Farmers’ Market Salad with Carrot-Top Pesto
Pair with Etude Carneros Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Gris
Inspired by the ever-changing seasons, we delight in the bounty and the serendipitous availability of fleeting ingredients. We do not rely on exacting quantities for this farmers’ market-inspired salad, but rather we follow a flexible formula of swappable salad greens, veggies, fruit, nuts, and fresh herbs. Whatever you choose, make sure to drizzle it with our sustainable carrot-top pesto dressing and pair it with our classic Pinot Gris.
Quiche with Sweet Potato & Delicata Squash
Pair with Etude Carneros Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir
This wholesome and hearty quiche is loaded with a vibrant cast of roasted vegetables: creamy sweet potatoes, earthy chickpeas, tender delicata squash, aromatic shallots, and beautifully bitter broccolini. With its naturally gluten-free hazelnut quinoa crust, we suggest pairing it with Etude’s elegant and refined Pinot Noir. In an effort to minimize food waste, this recipe yields not one, but two (!) quiches, one for now and one for the freezer.
Linguine with Mussels, Tomatoes & Fresh Herbs
Pair with Etude Carneros Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir
Simple, yet sophisticated, this pasta dish brings a zing with the saucy symphony of briny capers, fresh garden herbs, meaty mussels, bursted cherry tomatoes, and al dente linguine. Enjoy with a bottle of Etude’s Pinot Noir to perfectly complement this decadent homemade meal.
Making your festive occasions more sustainable
small changes & a little creativity can make a big difference
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Bee Mindful
Light your table with the warm, amber glow of traditional beeswax candles. They’re long lasting, clean-burning, and renewable. Some even have a natural honey aroma! Beeswax candles also release negative ions as they melt. These bind with positively charged particles in the air, like dust and pollen, helping to create a cleaner environment in your home.
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Choose local
If you’re looking to reinvigorate your tableware, consider buying pottery crafted by artisans in your area. You’ll not only create a “uniquely you” setting for your guests, but you’ll also be helping to strengthen your local community and culture. Since they’re made close by, your dishes will also have a smaller footprint than items shipped from far away.
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Renew
The most fun way to reduce your impact, and create a one-of-a-kind celebration, is to choose vintage. From mismatched silverware to salt-and-pepper shakers, linens, and serving dishes, giving thrifted pieces a new life isn’t just great for the environment — objects with history are ideal conversation starters.