While the rest of the country broils in heat, Northern California's Wine Country has enjoyed lovely cool mornings and evenings, perfect for cooking up and eating big bowls of   peasant soups.   If you're trying to stretch your budget " and use up some of those delicious veggies from the farmers market " there's nothing [...]Warm up to Pasta Fazool
 The dog days of summer are upon us, and it's a great time to spend some of this  relatively quiet time in the kitchen, cooking up the bounty of our farms and gardens.    I'm always on the look-out for new recipes for soups and salads that help me use up the plethora of produce that [...]It's time for SQUAAASSHH!
      In my recent quest to find the best ice creams in Sonoma County, I was happy to discover a new, adventurous spirit  that blends the  savory and the sweet. At last, Americans are catching up to the rest of the world, where ice cream and sorbets are routinely made from   spices like  curry and cardamom,  vegetables [...]'Spice Dreams' of ice cream
 If you're serious about getting into canning and preserving this year, the time is ripe.  Sure, the peach and apricot crops are disappointing, but the strawberries and raspberries are rock stars right now.  If you need a little guidance, pick up a copy of  'Put 'em Up!' (Storey Publishing) by Sherri Brooks Vinton. The cookbook [...]We be jammin'!
All over Sonoma County, the farmers markets and farmstands are bursting with  beautiful orbs of stonefruit and berries bursting with juice, all at reasonable prices. This is the time for fruit lovers to bake up some fruity cobblers and crisps for a delicious, summertime dessert. My favorite crisp recipe comes from 'Season by Season: The Sonoma County [...]This dessert's just peachy
On Sunday mornings it's a jazz brunch with the local jazz radio station broadcasting live from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as Terrace Grille patrons enjoy one of Sonoma County's most popular brunch locales. Served every Sunday morning in the sunlit dining room overlooking the pool and gardens are roasted meats, Eggs Benedict, breakfast meats, fresh fruit and gourmet cheeses, pancakes and French Toast, baked good and champagne.Event: Sunday Jazzy Champagne Brunch with KJZY at Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, Sun, Aug 1 10:30a
Legends at Bennett Valley Golf Course Presents Grilling & Chilling. Live music every Thursday and Friday night from 6-9pm throughout the summer. Come enjoy our patio as our chefs prepare nighty BBQ specials. Local artisit, singer song writers, originals, covers and more!Event: Grilling & Chilling at Legends at Bennett Valley, Fri, Jul 30 6:00p
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