Would YOU like to have a taste of what’s cooking up at the James Beard House kitchen in New York City? Me too. The Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner Series gives you the opportunity to do just that. Visiting more than 20 cities across America each year, the James Beard Foundation gives the public the chance […]
Exploring Food & Wine Pairings At Mayo Winery
There is a logic behind pairing food and wine, that once learned, can be applied to most situations. Wine can taste even better with food, and local wine often pairs well with local cuisine. At Mayo Family Winery, in Kenwood, they offer an educational and sensory guide to local food and wine pairings for visitors of the Sonoma Valley […]
Great Wines & Fabulous Experiences – A Commitment to Sonoma County at Coppola Winery
This is a place to celebrate the love of life in Sonoma County. Plus, there is a LOT of fabulous wine. The location is basically a “Wine Wonderland” with something new to do and see around each bend. Oh, and there is a glass waiting around each bend… too! A slice of wine country bliss can […]
Laid Back Luxury at Nicks Cove in Tomales Bay
Fresh ocean breezes, tranquil coastal charm, romantic sunset views, luxury cottages, on-site award-winning cuisine… the list goes on and on… Have I mentioned the Oysters?!? Nick’s Cove may just be one of my favorite places ~ Ever. Having this gem located only 35 minutes from my home… Priceless. With all of the adventures that await […]
Taste The Bounty of Sustainable Seafood At Jordan
In this era of depleted oceans, sustainable seafood is the best choice. Whether you are eating at home or dining out, in a restaurant or in your grocery store, ask the question~ “Do you sell sustainable seafood?” I recently engaged in a conversation about ocean friendly practices at a Monterey Bay Aquarium event with Jordan Winery in Healdsburg, California. […]
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Giving Back
The Chefs Serve. The Winemakers Pour. The Proceeds Matter. Giving you a Taste of Sonoma… with access to the people who grow and create some of the world’s most amazing wine and food… Sonoma Wine Country Weekend September 4-6th 2015 continues to please year after year. The weekend is the County’s largest charity event and one that draws […]
Elevating The Nuances of Each Wine… With Food
After 5 generations of family members grow up in Sonoma County’s Wine Country, it is safe to bet, they know how to eat & drink well. Fifth Generation Sonoma Wine-maker Steve Ledson has recently opened the new Zina Lounge at the Ledson Hotel on the historic Sonoma Square. It was great to visit recently and […]
A Taste of Sonoma, Crushin’ it at St Francis
The best way to leave a Wine Country visitor with the ‘true experience’ of Sonoma County… is through the fork as well as the glass. One winery in Sonoma Valley that is Crushin’ It when it comes to the taste of the surrounding area is St Francis Winery in Santa Rosa, CA. A good tip […]
It’s All In The Dough at Vignette Pizzeria Sebastopol
A lifetime of pizza obsession leads to Neapolitan style pies at Vignette in Sebastopol. Yesterday, my favorite neighborhood community pizzeria was named one of the BEST RESTAURANTS IN SONOMA COUNTY by the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau. Not too shabby. And well deserved. I have become quite obsessed with the dough from Vignette, baked to perfection […]
Lynmar Estate Picnic Food & Wine Serendipity
Each season ushers in a bountiful new crop of food from the garden. There is a wine for that. People who love to eat are the best kinds of people. Here in Wine Country, when we eat together, we also like to drink together. Take away the conventional dining room & insert a view of […]