The Ultimate Wine Tasting: Electric Car Road Trip Through Northern Sonoma County
After purchasing an electric vehicle, the liberating feeling of saying au revoir to the gas station is often replaced by the anxiety of trying to plan an… Continue Reading
25 Fascinating Honey Bee Facts to Sweeten the Mind
As chefs, we couldn’t do our jobs without the help of honey bees. These tiny, fascinating creatures pollinate more than 130 types of fruits and vegetables, which… Continue Reading
Top 10 Healdsburg Outdoor Wine Tastings with Fabulous Food Pairings
Eating and drinking is always on the agenda in Healdsburg, a vine-carpeted corner of Sonoma County where three wine regions intersect with a charming town square filled… Continue Reading
Best Winery Gardens in Healdsburg with Sensory Adventures
The most beloved plant in Wine Country is arguably a grapevine, but that doesn’t mean ornamental flowers and vegetables don’t get a chance to share the spotlight.… Continue Reading
Things to Do in Sonoma County in Spring
After the longest, coldest, wettest winter imaginable in Wine Country, this is a spring we will all cherish. The California sun is back—but the crowds are not—and… Continue Reading
8 Ways to Create an Intimate and Elegant Birthday Party
When you’re planning an elegant birthday party for your closest friends and family, it’s important to have the party essentials dialed in and layer after. In honor… Continue Reading
Chardonnay Friendly Marinade and Rub Recipes
It’s my favorite time of year for firing up the grill at Jordan (and at home). The longer days and warmer temperatures in Sonoma County often call… Continue Reading
Wines with Low Alcohol in Napa and Sonoma: The 2021 Winery Map
California wine country has its share of Sonoma and Napa winery maps. Each is organized by geographic region, offering tourists a convenient, vinous travel guide to Napa… Continue Reading
Best Fuels for BBQ and Grilling
Flames cook our food, but it’s the fuel that brings the most flavor. In this article, I explore the best fuels for BBQ and grilling—from both natural… Continue Reading
Natural Table Decorations for Outdoor Summer Dinners
Creating a centerpiece is about much more than arranging an assortment of flowers or natural table decorations on the dining table. Instead, I draw inspiration for tablescapes… Continue Reading