Cooking Chicken Noodle Soup at Ceja Vineyards

Liz Mazzei, winner of Ceja Vineyards' "Facebook Recipe Entry Contest", joins Dalia Ceja at the Ceja Vineyards' kitchen to present her winning dish of California Chicken Noodle Soup. The two gals cook and drink their way through this delicious presentation!

Dec 30, 2009 at 12:35 PM

Permalink

Be the first to comment on this post

Wine Club Wendy Reflects on 2009

With 2009 drawing to a close and the holidays in full swing, there comes a time for gratitude and reflection. Stopping to think about my last 8 months here at Ceja Vineyards I realize how much knowledge I have gained, how many new friends I have made, and the good times that have been had. I have learned so much about food and wine it’s hard to know where to start. My very first week working here Amelia showed up with 60 fresh oysters from Hog Island, and I watched as she and Javier barbequed them to perfection (in front of the camera, of course), added a little Mexican flare, and then we all plopped them in our mouths with some Ceja Chardonnay to wash them down until our bellies were full. I had to pinch myself, is this really where I work? As the days passed on, I grew to realize that this was a way of life here at Ceja Vineyards. Not only was my wine knowledge growing on a daily basis, but I was also learning about cooking and pairing various foods with wine.

My significant other and family are delighted when I come home and use some of my freshly learned cooking tips and recipes. They look at me slyly and ask, “Did you learn this at work?” Some favorites so far have been the Cabernet Reduction Sauce that I lightly poured over a plump filet mignon and the Chardonnay Poached Pears for dessert paired with our Dulce Beso late harvest wine (you can find the recipes and videos on our website and Facebook page). I hope you have had a chance to try your hand at cooking some of the recipes that we have shared with you – and please let us know how it goes, we love to get feedback!

For all of you out there that I may have helped solve a shipment issue, fixed a credit card glitch, or, if I was lucky enough to actually spend some time in the tasting room with you and our lovely wines, I want to thank you for being a part of the Ceja vision and family. Assisting you and bringing these wonderful wines to your table is a great joy to me and I am honored to do so. Here’s looking forward to a fantastic New Year ahead of us, more amazing wines, great food, and lots of good friends!
¡Salud!

~Wine Club Wendy
Wendy@CejaVineyards.com

Dec 24, 2009 at 12:38 PM

Permalink

Be the first to comment on this post

Cooking Panettone French Toast with Wendy Newman

This recipe treat is just in time for the Holidays! There's nothing like Panettone french toast to spice up your breakfast table this year. Join Wendy Newman, Ceja Vineyards' wine club manager, as she prepares this festive dish.

Dec 24, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Permalink

Be the first to comment on this post

Cooking Sweet Potato Pancakes with Dalia Ceja

If you love pancakes this recipe will have you begging for more! This is one of Dalia's favorite comfort food recipes and her first video blog for the online series "Deliciously Charmed". Stay tuned for more episodes!

Dec 17, 2009 at 12:39 PM

Permalink

Be the first to comment on this post

Mike's Guide to the World of Wine - Pinot Noir

Michael Wray talks about the history and legacy of Pinot Noir. The wine (and food) world is better off for having this little grape!

Dec 9, 2009 at 12:40 PM

Permalink

Be the first to comment on this post

Cooking Tortilla De Patata with Amelia Ceja

Amelia Ceja prepares one of Spain's most popular dishes, tortilla de patata. This recipe can be made in so many different combinations, you'll surely find the one that keeps you coming back for more!

Dec 7, 2009 at 11:31 AM

Permalink

Be the first to comment on this post