Since Sept. 11, 2001, Sgt. 1st Class Cheryl Dupris, a member of the U.S. Army’s Individual Ready Reserve, has completed three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Cuvaison hosts a vertical tasting of cabernet sauvignon from the historic Brandlin Vineyard on Mt. Veeder on Saturday.

To celebrate Judd’s Hill Winery’s new facility in Napa, Art, Bunnie, Judd and Holly Finkelstein will host an island party — the Judd’s Hill Musical Bonanza — Saturday.

Many wineries in Napa Valley are owned by families, but few have family members more involved than Judd’s Hill Winery.

ZARE’S ANNIVERSARY — Zare’s Restaurant celebrates its second anniversary with live music and bellydancing, 6 to 10 p.m. today  followed by DJ music until 2 a.m.  5091 Solano Ave., Napa. Info, 257-3318.

Last week, we asked readers to send along their recommendations for local places to eat.  Here’s a sample of the comments we got. If you’d like to share your own local favorite, send your comments to Food Page editor Sasha Paulsen, spaulsen@napanews.com

With its sprawling veranda, warming patio fire and sweeping vista of green Carneros vineyards, the entry to Farm — the newest restaurant to open as part of the upscale Carneros Inn — is as inviting grandma’s kitchen on a family holiday.

Consider this the continuing evolution of coffee from morning wake-up call to political action. Vermont’s Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ latest “special reserve” offering is being produced in conjunction with Jane Goodall.

Let’s face it, when it comes to ground meat, fat adds flavor. But cutting fat doesn’t have to condemn a dish to tastelessness.

DUBLIN, Ireland  — Don’t be fooled by those crumbly pastries masquerading as scones at American coffee shops.

When Neal Gottlieb returned from the Peace Corps, he decided that he would follow the grand tradition of making good while doing good.

The test kitchen at Everyday Food magazine is certainly well-equipped. But as much as possible, the cooks work with the kinds of tools and supplies found in most homes. Here are what they consider the most essential items for making speedy, healthy meals: