Thursday's cherry-ginger-soy-balsamic-marinated duck breasts, getting seared!

Slightly non-traditional for T-Day: duck breasts in a balsamic-cherry-soy-olive oil marinade.

My wine picks for tomorrow evening's feast! Who's tasted any Walter Hansel RRV Pinots?

Looking west across Big Lake at @stsupery winery's Dollarhide Ranch.

A photo taken Sunday while hiking Dollarhide Ranch. I couldn't resist making it my desktop shot!

Dollarhide Ranch is a lovely place to visit! Here's what it looked like yesterday. Like to see more? http://twurl.nl/yvlado

Garden peppers, anyone? (And, can you guess which are which?)

@winebratsf For you, Thea: The old Tie Camp dairy barn at Portola Redwoods State Park.

And, from just over the ridgetop at Rubissow, a grand view to the south.

The marvelous view east from the front porch of Rubissow Family Vineyards' farmhouse.

@GregKnottLeMond, here's hard-working falcon "Webster," who seems at ease with new people.

Nikita is one beautiful falcon. Master Falconer Jim Tigan uses falcons to help rid vineyards of pests like starlings.

From Highway 101 near Soledad this morning: the wildfire raging east of town. Apparently 5 condors were evacuated.

The Hahn Family Estate's "Blogger's Block" of Pinot 828 vines since their May 30th planting.

@winebratsf The plaque is a bit hard to read but Thea, this pic's for you.

I started to pull a baby radish by mistake last week and decided to let it go for a few more days. Very interesting result!