I don’t know if it’s the Southern gal in me, but I seriously adore this extraordinarily warm weather we’ve been experiencing in Sonoma this week. I cannot imagine something more luxurious than tossing on my flip flops, packing something cold – really cold and preferably... Continue

Fast cars, slow food Imagine this summer that you’re hosting a few thousand weekend guests. Oh, it’s all right, they’ll camp out in your backyard, but you’re going to have to feed ‘em. Boy, oh boy, do they drink. So, you better have some beer,... Continue

[caption id="attachment_17812" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Photo: MEGAN CLOUSE"][/caption] Are you ever curious about what restaurant folks are dining on behind those mysterious swinging kitchen doors?  Often times we’re simply stuffing bread in our mouths between tables or downing a strong, iced coffee; the thought of a... Continue

For pescatarians The past year or so has just been sort of sad here in Sonoma.  Why, you might ask?  Two words: No.  Sushi.  A famously food oriented town without sushi?  It simply isn’t right.  The thought of driving out of town every time the... Continue

The Grange is good There are many different reasons why we live in a town like Sonoma.  Of course, there’s the wine, the food, the history and the beauty, but I think mainly it’s because of the small town charm.  Because of our generous, wonderful small... Continue

Dim Sum and then some Food trucks, food trucks, food trucks.  Yes, I know you’ve heard it all before.  So, before I begin to go on and on about the Chicago Style hot dogs that were just too good to be true, the beautifully fried,... Continue

This weekend’s Memorial Day holiday typically kicks off the summer barbecue and grilling season.  The Southern gal in me looks forward to this time of year when we get to enjoy the delicious joy that a little wood, a bit of smoke and that delectable... Continue

A Banh Mi for me The cool, little Springs eatery, the Hot Box Grill, is now serving a casual, order at the counter lunch.  Yea!  I recently picked up some sandwiches that were all completely scrumptious and definitely not your run of the mill offerings. ... Continue