Foraged Bounty From Forest and Field
Evergreens and truffles bring the flavors of the wilderness to the table
Wine Writing
Wine List Economics: Nitty-Gritty Advice from Top Wine Directors
Reduce costs, scale markups, look at real dollars, and always crunch the numbers
Balancing Act: Red Blends With Personality
The whole can be greater than the sum of its parts
An Entrée to Oregon Pinot Noir
It’s hard to call them entry-level. But it’s easy to call them delicious.
Red, White, and Wind: Wines From Petaluma Gap
My Tasting Panel column considers these terrific cool-climate wines
Unique Wines for Winter Fare
In my Tasting Panel column, I offer ten unique wines to explore this winter.
Meg Houston Maker Earns Fellowship to the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers
The Symposium convenes seasoned wine writers and authors for four days of learning.
Ten Cool Finger Lakes Wines
My latest Tasting Panel column considers ten great wines from the Finger Lakes.
Wine List Economics: Familiarity Breeds Innovation
My new feature for The SOMM Journal reveals a surprising truth about a wine list’s mix.
Announcing Two New Food and Wine Columns
Meg Houston Maker joins The Tasting Panel and The Clever Root as contributing editor and columnist
Maker’s Table Turns Five Hundred
“When you know nothing, you are fearless.”
Maker’s Table Nominated for Best Writing, Best Post (Times Two) in 2016 Wine Blog Awards
Maker’s Table is shortlisted for Best Writing while two features are nominated for Best Post.