats roam free and guests rarely see another vehicle.
What's the Deal with Dealcoholization? Wineries Look for Cost-Effective Solutions

3 weeks ago | wineindustryadvisor.com | Layne Randolph

Lowering a wine’s alcohol content could be beneficial as interest in low-ABV or non-alcoholic wine surges. By Layne RandolphWine and alcohol have always been inseparable — until now. As the demand for low-alcohol and alcohol-free beverages rises, wineries are rethinking the traditional winemaking process, and many are considering investing in methods such as dealcoholizing to stay ahead of the trend.
Serve Gin And Tonic Hot For Your New Favorite Winter Cocktail

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Layne Randolph

If you're looking for a cocktail to impress your pals and keep you warm on freezing winter nights, try heating up your gin and tonic. Whereas a traditional G&T is all about icy refreshment, this comforting and exceedingly tasty libation is commonly made by combining gin and tonic syrup (sweeteners optional) in a mug, then topping it with hot water. If you don't have the syrup on hand, you can also easily mix together gin and tonic water.
The Winery Behind Trader Joe's Sparkling Wine

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Layne Randolph

Trader Joe's wine selection is routinely championed for its variety, affordability, and quality, and its sparkling wines are a prime example. Although sold at the grocery chain, the brand's Reserve North Coast Brut and North Coast Brut Rosé are made via methode champenoise, the same technique used in the Champagne region of France. These wines are also made with the grape varieties required to make real Champagne, primarily pinot noir and chardonnay.
What's With All The Hate Against Screw Top Wine?

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Layne Randolph

Many people tend to judge a wine by its closure, believing that a bottle with a twist-off top signals low-quality, mass-produced wine that's more about convenience than craftsmanship. But the screw cap is not a symbol of inferior plonk. Known in the industry as a Stelvin closure, it is a reliable method of sealing wine bottles, just like cork. The key objective is to maintain the wine's freshness, and screw caps excel in this aspect.
The Real Meaning Of 'Al Dente' (And Why It Matters For Your Pasta)

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Layne Randolph

White plate with spaghetti, tomatoes, mushrooms, and fork - Tania Radu / 500px/Getty ImagesGenerate Key TakeawaysIn the world of Italian cuisine, there is one phrase that nearly every pasta lover recognizes: al dente. The term, which translates to "to the tooth" in Italian, describes pasta cooked to the perfect level of tenderness, just before becoming too soft or gummy. It offers a slight resistance when you bite into it, just solid enough for the pasta to hold its shape.
Want An Indoor Herb Garden? Avoid These Rookie Mistakes

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Layne Randolph

Hands trimming potted herbs on a table - New Africa/ShutterstockGenerate Key TakeawaysGrowing herbs indoors is a great way to add greenery to your décor and improve everyday meals. The best part? Many herbs are easy to cultivate inside with minimal space and effort. They'll need at least five to six hours of sunlight each day, so, as long as you have a sunny spot, you're good to go.
The Prohibition-Era History Of The Scofflaw Cocktail

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Layne Randolph

A glass containing a scofflaw cocktail. - MODpix/ShutterstockGenerate Key TakeawaysThere's something undeniably alluring about the speakeasy. It's a world of intrigue, naughtiness, and style, especially in its reimagined form. And if you ever find yourself in a modern-day speakeasy, we have just the drink for you. The scofflaw cocktail perfectly captures the defiance of Prohibition. It tells the story of a time when alcohol was illegal, but the thirst for it was undeniable.
The Unique, Traditional Way Grapes Are Grown In Greece

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Layne Randolph

low vine in kouloura method - Nataliya Nazarova/ShutterstockGenerate Key TakeawaysWine traditions and regional particularities are fascinating things, and each tells a story about the place, from the antioxidant-rich longevity wine (Cannonau of Sardinia) to the country of Georgia's ancient, natural orange wine tradition. The same is true of grapevines in the idyllic Santorini islands in Greece. When most people think of grapevines, they picture rows of tall, trellised plants.
What Was The Very First Cookbook Ina Garten Wrote?

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Layne Randolph

Chowhound and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Chef and cookbook author Ina Garten smiling - Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesWe may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 1999, chef and author Ina Garten released her debut work, "The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook." Although Garten was not yet the household name she is today, this book launched her culinary writing career and forever changed the landscape of home cooking.