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Beginners’ Foraging Guide: Four Foraging Tips from a Wine Country Chef
During his tenure as executive chef at Jordan Winery, Todd Knoll has become an expert in foraging. He shared his foraging guide tips for beginners in the… Continue Reading
How to Make a Spring Tulip Wreath
What better way to welcome spring than with a beautiful floral wreath on your front door? A spring tulip wreath is a simple DIY project that adds… Continue Reading
7 Essential Bee Garden Design Tips
Bees may be small, but they are critically important to the sustainability of agriculture and ecosystems. Plants and flowers depend on them as pollinators, and they discourage… Continue Reading
25 Fascinating Honey Bee Facts to Sweeten the Mind
Honey bees are fascinating creatures. Not only do they make delicious honey, but they also are responsible for pollinating crops. Even though wine grapes are cultivated (meaning… Continue Reading
Spring Dinner Party Menu with Wine Country Recipes
Spring in Sonoma County delivers a burst of color—mustard fields bloom and wildflowers grow as tender green grape buds make their first appearances on the vines. It’s… Continue Reading
Mouthwatering Spring Foraging Recipes to Craft in Your Kitchen
Finding beauty in the hills of the Alexander Valley is hardly a difficult task—as residents of Sonoma Wine Country, we decorate our homes and tables with branches… Continue Reading
A Weekend in Wine Country: Stay Overnight at 12 Sonoma Wineries with Lodging
The beauty and allure of Sonoma County Wine Country continue long after the sun has set and the tasting room doors have closed. That’s why so many… Continue Reading
Olives and Olive Oil Health Benefits & Fun Facts
Ever since Franciscan missionaries from Mexico first brought olive trees to California in the 18th century, Golden State farmers have been growing olives to produce olive oil… Continue Reading
Three Great Make-Ahead Dessert Recipes for Chocolate Lovers
No matter what you’re serving for dinner, a rich chocolate dessert is a welcome end to any meal. Rich, creamy, and dense, chocolate desserts are also ideal… Continue Reading
Sonoma Wineries That Serve (and Sell) Authentic French Champagne
French wine lovers, it’s time to raise a glass: Champagne has arrived in Sonoma County. There is something ethereal about drinking true Champagne, from France’s Champagne region,… Continue Reading