Carneros Wine Tasting & Cornhole Tournament

Saturday, August 11: In a gorgeous estate garden setting, a tasting of Carneros all-star wineries (including Saintsbury, Bouchaine and Shug) and community cornhole tournament to benefit the Carneros and Schell-Vista Fire Departments. 4-6 pm. $40. ZD Carneros Estate, 1080 Cuttings Wharf Road. Carneros.com Continue

Sign goes up on Sonoma’s newest bakery

The former Crisp bakery, the West Napa Street shop that's been operating somewhat generically since it changed ownership hands in January, has been officially rechristened Honey & the Moon Coffee and Bakeshop. The storefront at West Napa specializes in freshly baked classic pastries and sweets. “We... Continue

Weed and wine: unlikely bedfellows face similar scrutiny

By Janet Perry | Special to the Sun As Sonoma County Supervisors weigh how the cannabis industry should be regulated, concern is rising that those regulations could in turn affect other agricultural industries in the county. As the cannabis industry reels from restrictions, Sonoma County... Continue

The fabulousness of Gay Wine Weekend

The annual Gay Wine Weekend is set for July 20-22 with Friday night winemaker dinners and two days of parties and events, all to benefit Face to Face Sonoma County AIDS Network. Activities include music and dancing in a private estate vineyard, VIP receptions, wine... Continue

Schell-Vista Fire Department BBQ

Leave the hot grill to the professionals. Sunday, July 15: The annual Chicken BBQ supports the Volunteer Firefighter Association, with great food, games, raffles, and friendly faces. Noon to 6 p.m. $10 tickets at the fire station door, at 22950 Broadway. Continue

In defense of the vegan hot dog

[caption id="attachment_57112" align="aligncenter" width="420"] THE FOURTH OF July is a holiday consecrated in meat smoke. On this day, lovers, neighbors, children, and friends gather around a BBQ, cold beers sweating in hand, to stare into piles of pork belly, strip steak, burger patties... Continue

Sonoma Valley’s newest restaurant

The team behind (the wheel of) the Tri Tip Trolley food trucks has pulled into a new endeavor -- TIPS Roadside restaurant, on Sonoma Highway at Adobe Canyon Road in Kenwood. Proprietors Andrew and Susie Pryfogle officially opened the doors this week after an extensive... Continue

Foods that heal – even yummy snacks

The Ceres Community Project was founded on the idea that healthy food is good medicine. Of course those meals have to taste good, too, and be part of a manageable routine. Ceres this summer brings its Nutrition Education Program to Sonoma Valley Hospital, with classes... Continue

A brief history of macaroni and cheese

Popularized by Thomas Jefferson, this versatile dish fulfills our nation’s quest for the ‘cheapest protein possible’. A brief history of America’s appetite for macaroni and cheese. More. Continue

Food, wine and vintage cars

After a day on the track at Sonoma Raceway, a fleet of vintage cars converge on Sonoma Plaza for the annual Historic Race Car Festival on Saturday evening, June 2. With some 30 vintage and collectible autos on display, guests can sample food and wine... Continue

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