Five Sonoma County wineries—Moshin Vineyards, Keller Estate, DeLoach Vineyards, Jordan Winery, and West Wines— will host writers for Writing Between the Vines writing retreat program in 2023. Now in it’s 10th year, Writing Between the Vines partners with wineries to host writers in residencies of up to one week in length. Participating wineries become part… Keep Reading
Behind a modest Catholic church in Sonoma County sits a little-known vineyard that’s also one of the most influential in California. The beefy, gnarly and 130-year-old vines of Cloverdale’s St. Peter’s Church Vineyard are the unsung heroes of the Rockpile region, an appellation known for producing intensely flavored Zinfandels that rank among the best in… Keep Reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (October 25, 2022)— A record early start on July 29 set a fast pace for the harvest season in Sonoma County and most of the crop is already in for the year. Traditionally, harvest season for grape growers begins in mid-August and runs through early November. However, like every year, farmers dance to the… Keep Reading
Flavorful Mayan street food at Mami’s Panuchos There’s always something new to learn in the magical world of food. This week, that lesson is panuchos. A panucho, for those who haven’t discovered it, is a Yucatán specialty of a fried tortilla stuffed with refried black beans and mounded with pulled achiote chicken, tomato, pickled red… Keep Reading
Here are the local winners of the 2022 Good Food Awards, which recognize the kind of food that brings people together and builds strong, healthy communities. After being rescheduled from January, the Good Food Awards ceremony honoring the 2022 Good Food winners was held last Friday at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.… Keep Reading
It’s almost here! This weekend is the Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience. It was the last major event I attended before COVID-19 shut down the world, and it’s going to be one of the first many of us take part in now that things are looking really good as far as a low number of cases… Keep Reading
Johnny’s Doughnuts, with multiple locations in northern California, is putting a twist on their cult-classic flavors this Valentine’s Day, now topped with Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles and glazes. Decorated doughnuts are available in-store starting Feb. 9 through Feb. 14. Specials include a heart-shaped Bismark filled with vanilla Pastry Cream, dipped in chocolate and coated with… Keep Reading
The frozen food section is a popular one in grocery stores, but one popular brand that is added to many shopping carts is facing troubles on all sides of the aisles. Workers have alleged unsafe conditions at one of the company’s factories and one of its products is being recalled. Reports say a complaint against Amy’s Kitchen… Keep Reading
If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then the breakfast sandwich is arguably the most important sandwich of all. Paired with a cup of coffee and packed with protein, fiber and carbs, it gives us a much-needed morning boost and is downright delicious: The combination of hot eggs, melted cheese, meat and… Keep Reading
As with most iconic foods, the exact origin of the bagel is largely unknown and highly debated — mostly because ring-shaped bread has been made by a variety of cultures for centuries. However, the earliest known appearance of what resembles the modern-day bagel first appeared in 1300s Poland as obwarzanek, a braided ring of dough that’s boiled, sprinkled… Keep Reading
