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Former Iowan now living the dream of marketing Sonoma Wine Country. Computer nerd. Oenophile. Recipe addict. Lover of high heels and strappy sandals.

What lies beneath the Sonoma Coast waters

1 year ago in Videos.1 Comment

What lies beneath the rugged and beautiful Pacific waters along the Sonoma Coast?  Get a glimpse at the bustling life under water in Sonoma County.  And since we don’t recommend that you free dive in our waters unless you are a very experience diver, this video will give you a great peek at the teeming sea life found just below {…}

What are you thankful for?

1 year ago in Insiders Guide.1 Comment

The Thanksgiving holiday has been lost.  Christmas music and decorations overshadow what used to be my favorite holiday.  Decorations with turkeys, cornucopias and pumpkins used to hang in homes and stores.  Now it seems we spend lots of time talking about eating, actually eating and hoping to score a great deal on Black Friday.  We don’t take enough time to {…}

SFMOMA How Wine Became Modern Design Exhibit

1 year ago in Art.1 Comment

The new exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, known as SFMOMA, showcases the relationship between the wine industry and modern design.  The exhibit offers visitors a chance to see winery design from around the world including our very own Stryker Sonoma.  The wineries featured offer a glimpse into how the wine industry has begun to influence modern {…}

Sonoma Valley Open House Ticket Giveaway

1 year ago in Insiders Guide.5 Comments

UPDATE: Congrats to Ami Jolson for being the randomly chosen winner.  Enjoy the event and thanks everyone for sharing! Thanksgiving is as time for overindulgence, not just in food, but in family time.  A Thanksgiving tradition with my family is always the movies.  After a day or two of quality family time, we are always ready for an afternoon “double {…}

2010 Harvest Will Be Stellar

1 year ago in Insiders Guide.2 Comments

From the northern end of Sonoma County’s Sonoma Coast to the southern reaches of Carneros, positive reports are coming in regarding the outstanding and measurable quality of the winegrape crop this year in spite of one of the most challenging growing seasons in recent memory for the county’s 1,800 grape growers. What is especially noteworthy as the harvest comes to {…}

Ticket Giveaway for Holiday in Carneros

1 year ago in Insiders Guide.56 Comments

UPDATE, Nov. 17 9:00 PM: We have a WINNER! Thanks to everyone who told us what they are thankful for – we heard about families, the troops, inspiring people and even a few pets. Keep telling us – we like the good news. And congratulations to Cindy for winning. Get a jump on your holiday shopping, or a break from {…}

Pumpkin Pie a la Sheana Davis

1 year ago in Chefs' Recipes.1 Comment

Everyone here at Inside-Sonoma HQ knows I have a slight pumpkin addiction. I always roast my own for breads, loaves, soups, stews, you name it I have made it! When Sheana sent us this recipe to share with our readers as a new take on the traditional Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie, my mouth started to water. I can’t wait to try this decadent pie recipe. And frankly, who doesn’t love a little booze in their whipped cream? Enjoy and let us know your thoughts! {…}

The Sea Ranch Lodge Executive Chef Phillip Kaufman

1 year ago in Chefs' Recipes.1 Comment

After relocating back to the Bay Area from Las Vegas, Phil opened the acclaimed Varenna at Fountaingrove, in Santa Rosa. Phil is very excited to be at The Sea Ranch Lodge, where his aim is to continue in the tradition of using the best locally grown fresh and sustainable products here from northwest Sonoma county, and transforming them into a culinary statement which matches the spectacular setting. {…}

Sonoma County Grape Camp

1 year ago in Videos.0 Comments

Sonoma County Grape Camp offers “campers” to get up-close to the winegrape harvest every fall in Sonoma County.  This once-in-a-lifetime experience boasts some of the best wine and food pairings from award-winning chefs and vintners; a true wine lovers fantasy camp.  But don’t take our word for it.  Watch the video and hear from campers why you shouldn’t miss this {…}

Halloween Haunts in Santa Rosa

1 year ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

While we’re enjoying harvest here in Sonoma County, we mustn’t forget that beyond the enjoyment of wine and food there also lurks fall’s scary side. The Halloween ghouls and ghosts are ready to scare the living daylights out of you at the Blind Scream Haunted House and Doc’s Horrortorium. The Blind Scream Haunted House will have you walking with trembling {…}