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

Foodie find of the week When it comes to consuming liquids, I typically only get excited by wine, preferably bubbly. Or, the occasional beer. Maybe a hard cider. Oh, yeah or sake...I really like sake. Gosh, I sound like an alcoholic. Don’t get me wrong,... Continue

At long last, here is the glorious weather that us Sonomans truly live for and right on its tail...plenty of delightful opportunities to get out about town and enjoy it. With plenty of fresh, spring-inspired food and drink, of course! Berries! Oh, what a long... Continue

Comfort Food We all know just what meal will make things all better when life’s got ya’ down. For some it’s the classic, bubbling macaroni and cheese, for others it might be a steaming bowl of herb-laden Vietnamese Pho. Noodles of all sorts are considered... Continue

Bacon. Simply the utterance of the word sends most people into a tizzy of delight, conjuring up happy memories of languid Sunday mornings or a perfect summer BLT. The aroma...oh boy, now that could drive a man wild or provoke a huge black bear to... Continue

I simply adore Healdsburg. I mean it might even be love. There, I’ve said it and I pray you don’t dislike me for it. Don’t get me wrong, I am devoted to Sonoma, married if you will, but as far as scandalous affairs go...mine would... Continue

Spring has certainly sprung in the Valley and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been practically living outdoors this week, face to the sun. So thrilled, I picked up some really pretty leeks for “Leek’s Mimosa” from Oak Hill at the Friday Market and yesterday... Continue