Anatomy of a Food Truck

By Kira Catanzaro | Sonoma Valley Sun Since the recession of 2008, the idea of selling food from a vehicle has surged in popularity. Of course food trucks have been commonly found on TV and movie sets in Los Angeles for decades, so naturally, that... Continue

Five reasons why therapy and counseling is important for couples

For long time partners, there may be times they might feel that the spark in their relationship is gone. While other couples who have just been together, they might feel that they really do not know their significant other. Regardless of whether a couple has... Continue

Establishing yourself financially in later life

Nearly every graduate leaves school hoping to get a well-paying job and enjoy a good life ahead. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. With your first job, responsibilities come knocking -- and worries about your financial goals. With such things stressing you, you may... Continue

Smart ways to get your home appliances repaired

Is your air conditioning unit is no longer cooling your room the way that it used to, or is your water heater taking a long time to heat the water for your shower? In these instances, you begin to wonder whether your home appliances need... Continue

Scrabble: Meet the professionals

Are you tired of losing every Scrabble game night to your friends and family? Are you struggling to come up with better words, despite studying your vocabulary? Is unscrambling letters difficult for you? Do you find it hard to properly utilize the board? Thankfully,... Continue

The art of prepping meat

Five rules for prepping meat from the experts at Seriously Smoked. 1. Don’t Rinse Meat Before Cooking A lot of people wash meat or rinse it before cooking but it’s not needed. In fact, doing this can actually spread bacteria around the sink and kitchen.... Continue

Vote now! Best of Sonoma Valley 2019 readers poll

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Super Sunday Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, February 2 Go 49ers! Go carbs! The super Super Bowl morning spread includes hearty organic goodness: local sausage, pumpkin muffins, seasonal frittata, coffee, juice and lots more. $15, six and under $6. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Springs Community Hall, 18627 Sonoma Highway. Continue

Pairing wine with… Girl Scout cookies

Pairing wine with food, even dessert -- sure. But have you ever considered matching different wine varietals with Girl Scout Cookies? Sonoma winegrower Tom Meadowcroft has. “Samoas, Thin Mints, Trefoils – they’re all even tastier when paired with wine,” Meadowcroft says. He'll prove it with... Continue

Surf, turf, salad and scholarships

Saturday, January 25: Your local Sonoma Native Sons handle the cooking (rib eye, prawns, salad, cheese cake, yum) and the chores for the 16th annual Surf and Turf Dinner, a benefit for the Sonoma Valley High School Scholarship Fund. Dinner, auction and dancing with the... Continue

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