Sonoma resident owned famous cat painting

[caption id="attachment_59518" align="aligncenter" width="420"] My Wife's Lovers by Carl Kahler, 1891[/caption] You may have seen it come across your Facebook feed. November 3rd, "My Wife's Lovers," a 6 ft. x 8.5 ft. sized painting of 40+ cats by Carl Kahler, will be auctioned off at... Continue

In season: parsnips

[caption id="attachment_59510" align="aligncenter" width="236"] Parnips are in season! (Photo: Mike Licht, CC BY 2.0)[/caption] Parsnips are in season! The big giant white carrot-shaped root vegetable made an appearance at Paul's Produce last week and I could not resist them. When you buy them, buy small... Continue

Worth it: Dom Pérignon by the glass at Sigh

I'm one of those folks that likes to live the good life, but seeks out a deal whenever possible. Happy hour? You know where I am on Tuesdays (save my barstool at the Plaza Bistro Martin!). Free corkage night? I'll be there on Wednesday at... Continue

Crackin’ 90: Dane Cellars’ Bart Hansen

[caption id="attachment_59495" align="aligncenter" width="264"] 2009 Dane Cellars Zinfandel Los Chamizal Vineyard was one of two wines that scored 90+ in Wine Spectator in the same issue.[/caption] Crackin’ 90 is an ongoing series that talks with winemakers about the first time their wine “cracked 90,” with... Continue

Happy Deviled Eggs Day

[caption id="attachment_59470" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Happy National Deviled Egg Day! (Photo: Debbie R, CC BY NC ND 2.0)[/caption] Happy National Deviled Egg Day!! A popular dish for picnics and special occasions since the 18th century, the term "deviling" describes when a cook uses mustard or hot... Continue

Crisp Bakeshop now serving wine

[caption id="attachment_59360" align="aligncenter" width="334"] It's true: Crisp Bakeshop is now serving wine! (Photo: Facebook)[/caption] Sonomans now have another excuse to day drink (or start drinking early): Crisp Bakeshop is now serving wine. I can already see myself taking cover from the impending El Niño rain with... Continue

Frozen chicken recalled for Salmonella

A nationwide recall for stuffed and breaded chicken products from the frozen food aisle are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Specifically, Chicken Cordon Bleu, broccoli & cheese stuffed chicken, and Chicken Kiev. Salmonella is a terrible type of food poisoning, and while it... Continue

Sonoma Springs beer to benefit Sonoma firefighters

Almost one year ago, a 3-alarm fire destroyed a portion of the warehouse/retail center on Riverside Drive in Sonoma. Approximately 40 firefighters fought the fire. Each business located on the property was impacted - including the Divewalk Cafe and Sonoma Springs Brewing Co., both which... Continue

Help Kiwanis and skip the corkage fee

Kiwanis of Sonoma Plaza is having a wine friendly fundraiser! Purchase one of these handy wine carriers for a mere $30 and from now until March 31, 2016, you can receive free corkage at the Swiss Hotel, Saddles Steakhouse and the Red Grape! Proceeds benefit... Continue

Celebrate 25 years for $25 at Della Santina’s

[caption id="attachment_58895" align="aligncenter" width="347"] House-made gnocchi at Della Santina's is offered on their $25 set menu every Wednesday (Photo: Della Santina's Trattoria)[/caption] Keeping with the celebration of Della Santina's Trattoria 25th anniversary of serving up Italian cuisine in Sonoma, the restaurant is offering a special... Continue