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Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Clara Weidman Baker's recipe box held a lot of wisdom in a small space. Her oatmeal cookies held the cloves. Chewy, spiced, and made exactly the way she…
Jun 1
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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May 2026
Raspberry Sorbet
Five ingredients, an ice cream maker, and under an hour. Homemade raspberry sorbet that's dairy-free, gluten-free, and good for a month. Part of a…
May 30
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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Before Napa, Los Angeles Was the Wine Capital
In 1857, Los Angeles produced 91% of California's wine. Sonoma was just beginning. Napa, hardly at all. This is the story of the City of Vines — and the…
May 28
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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Tarantula
I pulled back the shower curtain and jumped. Is that a tarantula? An essay about Archie, the desert, wine tests, and black and tan brownies.
May 24
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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Fudgy Double Dark Chocolate Brownies
Rich, fudgy double dark chocolate brownies made with Dutch-processed cocoa and dark chocolate chips. A heritage recipe adapted from a grandmother's…
May 24
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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Start Here
Come in. Sit down. There's wine open. A newsletter by Jennifer Ann Blair: essays, recipes, wine history, and whatever the day brings worth writing…
May 20
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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The 84th
84 years. A phone full of love. Three dogs. One angel food cake made from scratch. Some weekends write themselves into the ledger.
May 11
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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Angel Food Cake with Strawberries & Whipped Cream
My mother's 84th birthday called for the real thing. This classic angel food cake has floated on clouds since the 1800s. Worth every minute.
May 10
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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Before Napa, There Was a Boat Leaving Spain
The Mission grape traveled from Spain to Mexico to San Diego over five centuries. The descendants are still growing today — most people drive past them…
May 3
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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April 2026
The Dog Who Jumped In
On shelter pets, Clara Baker's oatmeal cookies, and the day an ordinary January became unforgettable.
Apr 29
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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The Sunday Summons — April 26, 2026
The dining table that doesn't get enough use. A pie made twice. A dog who hollers for the people he loves.
Apr 26
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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Helen’s Cream Pie with Fresh Blueberries
The recipe is hers. The blueberries are mine. Some things arrive exactly when they’re ready.
Apr 22
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Jennifer Ann Blair
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