Renowned Boston Chef Karen Akunowicz carefully curated a food menu to accompany your winter picnic moment, with flavors that seamlessly complement the zesty citrus notes of the MARTINI & ROSSI Fiero & Tonic. From an elevated Antipasti Platter to a Porchetta Panini …

As we ease into a new season and enjoy the early fall days that start with overcast and crisp mornings followed by bright blue skies by midday, I wanted to pay tribute to one of my favorite trios: food, wine, and sunshine. To celebrate the slower season, a bowl of pasta generously finished with Pecorino Romano, and a glass of fizzy Pet Nat to toast with!  

A few weeks ago we ventured out to the Flying Fish patio for their amazing fish and chips. After our indulgent lunch, we stepped into their little fish market and saw they had just gotten some beautiful albacore tuna, we couldn’t resist! Fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor — these tostadas are perfect for a casual mid-week dinner or a fun weekend lunch in your backyard!

Our friends at Copper River Salmon shared with us one of their favorite salmon recipes by San Diego chef, Justin McChesney-Wachs. Start the grill, pour yourself a glass of chilled wine, and enjoy the short and easy process of putting this chimichurri salmon on your table!

Earlier this week we made these crispy potatoes recipe by our friend Jodi Moreno and we assure you, the addition of dried piquín peppers to this aioli is heavenly! This whole dish is a real party of flavor and textures and we absolutely think you need to try it! 

Ashley Rodriguez showed us how to make mussels with caramelized fennel cream from her book, Let’s Stay In. If you want to follow Ashley’s step by step as we chat about life in the times of COVID-19 and her favorite books, you can find our conversation here. We made it and devoured it—it was perfection!

In late September, right at the peak of apple season in Portland, I traveled out to Sauvie Island with my friends, Alba and Karlee, on a hunt for this season’s best apples and with plans for a pie picnic. We visited one of our favorite farms in the area, Pivot Farm, a no spray orchards have the most stunning mountain views!

We are throwing it back to one of our very first suppers to bring you some of our favorite tips and inspiration for a perfect end of summer outdoor dinner party, pulled pork recipe included! Grab an Aperol Spritz, get ready to dive into the details with us!