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How to Make a Eucalyptus Greenery Table Runner

While my inner floral designer loves nothing more than a beautifully designed bouquet of flowers on the dinner table, it’s important to branch out. Family-style dinner parties… Continue Reading

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Centerpiece Ideas for Thanksgiving Table Decorations

As temperatures cool and leaves change color in Sonoma wine country, I’m testing out centerpiece ideas for Thanksgiving table decorations. Each year, I try to create elegant… Continue Reading

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Six Sonoma Wineries That Make Extra Virgin Olive Oil To Rival Their Wines

High-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the most delicious ingredients available to chefs and consumers, and the cornerstone of the lauded Mediterranean diet. Like… Continue Reading

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Get Fired Up: Best Cooking Classes in Healdsburg, Sonoma and Napa

Many wine travelers looking for things to do in Sonoma County seek out the best wineries, wine tours, outdoor activities and attractions, and if you’re a food… Continue Reading

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Top Craft Beers You Must Taste from Santa Rosa Breweries

Though I’m more of a wine girl, many of my close friends are craft beer connoisseurs, and my husband’s desert island wine is probably a Belgian strong… Continue Reading

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Eat, Drink, Play: 10 Things To Do in Sonoma County this Summer

Living in a culinary vacation destination like Sonoma wine country has more than its fair share of perks when it comes to food, wine, music and scenery.… Continue Reading

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Best Wineries with a View Near Healdsburg

Looking for the most scenic wineries near Healdsburg with the best views for wine tasting? Often travelers seek out Napa wineries that boast gorgeous vistas, but be… Continue Reading

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Starry Night Outdoor Party Tablescape Idea: Summer Alfresco Dining in the Dark

Alfresco dining under the stars is something we look forward to every summer and fall at Jordan in Sonoma County wine country. A star-filled sky and surrounding… Continue Reading

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Top 10 Tips for Pairing Cabernet Sauvignon with Steak

Does a glass of silky cabernet sauvignon always taste its best with an expertly grilled steak? We decided to put America’s most beloved food and wine pairing… Continue Reading

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Five Favorite Ways to Spend an Afternoon in Sonoma Wine Country

One of the best parts about working in Sonoma County is getting to hang out in this beautifully diverse corner of California wine country. Days off can… Continue Reading