Bachan’s Founder Justin Gill Shares Favorite Sonoma County Spots
The founder of the supremely popular, Japanese-style barbecue sauce reveals the best local spots for margaritas, surfing and more.
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Culinary Instructor Mei Ibach Shares Secrets on How to Be a Successful Chef
Chef and instructor Mei Ibach talks passion for cooking, affordable culinary education, being curious about different foods and more.
Spoonbar in Healdsburg Welcomes New Acclaimed Chef
Chef Robert Leva, who previously worked at Michelin-starred Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley, takes the helm at h2hotel's restaurant.
‘It’s Just a Real Nice Time on the Farm’: Petaluma Farmer and Musician Arann Harris’s Shows Are Joyful Affairs
Known as Farmer Arann, he puts on shows and music education programs at his family’s Windrush Farm just west of Petaluma.
Sebastopol Floral Designer Transports Customers to Europe — One Bouquet at a Time
In rural Sebastopol, a flower farmer and her husband nurture flourishing fields and orchards for family gatherings and eager gardeners.
Healdsburg Chef Kim LaVere Shares a Vibrant Late-Spring Menu for the Ultimate Garden Party
The seasonal, garden-fresh menu makes excellent use of our local bounty. Think of it as the ultimate welcome to the beginning of summer.
How a Team of Hobby Growers Made Sonoma County a Hotbed of Rare Fruit
During the magical bloom of springtime in Sonoma County, vibrant orchards all over the region are growing unusual varieties of fruit you’ll likely never see in a supermarket.
Healdsburg’s New Honey Tasting Room La Ruche Offers ‘Plenty to Geek Out About’
For those who primarily experience honey from a squeezable plastic bear, a visit to Healdsburg’s new honey tasting room is an eye opener.
‘It’s the Best Meat I’ve Ever Had’: Sonoma County Ranches, Butchers Supply Tasty Meats You Can’t Get From the Grocery Store
A growing number of Sonoma County ranches cater to local demand for bulk orders of beef, pork and lamb. Here's where to go for locally raised meats
Local Pilot Program Offers a New Way to Support Small Farmers in Sonoma County
Modeled on a similar program in San Mateo County, the idea is “to have more equitable land access to smaller farm property.”