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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Blog Post By Sous Chef Magnus Young Harvest season is upon us. And while it can be a busy time of the year sampling grapes, planning picks, checking on fermentations and writing work orders, don’t forget about your hard-working crews! We are happy to help feed your crew this harvest season with a delicious farm-to-table…
Recipe by Samantha Newman Makes 1 cocktail INGREDIENTS Cinnamon Honey Syrup:1 jar Clif Family Solar Grown™ Cinnamon Honey Spread7 oz of water Cocktail:3 oz brewed iced tea (black tea preferable but green tea works too)2 oz spiced Rum (Captain Morgan)¾ oz cinnamon honey syrup½ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezedIceGarnish: Lemon twist, wedge or slice DIRECTIONS:Cinnamon…
Recipe by Executive Chef, John McConnell INGREDIENTS:Dough:4 ¼ cups or 525 grams all-purpose flour¾ cup or 170 grams lukewarm water6 Tbsp. melted butter4 Tbsp. Clif Family Solar Grown™ Vanilla Honey Spread2 tsp. vanilla extract2 large eggs1 large egg yolk1 ½ tsp. salt4 tsp. instant yeast3 Tbsp. raisins, rehydrated in warm water and strained Topping:1 whole…
Everything but the Stinger Cocktail Recipe By Samantha Newman Makes 1 cocktail INGREDIENTS Ginger Honey Syrup: 1 jar Clif Family Solar Grown™ Ginger Honey Spread 1 cup of water Cocktail: 2 oz Gin ¾ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed ½ oz ginger honey syrup Ice Garnish: Lemon twist DIRECTIONS: Ginger Honey Syrup: In a small…
Buzzing for Vanilla Honey Blog Post By Linzi Gay Vanilla may mean “plain” in some circles, but at Clif Family, vanilla is a complex flavor to be celebrated. This aromatic spice comes in many forms and is often considered the most popular spice in the world. And just like wine grapes, vanilla is influenced by…