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Bring Napa flavors home: Cook and sip with Cakebread’s virtual classes

Cook and sip like Napa locals with Cakebread Cellars’ Vine & Dine class

Cakebread Cellars
Cakebread Cellars

Vine & Dine, the virtual cooking series from Cakebread Cellars and chef-led partner Home Ec, is back for fall with two new dates in November and December. Just in time for holiday hosting prep and experiential gifting, this online cooking class brings the culinary magic of Napa Valley to your home kitchen.

Led by Executive Chef Brian Streeter, each live class features seasonal recipes that pair with Cakebread wines, designed to make holiday cooking fun and easy. The Vine & Dine series builds on the legacy of co-founder Dolores Cakebread, who believed great wine was meant to be paired with stellar food. Whether you’re looking for a standout holiday gift or just want a fresh take on holiday hosting, here’s what you can expect from the Vine & Dine class:

  • A seasonal, chef-led cooking experience from the comfort of your own home
  • A complete recipe and shopping list
  • Curated Cakebread Cellars wine pairings (available for purchase with a promo code)
  • Seasonal cooking tips and wine insights from Executive Chef Brian Streeter to elevate your holiday meals

Class details

  • Menu: Braised Chicken with Honey-Lemon Gremolata and Olive Oil Potatoes
  • Wine Pairing: Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay Reserve and Cakebread Cellars Two Creeks Pinot Noir, which can be purchased here
  • Dates:
  • Where: Your Kitchen (via Zoom)
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“Dolores Cakebread, our winery’s co-founder, laid the groundwork for everything we do in the kitchen today. She believed great wine was meant to be shared with great food,” said Chef Brian Streeter, Executive Chef at Cakebread Cellars. “With ‘Vine & Dine,’ we’re inviting people into that legacy. You’ll cook with the same seasonal ingredients we use here in Napa, learn the techniques we’ve refined over decades, and experience the warmth that’s defined Cakebread Cellars hospitality since the beginning, all from your own home.”

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