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‘You Keep Turning The Switches, and Eventually, You Get Something You Really Love,’ Says Tom Klein, Proprietor, Rodney Strong Wine Estates, American Wine Legend | Wine Enthusiast’s 2024 Wine Star Awards

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For Tom Klein, who has helped build a sustainable future, success in the wine industry comes down to good dirt and investing in people. Tom Klein isn’t the sort of guy to brag about his accomplishments. He likes to get his boots dirty. Raised in his family’s agricultural business, Klein harvested produce, drove trucks and did whatever else was needed before heading off to Stanford for college and business school. The Klein family had been farming in California for almost a century when Tom Klein returned to the family business and led the family’s acquisition of Rodney Strong , the historic and well-regarded winery in 1989. Namesake Rod Strong was an innovator in his own right, but Klein brought an unwavering commitment to quality and a keen business sense that allowed him to elevate the profile of Rodney Strong to an international scale that now includes the acclaimed brands Davis Bynum, Rowen Wine Company and Knotty Vines. Almost immediately after assuming control, Klein identifie

Salty, Cheesy, Briny: This Martini-Inspired Loaf Is Perfect for Cocktail Hour

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Many bakers attribute their passion to childhood years spent sitting atop the kitchen counter, where they watched their mom, grandma or another family member mix ingredients while rocking a flour-stained apron. Not Jessie Sheehan. “That was just so decidedly not my experience,” says Sheehan, a four-time cookbook author, recipe developer and podcast host of She’s My Cherry Pie . “When I finally became a baker, it was because I loved sweets. No other reason.” After previous lives as an actress and lawyer, Sheehan walked into her local Brooklyn bakery, Baked , wanting to learn the craft. She went from testing recipes to eventually developing them and helping the bakery craft its first two cookbooks.  All the while, she was laying the groundwork to establish herself as a leading personality in the digital baking community, crafting a brand centered around unfussy, “easy-peasy sweets” as she calls them. But in her most recent cookbook, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes: 100 E

Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

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This crockpot chicken alfredo is a family dinner that’s packed with flavor! The juicy , tender chicken cooked with creamy, cheesy pasta  simply can’t be beat! Plus, it’s super easy when your crock pot does all the work! Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe Simple Prep: All you need is 10 minutes to get this prepped and ready to be cooked, then your crockpot does all the work—perfect for busy days! Total Comfort Food: Perfectly cooked shredded chicken and tender pasta in a rich and creamy sauce make for an incredibly satisfying meal. Easy Cleanup: Cooking everything in the slow cooker means less mess and fewer dishes to wash. Ingredients Needed for Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe This crockpot chicken alfredo uses simple, family-friendly ingredients that create one of the most flavorful meals! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements. Chicken: You’ll need boneless skinless chicken breasts to add plenty of savory protein to thi