Out of the Box Popcorn
A collection of fun popcorn recipes great for Halloween snacking. Make a batch for when all those zombies, witches, and ghouls come knockin’ on your door, or make a few batches to share at a haunted happy hour celebration.
Blue Cheese Skirt Steak Roll Ups with Red Wine & Cracked Pepper Caramelized Onions
Salty blue cheese combined with sweet Red Wine Jam and caramelized onions make for a great pairing with skirt steak and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Facts to Know Before You Visit Napa Valley
We’ve curated some quick tips to get you up to speed so you can hold your own in a conversation about Cabernet Sauvignon.
Classic Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
Make this classic Italian recipe using the freshest heirlooms during tomato season.
Are you a Foodie? – Clif Family should be on your Napa itinerary.
Are you a Foodie? – Clif Family should be on your Napa itinerary Blog Post By Meg Barkley Are you culinary curious and starting to experiment in your kitchen? Or are you a die-hard chef or foodie who plans your travel around delicious meals? Do you watch every Stanley Tucci show and collect cookbooks? If…
Fuel Up for Harvest in Napa Valley
Blog Post By Meg Barkley Harvest is a festive time in Napa Valley between early morning vineyard picks, long days crushing fruit and welcoming the many visitors who come to the valley to experience the fall colors and taste our Napa Valley wines. With grapes getting most of the focus, we have limited time to…
Salsa Verde
Tomatillo and Green Pepper Jam Salsa Verde Recipe by Executive Chef, John McConnell INGREDIENTS:1 jar Clif Family Organic Green Pepper Jam1 lb. tomatillos, husks removed4 garlic cloves, peeled2 tsp. ground cumin1 tsp. ground coriander¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil3 Tbsp. lime juice1 medium shallot2 Serrano chilies, stems removed1 bunch cilantro, tender stems includedSalt to taste…
Chocolate Covered Snowball Cocktail
Chocolate Covered Snowball Cocktail Recipe by Samantha Newman Makes 1 cocktail INGREDIENTS: Cacao Honey Syrup: 4 oz water 5.5 oz or 1 full jar, Clif Family Solar Grown™ Cacao Honey Spread (reserve 1 tsp for rimming the glass) Cocktail: 2 oz Vodka 2 oz unsweetened, full fat coconut milk 1.5 oz Crème de Cacao 1.5…
5 Things I Learned at Clif Family’s Valle di Sotto Vineyard
Blog Post By Brien O’Brien Friday August 5th, 2022 was a beautiful day in the Napa Valley. A high of 86 degrees and a slight breeze turned this into what some would call a “perfect day” in the valley. My day started out with a few meetings and connects at the office, but the afternoon…
Solar Grown™ Vanilla Honey Shortcakes
Recipe by Executive Chef, John McConnell INGREDIENTS: Shortcakes3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar¼ cup Clif Family Solar Grown™ Vanilla Honey Spread1 tsp salt2 Tbsp baking powder1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter1 cup buttermilk Egg Wash1 egg1 tsp buttermilk Macerated Berries1 lb of strawberries (or summer berry of choice), cut into wedges3 Tbsp granulated…