Many Sonoma seafood purveyors offer advice on how to enjoy crab. At G&G Markets, for example, the butchers can recommend one-stop shopping for customers to pick up simple dips of Crosse & Blackwell cocktail sauce, lemons, butter and pepper, or artichoke jalapeño dip from the deli. The staff at Spud Point Crab Company will detail the simple process of humanely {…}
Helena’s Crab Pot Pie Makes four portions Filling: 1/4 Cup Chopped Yellow Onion 3 Tbsp. Fine Sliced Fennel 1/4 Cup Corn Kernels 3 Tbsp. Butter 4 Tbsp. All Purpose Flour 2 Cups Milk 1 Lbs. Cooked Crab Meat 1 Tbsp. Finely Grated Lemon Peel 2 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Dill Salt and Black Pepper to Taste Sauté onion, fennel and corn {…}
One clucky – lucky – winner will win $250 for Sonoma’s Tastiest Chicken Dish Why did the chicken cross the road? Likely, it was to escape chef John Ash, and his upcoming “Top of the Roost” chicken recipe contest. Who knew chickens could run that fast on their little legs? Indeed, it is time once again for KSRO Radio’s 25th {…}
Congratulations to Laura Chenel’s Chèvre,that won two first-place awards in cheese making from the American Cheese Society 2011 Annual Competition. The winning cheeses are the Fresh Chèvre and Cabecou. Try them in this delicious recipe served with summer’s bright star – fresh ripe tomatoes. Warm Laura Chenel’s Chèvre and Tomato Confit Serves 6 1 6.2-ounce jar Laura Chenel’s Chèvre Cabecou {…}
Located in the exquisite Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California, the historic MacMurray Ranch is increasingly known for crafting a collection of elegant, expressive wines from cool-climate vineyards in premier growing regions. The ranch itself began in the 1850s. Then, in the 1940s, it was taken over by Hollywood legend Fred MacMurray. Now, his daughter Kate has a genuine appreciation for viticulture and winemaking. MacMurray Ranch wines have received critical acclaim from many top wine critics. {…}
For lots of people, Fridays in Lent mean a fish fry in a community hall. Sonoma County has some great spots for fish, as well as plenty of community halls offering crab feasts. We’ve found a good recipe for a fish fry you can make at home. Invite over some friends and try out this Louisiana style fish fry from {…}
Winter has fully arrived and now we settle in for cold nights and cool days. Following are some great recipes for lighting a fire and hanging out with your family or hosting a dinner party to break through the winter blues. All recipes were created by Sonoma Valley specialty store owner and cheese maker Sheana Davis. Most of the recipes {…}
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! {…}
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. {…}
The Groths have studied the traditional Italian process of making Limoncello. Fred even traveled to Italy where he learned methods and techniques used by both the largest and smallest producers in Italy. The result is a Limoncello that is handcrafted in small batches using only 100% certified organic ingredients.
As is the tradition in Italy, HelloCello Limoncello di Sonoma can be enjoyed after dinner as a chilled digestif, but that’s just the beginning of its uses. Shaken and stirred into creative cocktails or mixed into recipes for savory entrees to sweet desserts, Limoncello di Sonoma is a welcome addition to the bar or pantry. Here are a couple of recipes to get you started! {…}
