10 Romantic Restaurants in Sonoma County for Valentine’s Day

Posted on 27. Jan, 2011 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Holidays, Sonoma County restaurants

Romance means different things to different people. For example a picnic on the beach is romantic to me but not to my husband. Any inklings of romance are dulled by his paranoia of sand drifting onto his food. There are a few things that mean romance to most of us – soft lighting, delicious food, [...]

Mother’s Day in Sonoma County

Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events

Since 1914 when Mother’s Day became a National Holiday, people have been celebrating in their own ways. I remember the Mother’s Day project in preschool when I pressed my tiny hand into clay like a celebrity on Hollywood Boulevard. I don’t remember when I transitioned from Mother’s Day cards made of construction paper, decorated using [...]

Girlfriends Weekend in Sonoma County

Posted on 16. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events

If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to share a weekend of fun in beautiful Sonoma County with your closest female friends, you should definitely consider clearing your calendar for March 26 – 28, 2010. Pack an overnight bag, call your best friends, and escape to Girlfriends Weekend in Sonoma County. Emails, texts, and rushed [...]

Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine

Have you ever been to a food and wine pairing that was so good you couldn’t stop gushing about it and you felt like a walking ad for all parties involved? If you have, and I hope you have, then you know how I feel. Pure Luxury, and a small group of special clients, attended [...]

Salt and Sparkling Wine Dinner with Gloria Ferrer Winery

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Special Wine Events

I admit to being one of those people who loves salt. I enjoy salt on everything – chocolate, meat, vegetables, and especially the glass containing my Margarita. There’s plenty to be said for this amazing mineral. On Sunday, March 14, 2010 you can find out more at the 4th annual Salt and Sparkling Wine Dinner [...]