Many of the key practices of regenerative agriculture – intercropping, where multiple crops are planted together, agroforestry, and integrating livestock, for example – have their roots with indigenous farmers who work with the land – not against it. Principles and Practices There is no doubt that transformation of many current farming practices are desperately needed, […]

Take a look at any list of the top American comfort foods and you will find grilled cheese sandwiches – often paired with Tomato Soup – somewhere on those lists. And why not? What is not to love about warm, buttery, melty, toasty grilled cheese, warm, velvety soup, and all of the memories we associate […]

To make Paella, you can use just about any ingredient that goes well with rice, ideally combining a few together. Some common ingredients include Chicken, Pork, Shellfish, Fish, Beans and Peppers. The star spice of Paella is Saffron, which transforms the dish into a beautiful golden color along with imparting its enticing aromatics and distinctive […]

Our coastal climate means not every evening in Sonoma County is a warm one. Take full advantage of the season with some easy cocktails that serve a crowd and some delicious food ideas, too! We have a lot of great summer entertaining supplies on sale this week, so be sure to check out our weekly […]

To eliminate the “entertaining uncertainty” that comes with this time of year, it pays to stock up ahead of time on the items you can, and one of those items is wine. Yes, we know when you hear the phrase “stock up”, you immediately equate it with spending a lot of money; however, that doesn’t […]

Like the final touches on a masterpiece, a good wine pairing can take an otherwise humble meal and transform it into something truly magnificent. There is something almost spiritual to the enjoyment of a good glass of wine, especially if served alongside a delicious meal, but figuring out what wine will bring out the best […]

Here in Sonoma County, you know that fall is near when the foliage starts to change colors, the days start to get shorter, there is a slight chill in the air, and the Sonoma County Harvest Fair comes to town! While the fair has been tabled for this year, the annual event has been running […]