Tag Archives: Healdsburg

Grind it with grinds from The Flying Goat

by mjv1 year ago in Green.0 Comments

A funny thing happened on our way to one of The Flying Goat coffee shops this week; we stumbled upon a local resident with two giant plastic tubs and a hankering for grinds. Turns out that the Goat, a big supporter of eco-friendly efforts, has an unofficial official policy through which they gladly donate coffee grinds to anyone who wants {…}

Pick a pumpkin in Sonoma County

by mjv1 year ago in Green.3 Comments

Pumpkin season means it’s time to support local farms here in Sonoma County. Here at Inside Sonoma, we’ve got four favorites: Peter Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma; the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch in Penngrove; Adobe Pumpkin Farm in Petaluma; and Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch in Healdsburg. The first, Peter Pumpkin Patch, is located at Spring Hill Cheese Farm in Two Rock Valley outside {…}

Spaghetti and Neat-Balls: Homey Italian Food is the New Nifty

by careysweet1 year ago in Food.2 Comments

For all the sophisticated restaurant cuisine that Sonoma boasts, it’s an old-fashioned favorite that’s the new trend. Italian food. And not fancy Italian food, but simple, delicious, stick-to-your-ribs eats like your mother (if your mother was a good cook) might have made. Catelli’s opened in Geyserville in March. Baci Café & Wine Bar opened in Healdsburg in April. And Franco’s {…}

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Wine country campgrounds, getaways for relaxation and adventure

by Beth1 year ago in Itineraries.2 Comments

Whether you pitch a tent, lay your head down in a luxury RV, or sleep under the stars, camping remains the best way relax, reconnect with family and friends, and explore Sonoma wine country’s back roads. Sonoma County’s campgrounds offer a full range of opportunities – campgrounds complete with cabins (for those who think “roughing it” is a hotel without {…}

Get Your Paella On with 18th Annual Catalan Festival

by careysweet1 year ago in Food.2 Comments

It’s a one-pot wonder, even if that pot is the size of a wading pool. For professional paella chefs, it seems, the larger the pan, the better the dish. You can check out that theory at the 18th Annual Catalan Festival being held July 24 and 25 at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards on Hwy. 121 in Sonoma. That’s when {…}

Have a 4th of July blast in Sonoma County

by Beth1 year ago in Itineraries.3 Comments

Declare your independence from a run-of-the-mill 4th of July by heading to Sonoma County, where the holiday is sure to be a blast. Parades, fireworks displays, food and wine festivals are being held throughout the area. Check out our online calendar listings for more events.  Lodging, festival, and activity specials are listed here:  Sonoma County Special Deals Get more bang {…}

Chef Mark Caldwell from J and his five spiced duck and wasabi mashed potatoes recipe

by kerih1 year ago in Chefs' Recipes.0 Comments

Given that the Bay Area has an abundance of fresh, locally-grown produce and artisan food products available, Mark passionately changes his menus regularly to showcase seasonal foods. Some of Caldwell’s favorite dishes paired with J wines have included Dungeness Crab with Curry Crème Fraîche atop a Green Onion Basmati Rice Cake paired with Russian River Valley Pinot Gris, Braised Painted Hills Beef Short Ribs with a Coffee and Pinot Noir Reduction topped with a Horseradish Cream matched with a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, and Saigon Pumpkin Pottage with Pork, Chicken and Shrimp paired with a crisp Russian River Valley Chardonnay. At an early age, Mark knew he was destined to become a chef. {…}

CA Olive Oil – A different kind of tasting

by mjv2 years ago in Green.0 Comments

Wine-lovers know all about the zinfandel and sauvignon blanc of the Dry Creek Valley in Healdsburg. They may not, however, know about the homemade olive oil and vinegar available at the Dry Creek Olive Co. This tiny purveyor, whose tasting room is located in the Family Wineries complex on Dry Creek Road west of the General Store, is arguably one {…}

Singletree Cafe

by secretlocal2 years ago in Local Secrets.0 Comments

This is the best joint in town for breakfast or lunch. Whether you like Corned Beef Hash to Blueberry and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast, it is all awesome. Their pulled pork sandwich is to die for, and I always see the top chefs in town dining there. Down-home, friendly service too!

Inside Sonoma 2009

by timz2 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

As the year ends, a speed wrap-up of 2009 here Inside Sonoma. It won’t be accurate. It will be entertaining: January 2009 January dawned anew and afresh, with adjectives astrewn about. We were getting a new president and historic things were happening. To commemerate, IS took on such august topics as ugly dogs, the fiddle festival and Bobby Flay. If you {…}