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Eat, Sip and Be Merry on the Santa Rosa Wine Trail

by secretlocal6 months ago in Local Secrets.1 Comment

Members of The Santa Rosa Wine Trail (www.srwinetrail.com) will host a special holiday tasting weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Guests will enjoy food trucks, live music, and exclusive tours and activities at ten wineries. The ticket price – $25 presale or $35 at the door – includes tastings at 10 {…}

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Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series 2012

by secretlocal10 months ago in Local Secrets.1 Comment

The 22nd annual Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series returns with another season of fine food, wine and incredible music. The summer celebration runs from June through September with intimate performances by world-class musicians in a stunning vineyard setting. The 2012 lineup includes headliners Al Green, Huey Lewis & The News, Tower of Power, Al Jarreau and Dave Koz. Details: rodneystrong.com

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Marvel at the Magic of Winter on the Sonoma Coast

by careysweet1 year ago in Local Secrets.0 Comments

The thundering crash of the waves. The velvet gray clouds, sparked with brilliant shards of gold as the sun streams through. Oh, the invigorating nip of the air, fragrant with sea salt! The Sonoma Coast is a magical spot in the winter, and beckons with seasonal activities from succulent crab feasts, to exhilarating seaside hikes. And did you know, during {…}

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Shop Sonoma County for perfect holiday food gift

by careysweet1 year ago in Local Secrets.0 Comments

Martha Stewart has just released a new book on entertaining, updated to modern tastes for global flavors and even more elaborate foods for eating and gift giving. Sigh. Not only are we expected to throw perfect parties and come up with perfect culinary presents, but now, the world of opportunities is so much bigger. To that, we say, thank goodness {…}

What Sonoma Wine goes best with Crickets?

by secretlocal1 year ago in Local Secrets.0 Comments

What Sonoma Wine goes best with Crickets? Country Cricket Burger at Brody’s Burgers in Santa Rosa on Cleveland Avenue Grass-Fed beef, Monterey Jack Cheese Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Ketchup, Mustard and…Bacon-Cheddar seasoned Crickets! Yum! Also they feature Buffalo, Lamb, Kobe Beef & Veggie Burgers as well- delicious!

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Glen Ellen Farmers Market

by secretlocal1 year ago in Local Secrets.4 Comments

Sweet heart of a farmers market. Featuring local farms, delicious olive oil, fresh fish, sustainably locally humanely raised meats, knife sharpening, french toast made fresh for you, galettes, cookies and superb local artisans. Every Sunday 10am to 2pm from May through October 30th.

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Safari West Wildlife Preserves

by secretlocal2 years ago in Local Secrets.0 Comments

A wonderful adventure awaits you at the Wildlife Preserves. A safari vehicle transports you while the tour guide explains the history of the animals as well as the history of the Wildlife Preserves. Feed the giraffes and stand in a bird sanctuary with bird seed in hand and watch the birds dine from your hand. A great place to visit {…}

Burke's Canoe Trips

by secretlocal2 years ago in Local Secrets.0 Comments

This is an amazing value in so many ways. It is an automatic de-stress to modern day life! The cost is only $60 per canoe (which can mean as low as $15 per person). We drifted down the Russian River and immediately spied some turtles before our first bend in the River. There were beaches along the way for picnic {…}

Farmer Envy?

by secretlocal2 years ago in Local Secrets.0 Comments

Release your inner farmer with an afternoon in the country at one of McClelland Dairy’s farm tours. Learn about the farm and how the animals are cared for; visit the nursery and pet the “babies”; and try your hand at milking a cow! After the tour, sample their European-style organic artisan butter and visit the Farm Store, where products grown {…}

This Gem's Within Reach

by secretlocal2 years ago in Local Secrets.0 Comments

The gorgeous neo-classical 1904 Carnegie Library Building in Historic Downtown now houses the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum with its treasure trove of historic artifacts from Petaluma’s heyday as the “Egg Basket of the World”. The intimate museum also features changing exhibits, including the upcoming “Beyond” exhibit on loan from the Smithsonian. Costumed docents from the museum lead tours of {…}