28th Annual Heart of Sonoma Holiday Open House
Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
In Northern California Wine Country there’s always a reason to celebrate. Beautiful landscape, outstanding cuisine, and impeccable wines abound. This month, the celebrations are in full force – just in time for the holidays. This is a time for discovery, restocking, and sharing. The 28th Annual Holiday Open House takes place on November 25th & [...]
Enjoy the Holidays by Horseback
Posted on 07. Nov, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Holidays, Sonoma County wineries, Sonoma Hotels, Sonoma wineries, Wine Country Hotels, Wine Tours
We may not have a white Christmas in Sonoma, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fantasize about horse drawn carriages and sleigh bells. Or, simply enough, horses (we can hum the sleigh bell song in our heads if need be). Here are some horse-themed experiences, to fit budgets ranging from less than $200 to nearly [...]
Holiday in Carneros 2011: A Wine Adventure in Napa & Sonoma Valley
Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by gina in Blog, Charity events, Food & Wine, Holidays, Napa Valley events, Napa wineries, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
It’s that time of year again – the holidays. There are plenty of reasons to look forward to the holiday season; reuniting with friends and family, enjoying traditional foods and beverages, decorating our homes, and listening to the music of the season. One event that has become a tradition in Northern California Wine Country is [...]
Sonoma’s Best Burgers
Posted on 31. Oct, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma County restaurants, Sonoma restaurants
On a recent trip to a very posh resort in Baja, my companions and I ate our fill of lobster paella, beautiful fried snapper and grilled sea bass plucked fresh from the ocean, shrimp ceviche, chile relleno in handcrafted mole sauce, and other authentic regional delights. After several days, we found ourselves at the poolside [...]
Artisano 2011 in Sonoma County: Celebrate Local Wine, Food, & Art
Posted on 27. Oct, 2011 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma County wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
Vintners Inn and John Ash & Co. Restaurant will host the 3rd annual Artisano celebration on November 18 & 19, 2011. Mother Nature has been kind for the past two years, providing plenty of sunshine for this special celebration. Rain or shine, this event benefitting Slow Food Sonoma County North is not to be missed. [...]
It’s Thanksgiving, Do You Know Where Your Supper Is?
Posted on 24. Oct, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Holidays
Thanksgiving is nearly here, and if you’re not cooking at home, it’s never too soon to make reservations for your special feast. Many restaurants sell out seats quickly, so secure your table now. Here are five tasty options for top-notch places serving Cal-style fare you’re sure to gobble up: the girl & the fig, Sonoma [...]
A Wine & Food Affair in Northern Sonoma County
Posted on 20. Oct, 2011 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Geyserville Wineries, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County wineries, Special Wine Events
This year marks the 13 Annual Wine & Food Affair. This longstanding event, on November 5th and 6th, is one of the best ways to discover wines from new wineries and revisit those with the high quality and balance that Northern Sonoma County has become known for. Over 100 wineries in the Dry Creek, Russian [...]
Chopped! Sonoma’s Top Cooking Schools
Posted on 17. Oct, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine
Living in wine country we’re surrounded by the best, freshest ingredients. But do we really know what to do with them? Sonoma chefs certainly do, and one of the best ways to discover their secrets is to take a cooking class. Some local schools are led by professional instructors, some are led by employed chefs, [...]
The 8th Annual Pinot on the River
Posted on 13. Oct, 2011 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma County Events, Special Wine Events, Travel
The leaves are changing color. The darkness of night arrives earlier. The chill of Fall makes the body crave something rich and warm to eat. We search our cookbooks for delicious recipes for homemade stew, spicy chili, a variety of soups, and oven-roasted meats. We already know the perfect wine versatile enough to pair with [...]
Savor These Delicious Prix Fixe Dinner Specials in Sonoma
Posted on 10. Oct, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma County restaurants, Sonoma restaurants
“Prix fixe” is French for “fixed price,” and it also usually means a great bargain for a multi-course meal, paired, if you choose, with wine. The only catch? Deals can be so good that reservations are a must. RUSTIC, Francis’s Favorites, Geyserville, Tuesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. If you haven’t heard of a tavola, [...]
Proud to Be Green
