by Gabe Carlin | Feb 15, 2016 | Food, Oxbow in the News
With the winter rains, mushrooms are popping up everywhere including C CASA’s enchilada plate special! The vegetarian enchilada is filled with mushrooms, spinach and their signature four-cheese blend, then topped with mixed greens, roasted corn and avocado...
by Gabe Carlin | Feb 2, 2016 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Ca’ Momi Enoteca has romance ready to go with heart-shaped pizza, schiacciata, ciambellina, and ciambellona for Valentine’s weekend, plus two irresistible takeout specials featuring all-organic bignè pastries. Love On the Run ($45) includes the pizza of your choice,...
by Gabe Carlin | Feb 2, 2016 | Blog, Cheese, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Don’t think there is a cheese that out there that is perfect for Valentine’s Day? Guess again! Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant will have Coeur du Berry, a lovely, fresh goat milk cheese from the Poitou region of France on hand for your special someone. In...
by Gabe Carlin | Feb 1, 2016 | Blog, Food, Oxbow in the News
Treat your loved one to a heart-healthy Valentine’s at Hog Island Oyster Co. Much has been written about the powerful love-enhancing qualities of oysters, but did you know these sweet little bivalves are super-stars of the health-food scene? Each single oyster...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 29, 2016 | Flowers, Gifts, Holidays
Warm up winter by showing someone you love that you care. Hudson Greens and Goods has a wonderful selection of Valentine cards from Ghost Academy hand-printed in the USA. A highlight for the holiday will be an exquisite selection of flowers in various size vases and...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 29, 2016 | Blog
Looking for something sweet for your honey? Three Twins Ice Cream has you covered. In addition to their usual Valentine’s Day flavors like bittersweet chocolate, cherry chocolate chunk, land of milk & honey and raspberry sorbet, be on the lookout for special...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 29, 2016 | Food, Gifts, Holidays
This Valentines Day, send the gift of sweetness to your special someone! Surprise them with a dozen of their favorite #karascupcakes, cakes, artisan treats, cookies and more, now available with festive heart shaped pink and red fondant. The perfect treat to send the...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 29, 2016 | Food, Gifts
For those who need to avoid gluten and even those who don’t, you can put together a praiseworthy snack spread from Cate & Co. Start building your noshing offering with any of their nitrite-free salamis, then add a tapenade (green olive, or fig shallot), a...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 19, 2016 | Blog, Food, Oxbow in the News
The recent National Bean Day made us realize that the humble bean with its delicious versatility is cause for celebration! C CASA has known that all along and features beans in tacos, and sides and soups. One of their newest tacos is a colorful mix of Sweet Potatoes...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 19, 2016 | Blog, Food, Oxbow in the News
Don’t let the mid-January, deep-winter blues get you down! Start your day right with a delicious and hearty breakfast at The Model Bakery! The Model Bakery is featuring two yummy additions to its breakfast menu, a Grilled Veggie Wrap, filled with eggs, mushrooms,...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 19, 2016 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Oxbow in the News
The Olive Press’ milling season recently came to a close after a record 525 tons of beautiful California olives! Pay The Olive Press a visit today to learn about the milling and production process that takes place in order to create all of these fantastic oils! To...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 19, 2016 | Blog, Food, Oxbow in the News
Whether sliced and toasted, or simply torn from a fresh loaf, Cate & Co. bakes breads that are sure to go with any of your favorite winter soups. If it’s French onion, go for the sourdough baguette, or the aged cheddar black pepper boule which makes for a savory...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 15, 2016 | Blog, Oxbow in the News
Hog Island Oyster Co. welcomes executive chef Jeremy Zabel. A northern California native who grew up in Lake County, CA and a self-educated chef, Jeremy credits memories of family travel filled with “amazing foods” as his culinary inspiration, and hard...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 15, 2016 | Blog, Cocktails, Oxbow in the News
Ancho León, an exotic hand-crafted spirit, is one of Napa Valley Distillery’s newest players in an already star-studded cast. Their Distinguished Bar Club Members were the first to try their very first batch, and now it is available to the public. Ancho León, what is...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 4, 2016 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Oxbow in the News
Kara’s Cupcakes is sweetening January and the Napa Valley Vine Trail with a chocolaty chocolate vanilla chocolate chip cupcake — a chocolate cupcake with a chocolaty chocolate chip sweet vanilla frosting. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Napa Valley Vine...
by Gabe Carlin | Jan 4, 2016 | Blog, Food, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
With the New Year come resolutions of all types, and if yours is to eat healthier Cate & Co. is a good place to start. Stock your larder with seeded crackers for power snacking, or cheese laces for a little indulgent crunch to have with your salads or soups....
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Say “Happy Holidays” with Kara’s Cupcakes holiday cookies! These festive treats make stocking stuffers, holiday and hostess gifts too! Christmas mitts, holiday tree and sparkle snowflake cookies are available for your holiday bash. Available in bakery and large...
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays around The Fatted Calf. The kitchen is in full swing preparing all of of their favorite seasonal delights from creamy boudin blanc with chestnuts to decadent foie gras terrines with Sauternes. Gift baskets are being...
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Food, Holidays, Oxbow in the News, Recipe
Whole Spice will be offering a 20 percent discount to all Oxbow Newsletter readers the last three days of December! Also, Whole Spice has added Calabrian Peppers to its extensive chili collection! These pepper pods have a spicy, mildly fruity taste and aroma — not...
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Meat
Don’t forget to include Five Dot Ranch beef on your holiday menu! They are still taking orders for prime rib roasts, dry-aged bone-in striploins and dry-aged Porterhouse steaks. Orders can be placed over phone or in person at the butcher shop. The Cookhouse will also...
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Christmas is only ten days away… Give the gift of the most highly awarded olive oil in the nation! Shop the diverse olive oil and balsamic gift pack selection, as well as pantry, bath and tabletop items that The Olive Press has to offer. They grow it, they mill it,...
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Beer, Blog, Food, Holidays, Oxbow in the News, Wine
If you’re looking for a casual, fun and lively place to meet up with friends over the holidays, stop by C CASA’s heated outdoor terrace. Their menu offers an array of shareable appetizers and unique tacos ideal for a casual afternoon or evening of festivities with...
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
‘Tis the season for holiday parties, open houses, neighborhood gatherings — the list goes on! Fret not, Cate & Co. can help with their appetizer offerings! Choose from fig kalamata tapenade that is divine with goat cheese on crostini, or green olive tapenade...
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News, Wine
Beat the holiday countdown with Ca’Momi’s all-denomination Gift Certificates, sparkling Ca’Rosa and Ca’ Secco wines, and those irresistible bignès. These heartcrafted Italian treasures were born to be shared, and make perfect hostess or holiday gifts for Italophiles,...
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Cheese, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Yep it’s back! Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant got its first batch of Rush Creek Reserve in this week. This decadent, luscious cheese is produced by Uplands Cheese Co., an artisan farmstead cheese producer in Wisconsin. Rush Creek Reserve is inspired by the...
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Let the Model Bakery make your Christmas celebration that much easier with fresh home-baked treats for your holiday table! Choose from a variety of freshly baked breakfast pastries, breads, and incredible desserts — all to help make your holiday feast easy and...
by Gabe Carlin | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Coffee, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
For the coffee lover on your list, be sure and stop by Ritual Coffee Roasters for a really nice selection of holiday gift sets, complete with free gift packaging to boot! Get a cup of coffee, fuel up, and get your shopping done — all in one go! Ritual’s...
by Gabe Carlin | Nov 30, 2015 | Blog, Cocktails, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Let Napa Valley Distillery (NVD) take you on a journey of gift sets, premium craft spirits, and bottled cocktails where you are sure to find the perfect treat for that special someone (or yourself!). They have the perfect solutions to make your holiday shopping quick,...
by Gabe Carlin | Nov 30, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Celebrate a sweet and joyful Hanukkah and Christmas season with cupcakes and cakes from Kara’s Cupcakes! Kara’s also caters beautiful events and delivers too! Don’t forget to pre-order your Hanukkah celebration cake — a seasonal holiday...
by Gabe Carlin | Nov 30, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
There is nothing as enticing as the smell of a pie baking. New this year: frozen Cate & Co pies — they make and you bake! Enjoy the heartwarming smell of a delectable g-free pie baking in your kitchen. Pies include old fashioned pumpkin, pink lady apple and...
