Tag Archives: Sonoma

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Rising to the Occasion: Sonoma County Bakeries

by careysweet8 months ago in Food.0 Comments

Nothing says lovin’ like something from the oven. And somehow, it’s even more delicious when someone else does the baking. Here are some of our favorite places for a beautiful loaf of bread or crazy good cookie: Wild Flour Bread, Freestone We might start simply with how to find this bakery. Follow Highway 12 about five miles past Sebastopol toward {…}

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Free ice cream, dessert wines on weekends at Sonoma Valley Portworks

by tina9 months ago in Deals.0 Comments

Ice Cream Sundays … and Saturdays, too Sonoma Valley Portworks is playing with Straus Creamery ice cream this month. Come taste unique blends of ice cream mixed with port and sherry, along with other delicious ingredients. The possibilities are endless, and several variations are being served every Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day, for example: DECO port ice cream with {…}

Warm Laura Chenel's Chevre and Tomato Confit

Warm Laura Chenel’s Chèvre and Tomato Confit

by Beth9 months ago in Chefs' Recipes, Recipes.0 Comments

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 {…}

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There’s Just No Beating a Beautiful Burger

by careysweet9 months ago in Food.0 Comments

The combination is classic Americana – an ice-cold beer, and a big, juicy burger, enjoyed while you kick back in your favorite pair of blue jeans.   Of course, what you actually wear is up to you, and since this is Wine Country, we’ll remind that burgers go really great with a rich, peppery Zinfandel, too. But we’re ready with {…}

Body Karma Pampers Your Skin

by MiguelLujan1 year ago in Wellness.0 Comments

Every Tuesday I experience a new and fun thing to do in Sonoma County in regards to wellness. This time my travels brought me to an awesome store and massage studio called Body Karma in the town of Sonoma (19310 Sonoma Highway Suite C, 707-935-5855, www.bodykarma.biz). There I met with Julie Chiriap, owner and massage therapist, who specializes in creating {…}

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Secrets of Sonoma Valley

by kerih1 year ago in Videos.2 Comments

Sonoma’s Fremont Diner is Even Finer with New Liquor License

by careysweet1 year ago in Food.0 Comments

How about a beer with that fried chicken and buttermilk-cheddar-bacon waffle plate? A cold Bavarian style rye draft would hit the spot, especially after you douse the waffle in apple cider syrup, and the chicken in hot sauce. That dream is now a reality, since Fremont Diner chef-owner and “pit master” Chad Harris just got the liquor license for his {…}

Wake up to Something Wonderful with a Sonoma-style Breakfast

by careysweet1 year ago in Food.2 Comments

Because it’s the most important meal of the day, why not make it the most delicious? These Sonoma County chefs put a lot love into their mornings, with temptations crafted from local ingredients. Be it duck confit or salmon burritos, here are some top picks to get your day off to great start: Santa Rosa: DIERK’S PARKSIDE CAFÉ – It’s {…}

Culinary Cuvée Blends the Best of Chefs for Catering

by careysweet1 year ago in Food.2 Comments

Chefs Josh Silvers, Jeff Mall, and Carlo Cavallo were sipping some wine after working at the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction last fall, and musing about how predictable so many catered events can be. They had heard the same thing from their restaurant customers, too, who more and more, wanted something different and fun for their parties. Why couldn’t they {…}

Sonoma County Restaurant Week Adds up to Serious Bargains, a Seriously Fun Eating Schedule

by careysweet1 year ago in Itineraries.1 Comment

A friend was doing the math. “Let’s see,” she mused. “There are 108 restaurants. We have seven days. That comes out to 15.4 restaurants a day. Between lunch and dinner, that means 7.7 restaurants …” She grinned. “I think we can do it.” While it may not actually be possible for one person to get to every single eatery participating {…}