Taste Life
My wine country Saturday was filled with excellent vino, culinary delights from two local chefs and new friends. Vicky and Mike, the charming owners of Amista Vineyards, wouldn’t want it any other way and I was fortunate enough to experience it. The day started with Chef Shari at Baci Cafe and Wine Bar. We were [...]
When celebrating a 25th Anniversary, only some of the finest Pinot Noir and bubbly will do. Well, I think it’s a solid rule. What can I say Gloria Ferrer’s Catalan Festival sets a fine stage. It started with a bacon wrapped date. It could have very-well ended there and I would have been quite happy. [...]
Beautiful building. Beautiful food. And an absolute favorite dining stop whenever I am heading to Sonoma. El Molino Central is my go to for some of the best Mexican food I have ever tasted. From their amazing chicken enchiladas suizas, to their unique pumpkin and white cheddar cheese tamales, every dish I have tried rocks [...]
Its been awhile. My blog was about to divorce me, but I think we finally made up. As a peace-offering, I decided a local adventure was in order. And I found my place, Lisa Hemenway’s Fresh Market off of Highway 12 in Santa Rosa. A delightful treat I must say and I have the pictures [...]
My latest culinary adventure lead me back to Sonoma’s most delicious cooking school: Ramekins, to bake with Italian Pastry Chef Maria Capdevielle. “M-a-r-i-a. I just met a girl named Maria. And suddenly that name will never be the same to me!” West Side Story’s homage to Maria is fitting for the beautiful and soft-spoken chef who transported [...]
Today I found my ethnic food mecca. Happened by accident really. See I’m hooked on Inari sushi. I plunk down a chunk of change any given week to enjoy this sweet and nutritious soy delectable. On a recent outing, I went to place my order from the small sushi bar stand inside the local supermarket. [...]
