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This weekend in Sonoma County

The lunch hour on Friday has come and gone.  Now the slow tick-tock of the clock until 5 rolls around.  Stop your Facebooking and check out what is happening in Sonoma Wine Country. This weekend in Wine Country – Barrels, Zappa, Fennel – oh my! Yes – indeed Barrel Tasting in Sonoma County is back for two blurry weekends.  And {…}

Barrel Tasting Deals in Sonoma County

Here at Inside Sonoma, we are starting to get word of hot hotel deals for Barrel Tasting.  We thought we should pass them along to all our BFF’s, meaning our Twitter, Facebook and blogger friends like you. The Hampton Inn & Suites in Rohnert Park just tweeted us a smoking deal – 15% off for both weekends!  Call 707-586-8700 today {…}

Ride the AMGEN Tour of California race route

Professional cyclists practice every day, watch their diet like supermodels, and steer clear from anything that looks like fun. They also wear spandex. Every day. Here’s your chance to look like a pro cyclist, without having to do all the work of one: ride the Amgen Tour of California race route through Sonoma Wine Country on this Saturday January 17th. {…}

Even wedding planners need a break

After dealing with Bridezilla’s during the busy spring, summer and fall wedding seasons, wedding planners are in need of rejuvenation.  Bay Area Wedding Planner Jean Marks took a much needed rest after a hectic wedding season in San Francisco to enjoy the beautiful Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.  Read her account and be prepared for a tinge of jealousy over the {…}

Great Mexican Fusion Brunch

Sonoma County never lacks great Mexican food from one of the Taqueria’s or Taco Trucks dotted throughout the county.  If you are looking for great ambiance and great Mexican breakfast items, look no further then Flavor Bistro.  Their eclectic brunch menu includes traditional breakfast scrambles with ham, bacon, veggies and chicken sausages along with options including smoked salmon and creme {…}

I needed a trip to Bodega

My favorite weekend getaway is to Bodega Head.  This coastal trail winds around the rugged bluffs and affords picture perfect views of the Pacific Ocean.  Bodega Head is also the perfect place for whale watching, although I have yet to spot one.  I blame my eye doctor for faulty Lasik surgery, but that is best left for another post. After {…}

Put the turkey baster down!

This Thanksgiving I am leaving the turkey baster where it belongs…in a drawer. Every Thanksgiving I slave over a hot stove sympathizing with the millions of women throughout the US  that have done the same.  Invariably I make too much food and dirty my entire collection of plates, pots and pans spending almost as much time picking up after cooking {…}

French food with great prices

Restaurant Eloise offers French food with flair. But more importantly they offer food at a great value. Every Wednesday night Eloise offers a prix fixe menu of three courses for $35. The menu on a recent Wednesday evening started with a Chicory salad, hard-boiled egg vinaigrette and candied bacon. Yes, sweet yet salty crispy bacon bits spread around the salad. {…}

Wine education Sonoma County style

In Sonoma Wine Country, learn how easy it is to pair food and wine with Kendall-Jackson, hear from Chris Sawyer, sommelier-to-the-stars, and get a lesson in cocktail mixing, wine country style. Vodka made from grapes? That’s cool.

Sushi roll paradise

I love sushi.  I eat out at a sushi restaurant at least twice a month.  Even in uncertain economic times, I won’t give up my personal quest for the perfect maki-sushi.  Perfect according to me of course.  Each restaurant I have dined in, offered a wide selection of rolls ranging from Gringo Rolls at Tex Wasabi’s that include ingredients like French Fries, {…}