My life of late has included a certain amount of discomfort.  Uncertainty being the ultimate discomfort, in my opinion.  Unknowing.  I take great comfort in the knowing, in decisions made, items on my ever-evolving list ticked off, goals met, plans made and followed. I have... Continue

2013. Looking back on the year that just passed, whizzed by insanely fast, I have to say it was an amazing, utterly blessed, year for me.  I traveled to remarkable new places, ate passionately, and loved the people in my life deeply.  The New Year... Continue

Here we are y’all...2014.  Can you believe it?  As each year passes, it’s always hard to believe that yet another one has come and gone.  Personally, my 2013 was a wonderfully yummy year, filled with many fabulous meals and experiences shared with friends and family. ... Continue

‘Tis the season for indulging in all manners of traditional holiday happiness: from frosted sugar cookies to buttery Yorkshire pudding, sticky fruitcakes and sweet, liquored up punches.  This time of year, I allow myself to nibble on a little bit of all the nostalgic goodies... Continue

My annual list: fifty yummy reasons to be thankful for Sonoma Thanksgiving.  This is meant to be the time of year to reflect on all the many reasons we have to be thankful, and this time of year, I am always utterly thankful for living... Continue

Thanksgiving.  There is no more delicious sounding word in any food-filled American year.  It conjures memories of my favorite cranberry jelly, slid straight from the vessel and sliced along the can’s very own rings.  Buttery, homemade stuffing will be doused with mom’s own giblet gravy,... Continue

We definitely don’t need a reason to celebrate here in Sonoma. Everyday is a celebration!  That wine!  That produce!  These restaurants!  Those views!  But, right now, late autumn, early winter in Sonoma, there sadly just ain’t much happening. Sure we’ve got breathtaking fall produce --... Continue