Making informed food decision every day

Every week when I begin to think about writing this column, I begin with the happy thought that I get to spend a bit of time with a handful of friends - that’s you, my dear, hungry readers. Chatting merrily about our favorite things: food... Continue

Of Prune, veggies, bacon and more

Gabrielle-isms As many of you know, last week I had the amazing opportunity to attend a dinner in Larkspur with the chef of my absolute favorite New York City restaurant, Prune. The chef, also a very talented writer, has just released her memoir entitled, “Blood,... Continue

Kristin hits the farm

Spring. You can almost feel its arrival on the morning breeze and in the sporadic, but glorious afternoon sunshine. Because of the changing of the clocks this weekend, I begin to feel a giddy, childlike excitement for what is surely to come with the warmth... Continue

The latest in food, in Sonoma and beyond

Restaurant perfection It means something different for everyone, doesn’t it. Finding your own little piece of restaurant heaven is often like finding your soulmate. A harrowing, heart breaking exploration that for some of us will never come to fruition. For most of my adult life,... Continue

Kristin wonders, what’s up?

During these rather quiet, uneventful winter days there’s plenty of time to spend pondering life’s most important questions. Queries such as, “What’s up with baked potatoes?” and why aren’t they on the menu at any restaurants anymore. Baked potatoes are by far one of life’s... Continue

2011 – the year of no regrets

Here we are y’all...2011. Can you believe it? As each year passes, it’s always hard to believe that yet another one has come and gone. Personally, my 2010 was a wonderfully yummy year, filled with many fabulous meals and experiences shared with friends and family.... Continue