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"Pimm's Cup" cocktail with edible flower and cucumber from Geyserville Gun Club

Best Summer Cocktails to Sip at Healdsburg Restaurants and Bars

Healdsburg is a charmingly quaint wine country hamlet with uptown taste, and the craft cocktail scene has quickly risen to the ranks of its restaurants and wineries.… Continue Reading

outdoor vineyard hike in sonoma county healdsburg with mountains and vineyard views

Best Hiking in Sonoma County: Vineyard Hikes with Views

When I want to go wine tasting, my natural tendency, as a local, is to hop in the car and go find a tasting room. It’s the… Continue Reading

picnic day guests on blankets at Jordan Winery

Sonoma Summer 2019: Top 10 Things to Do

Sonoma summers are made for one thing: getting outside. From attending a concert or a picnic at a local winery and dining al fresco among the vines… Continue Reading

meadow of blue cama flowers at Jordan Winery

Things to Do in Sonoma County in Spring

Spring is the season in wine country that you’ll want to spend entirely outside. Rainy days are few and far between, the sun is shining—but it’s not… Continue Reading

chardonnay wine glass on fence with honey beehives in background

Napa and Sonoma Honey: Wineries that Also Make the Fruit of the Hive

Bees are a farmer’s best friend, pollinating plants that produce flowers and fruit. Although bees aren’t necessary to pollinate grapevines, they play a major role in the… Continue Reading

Jordan Winery extra virgin olive oil in glass bottles with olive leaf sprig garnish

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

Jordan Winery olive oil and basil on a kitchen counter at a cooking class at Relish

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

close up of Edible Flowers Microgreens from Earthworker at Sebastopol Farmers Market

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

two people picnicking with a cheese and charcuterie board and Jordan Winery Chardonnay

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