What to do when you want to throw a casual summer dinner party, but can’t stand the idea of standing over a hot stove for hours? Try this easy pasta recipe that takes advantage of fresh summer produce and can be easily doubled (or tripled) to entertain a crowd — and it’s even better at [...]

Here are the favorites from a recent $25-ish Pinot Noir tasting — they’re all 2007s and should be hitting the shelves right about now! Chateau St. Jean 2007 Pinot Noir Sonoma County ($20). Nice! With pretty black cherry and raspberry fruit, aromatic floral and smoke notes, lightly toasty oak, and a long, creamy finish. Ready [...]