Want to Help Restore Local Kelp Forests? Try Eating More Sea Urchins
Local sea urchin roe, or uni, is an umami delicacy on par with caviar — with an environmental backstory that people can feel good about.
Issue: November / December 2021
Taste Late-Harvest Wines from Sonoma
After the regular harvest concludes, but before vines shut down for the winter, a winemaker has one more chance to put their touch on the nearly-finished vintage with a late-harvest offering.
Sonoma Valley’s Pets Lifeline Helps Animals Find Their Forever Home
Sonoma Valley’s Pets Lifeline opened a new shelter last summer to serve local pets in need, a project that took several years to realize.
5 Sonoma Hotels to Visit This Holiday Season
Sonoma County hotels are helping guests and visitors get into the festive spirit with special events, treats and holiday decor.
A Dream Home in the Hills Outside Sonoma
Two designers and their daughter leave Oakland and transition to a slower-paced, rural life outside Sonoma.
Where to Taste Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil in Sonoma
It’s the season for olio nuovo, the fresh-pressed olive oil that marks the start of the holiday season.
6 New Restaurants to Try in Sonoma County
New restaurants, new dishes and favorite spots for the holidays.
4 Quiet Winter Hikes in Sonoma County
These shady forest groves are a respite from the flurry of the holiday season.
Petaluma Florist Shares Tips for Making Beautiful Holiday Wreaths
Tali Bouskila of Flower Casita likes to work with local growers and unique foraged finds when making wreaths. Her hallmark is a looser, less tightly-defined look.
50 Outstanding Gifts from Local Makers and Independent Stores
We’ve put together 50 holiday gifts to showcase the best of Sonoma creativity and craft.
