Wine Country Weekend Rolls to Sold Out Crowds
Posted on 05. Sep, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma Hotels, Special Wine Events
“Wow,” said the man. “Wow, wow, wow.” And then, for good measure, he threw in a couple more “wows.” His companion smiled. “I keep forgetting you’ve never been to this before,” she said. They were talking about Taste of Sonoma, the highlight of the 2011 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend. But sitting aboard the Pure Luxury [...]
Wine & Cheese Pairing at Lambert Bridge with John Raymond
Posted on 25. Aug, 2011 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County wineries
When I was a little girl, I went everywhere with my grandfather. One of our favorite places to go to was the local deli. The cool temperature inside was a welcome refuge from the heat of the valley. The smell of freshly baked breads, deli meats, and cheeses made me smile with delicious expectation. As [...]
A Taste of Jalisco in Napa with Cielito Lindo
Posted on 22. Aug, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Napa Restaurants, New in California Wine Country, New in the Wine Country
So you’re craving some Pollo Hoja Santa, which is, of course, chicken breast stuffed with cream cheese and ham, wrapped in root beer leaf and laid over chipotle potatoes. Some Jalisco-style picadillo stuffed jalapeños would hit the spot, too, but where to get them? Check out the new Cielito Lindo, a Mexican eatery that has [...]
Gundlach Bundschu’s Wine Club Member Harvest Party & Shake Your Bundschu Dance Party
Posted on 18. Aug, 2011 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries
Anyone who has tended even the smallest of gardens can understand the thrill of the harvest. After the time and energy spent caring for the soil and the plant, and protecting them from disease and predators, a beautiful and delicious reward grows to ripeness, ready to be plucked by dedicated hands. The excitement fills the [...]
16th Annual Grape to Glass Hog in the Fog Pre-Harvest Party in Sonoma County
Posted on 11. Aug, 2011 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County wineries
When I think of the 16th Annual Grape to Glass Hog in the Fog Pre-Harvest Party, I think of that saying, “Some things just never get old.” I never get tired of sipping outstanding Russian River Valley wines, eating delicious Sonoma County cuisine, and spending time with friends in a beautiful location. This year’s event [...]
Some #1 Advice for the Best 32nd Annual Taste of Sonoma Ever
Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Charity events, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma Events
At last year’s Taste of Sonoma, a sold-out capacity of 2,500 guests attended, converging on the sprawling green lawns of MacMurray Ranch in Healdsburg’s Russian River Valley. The draw was obvious: more than 60 of Sonoma’s top chefs preparing sumptuous food, more than 170 wineries pouring thousands of wines, casual seminars hosted by respected sommeliers [...]
A Ride-Around with Sparkling and a Spot of Sugar
Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, San Francisco
The Bay area abounds with great chefs, who turn out great desserts. And you can go to their restaurants and enjoy a great meal, finishing up with a sweet treat. But here’s a fun idea – instead of sitting at a table, relax in the back of a limousine, and eat your way all over [...]
Kendall Jackson Wine Estates Farm Stand in Sonoma County
Posted on 29. Jul, 2011 by gina in Blog, Catering, Food & Wine, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County wineries, Special Wine Events
A few weeks ago I was planning a visit to see some relatives. They mentioned they were excited to show me their garden. I was intrigued but figured there would be a few tomato plants and maybe a flower bed. I was pleasantly surprised to see strawberries, blueberries, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, rosemary, and more. Eagerly [...]
Crowd into these Neighborhood Jewel Eateries
Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine
It’s cool to hang out at the North Bay’s hot spot restaurants, amid a trendy (often touristy) crowd. But sometimes, you want more of a kickback neighborhood vibe. Here, we’ve found the best of both worlds – gems that are favorites of well-fed locals, but still with buzz and groove, and of course, delicious food. [...]
Comfort Food Hits the Spot this Chilly Summer
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, San Francisco
It’s summer, but strangely cool weather across the Bay area means that the beaches (and bikinis) aren’t beckoning. So diets be darned! Let’s go to cold, foggy San Francisco, and eat whatever we want. We’ll comfort ourselves, not just with comfort food, but with the gorgeous, greasy -and yes, perhaps just a little bit trailer [...]
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