Savouring the Sierra Queen: Murphys, California

Savouring the Sierra Queen: Murphys, California

Sinking into my comfy designated role of “passenger” seat, I sit back and prepare myself for the great vacation that lies ahead. Ahh, the High Sierras… Evergreen air. Clean water. Miles of trails. I buckle my seat belt and begin skimming through the wine tasting options on the drive up to Calaveras County. Yes, that’s [...]

70′s Summer Funk T’s: Palmer Cash is King

70's Summer Funk T's: Palmer Cash is King

Killing time before the Wednesday night market in downtown Santa Rosa, I happened upon a gem of a find for men in Sonoma County. Masculine and chic, Shank boutique brings a whole lot of style without the drive to San Francisco or Marin. Shank offers a great selection of “hip” urban footwear, logo-free comfy zip [...]

Resurrecting Brother Juniper’s: Struan Bread

Resurrecting Brother Juniper's: Struan Bread

Brother Juniper’s Bread Book: Slow Rise as Method and Metaphor brings the magic of Santa Rosa’s legendary baker Peter Reinhart into your home baking repertoire with great ease. Free from the intimidating methods of weighing ingredients and ad-hearing to bakers ratios in the more advance baker books (including some of Mr. Reinhardt’s newer books), Brother [...]