It’s been a while since I’ve been able to make the Wednesday night Petaluma Farmers Market. The stars aligned just right today (barely) and I was hightailing it downtown early this evening with the little man. The weather here has been gorgeous lately – a tad hot, but just right for this southern girl – … Continue reading »
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MOO-COW GOODNESS
Nothing quite says Sonoma County grown like Cowgirl Creamery Cheese. Artisanal and organic creamy goodness, it pretty much exemplifies all the things we love about Sonoma County. I first fell in love with this brand years ago at a fancy wine auction in Napa. Part of a multi-course meal, their Mt. Tam cheese was the … Continue reading »
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOUNTY
Tonight was a treat. It was the first night of Petaluma’s Wednesday night Farmers markets, a tradition for the boy and me. When I was pregnant last summer with the little guy, we started going to this fun market every Wednesday night where I would quickly devour a butter-lemon-sugar crepe from the crepe stand and … Continue reading »
DID YOU SAY PIE??
Last weekend, in the midst of 104 degree fevers (his, not mine), midnight pharmacy runs and many a sleepless night, I got an email about this wonderful pie making class coming up in mid-June. Tempting. Verrrrrrry tempting since baking is not quite my forte and I’ve always thought that there simply must be an inner … Continue reading »
‘TIS THE SEASON
Farmers market season! Around this time of year, I start to get a little giddy. Holiday songs start playing in my head with lyrics like ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year…’, but rather than visions of sugar plums dancing in my head, I see piles of romano beans, stacks of tomatoes and rows … Continue reading »
THE UNDERWOOD BAR & BISTRO
Located on an obscure road in obscure Graton (near Sebastapol), there is a salad that haunts me. That brings me back, time and time again. Shall I list the ingredients? Frisee. Pancetta lardons. Poached egg. Parmesan. And a touch of bliss. Frisee aux Lardon Salad. An absolute gem. Eating lunch at the Underwood Bar & … Continue reading »
SONOMA COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK
Well, it’s about time. Sonoma County finally has its own restaurant week! Coming up later this month, select restaurants throughout Sonoma County will be offering 3-course prix fixe dinners at $19, $29 or $39, from Feb. 22-28. A few SCL favorites are on the list, such as Bovolo, Girl & The Fig, Willi’s Wine Bar, … Continue reading »
SAD NEWS: ELOISE CLOSING
Well, it finally took sad, sad news to rouse me out of my blogging stupor/catatonic immobile typing state of mind. Restaurant Eloise is slated to close next Sunday night – a real tragedy for the western Sonoma County culinary scene. You can read the sad news *here*. You might remember my mention of Eloise’s chef, … Continue reading »
A WORTHY STOP: DRY CREEK GENERAL STORE
‘Tis the season for work travel for me (hence the lack of posts and lack of personal Sonoma County time period), but a little later this week you will find me back in one of my favorite parts of Sonoma County: Dry Creek Valley. Only 16 miles long and 2 miles wide, Dry Creek Valley … Continue reading »
HIDDEN GEM: MAI VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
Ok, I confess. It’s not just the pig with which I have a hang-up. Or true thin crust pizza. Or seductive wine. There’s actually another. Surprising, right?* Hangup #4 & #4.5: Vietnamese Pho and Spring Rolls. My love for Vietnamese cuisine began in college when a Vietnamese friend of mine invited me to his family … Continue reading »
