It’s National Croissant Day – a day to celebrate the tasty pastry that originated in Austria and made its way to France when Marie Antionette married into the French royal family. The croissant consists of[...]

Happy National Hot Chocolate Day! This annual holiday celebrates the traditional hot drink enjoyed worldwide on cold winter days. There is often confusion between hot chocolate and hot cocoa, which are obviously related but slightly[...]

The Yountville International Short Film Festival is back and features short films from around the world. There are several screening venues, all within walking distance of each other. Passes are on sale now. See the event[...]

National Chocolate Mint Day celebrates two well-loved flavors that blend perfectly to create a tasty treat. Cocoa beans were first cultivated and processed for consumption by tribes in Central and South America. When Europeans brought[...]

Mulled wine, which is most popular in regions that experience long cold winters, is simply wine that has been warmed and spiced. Typical recipes include adding sugar, ground cinnamon, ginger, pepper, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves and[...]