What is a Butter Bell? No, it is not something that you ring. The Original Butter Bell® crock is a modern version of the authentic French beurrier, which is used to keep butter fresh and soft while sitting on a counter or tabletop. The Butter Bell crock is made from high quality, durable New Bone China, and it safely keeps butter at room temperature without spoilage, … [Read more...]

How do you safely pack a crisp bottle of Chardonnay on your return trip from The Carneros Inn? You simply use the VinniBag. This reusable travel bag with inflatable air chambers protects and insulates your favorite wine bottles and other liquids such as Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It’s designed to protect against impact and leakage; also, it is easy to use and store when not in … [Read more...]

Most burglars look for easy targets, such as homes with no activity. To make your home look like it is occupied, you could get a dog, but a dog can be expensive. You could turn on your HDTV because when a prowler sees a flickering glow, he thinks that someone is at home watching TV. Therefore, he moves on to an easier target. However, leaving on your HDTV can cause wear and … [Read more...]

Singles Chef Eric will dish out a new recipe and tip each month in Savionaire's new column, Cooking for One. A native of Cleveland, he received a Culinary Arts Certificate from the International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute (ICASI) in Ohio. Using the training he received from world-renowned chefs at ICASI, he introduced Skye LaRae’s Culinary Services. Email your … [Read more...]

Savionaires love different types of dishes. This time of year is perfect for  southern-style cooking. In B. Smith Cooks Southern-Style (Scribner; Hardcover; 336 pages; $35), the famed lifestyle entrepreneur focuses solely on the food -- no table settings, no party plans -- and gives savionaires more than 200 recipes and tales from her career. From Cajun to Creole to Country, … [Read more...]