Help those displaced by the Rocky Fire

[caption id="attachment_55780" align="aligncenter" width="361"] These items were donated by community members and are en route to Rocky Fire Evacuation Centers[/caption] Over 12,000 of our neighbors in nearby Lake County have been evacuated due to the devastating Rocky Fire. Many were forced to leave their homes... Continue

New stamp celebrates summer harvest

[caption id="attachment_55772" align="aligncenter" width="237"] Love the new foodie stamps from USPS!![/caption] I'm a stamp geek. I grew up flipping through my dad's stamp collection that he created as a kid, which led me to create my own as a young adult. One of my favorite... Continue

How much water does it take to grow?

[caption id="attachment_13111" align="aligncenter" width="293"] It takes 93 gallons to grow one pumpkin - at least in the mass food production world. [/caption] The California drought is still in full-effect and we're also in the heart of growing season. The bounty at farmers' markets is growing... Continue

Have a Happy Sweet New Year – honey & Judaism

[caption id="attachment_55651" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Challah bread and honey makes a perfect pairing - even if you're not Jewish! (Photo: Nevin Cullen)[/caption] Food and religion is intertwined - whether it's stories of Jesus turning water into wine in the Christian faith or leaving fresh fruit at... Continue

Mentoring Alliance looks to fulfill wish list

[caption id="attachment_55638" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance is seeking in-kind donations for their 2015-16 school year (photo: Facebook)[/caption] School starts on August 17 throughout Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance is seeking your support in making this a great year for their over... Continue

Will USPS be shipping wine soon?

[caption id="attachment_55589" align="aligncenter" width="380"] USPS might be shipping wine soon[/caption] When you want to send a bottle of fine Sonoma Valley wine to friends or family out of state, do you often find yourself standing in line at UPS rather than shipping it through the... Continue

Speed and fire take the track at Sonoma this weekend

[caption id="attachment_55505" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The fastest cars on earth take the stage at Sonoma Raceway this weekend (NHRA)[/caption] Starting Friday, the 28th NHRA Sonoma Nationals will take place at Sonoma Raceway. But hold on Sonoma Valley, this isn't a car race. This is a challenge... Continue

Glorious Bites wants your recipe to win $5k

[caption id="attachment_55400" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Celebrity chef Brooke Williamson will award the tastiest appetizer $5,000 as part of the Glorious Bites Challenge[/caption] Are you a savvy home cook or a young line cook looking to make it big? Well, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards wants you... Continue

Wanna get a Wine MBA?

Sonoma State University (SSU) has launched the world's first Wine focused Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The program is designed to accommodate professional's schedules, with classes taking place on weekends over the course of 17 months. It features curriculum around consulting, case study analysis,... Continue

Race car drivers turn grape stompers

[caption id="attachment_55084" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Force vs. Rahal at Sonoma Raceway (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)[/caption] Race car drivers Courtney Force and Graham Rahal stomped grapes today in a wacky promo stunt to promote the upcoming NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Force is the winningest female driver... Continue