I throw a cocktail party or dinner party nearly every weekend, and I’m not a great cook, so I rely on cookbooks like “Wine Bites” to help me present more interesting food. I don’t want to JUST run to Costco and Whole Foods and pick everything up pre-prepared and packaged. I like to mix in two or three homemade appetizers ...

New for autumn from Williams-Sonoma: Braising sauces made with wine! We throw a lot of parties here in Woodinville, and cook for a lot of people. We’re mourning the impending loss of summer, but also we’re eager to get back into our kitchens and cook up some comfort foods for our friends and families. Carrie is a vegetarian and so ...