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Take a break from your labors at Bella!
August 26, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st, 11-4:30 We hope to see you this weekend at Bella winery. Quit toiling, come on up to the winery and enjoy the lawn, wine, food and music. In the caves we’ll have a barrel taste, current and new release zinfandel, syrah and petite sirah. Food bites will be paired with our juicy red wines. Homemade macaroni and cheese with a crispy crust goes great with our big red wines and our Late Harvest zin will go up against dark chocolate cupcakes. Yum! Throw a blanket on the lawn,... [Read the full story]
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Tierra Vegetables: Meal in the Field 2008
August 25, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Join Tierra Vegetables and Chef Mateo Granados for their annual fall gathering in the field. Tour the garden, pick veggies from the field, create salsa, and enjoy a “meal in the field.” Chef Mateo Granados will be with us again to create a dinner from Tierra’s bounty, including sausage made from Lee’s lambs. WHEN: Sunday, 21 September 2008 The event will begin at 3 pm with harvesting from the field, making salsa, and preparing the meal. Dinner will be at 5 pm, more or less. WHERE: Tierra Vegetables,... [Read the full story]
Arts
This Photo Pairs Well with … This Video
August 6, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Last winter, I incarnated Mr. Pineapple Head in my kitchen to give to a friend as a housewarming gift. He’s since then–got quite a life of his own. Thought it would be fun to pair a picture of Mr. Pineapple Head with a video. I’m listening to an Indie Rock band out of Vancouver at this moment. Here is the video. Read More →
Food
Mateo Granados: Fresh, Local, Fabulous
August 10, 2008 · 1 Comment
I hear about Mateo Granados from a few people before I actually get to talk to him myself. David and Ondine mention him when they find out I’m looking for interesting perspectives. And I crosscheck the reference with Julie, my winemaker-foodie friend. She nods her head. Yes. Definitely. And when I’m talking to Evie at the Tierra Vegetables Farm Stand, she says: “Oh. You HAVE to talk to Mateo.” And she calls him right there and leaves a message with my phone number. Mateo calls me the next day. I’m driving home... [Read the full story]
Life
A Divine Affair: Purveyor of Fresh Local Perishables
August 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment
As part of my Day-in-the-Life multi-media event last month, I ran into Divine Affair and to ask them to remember to take pictures and snapped this one of my own. Back Patio at Divine Affair on 19 July 2008 I can’t remember when Divine Affair opened, but they are relatively new in Healdsburg — as a dining entity. I’m sure they’ve been around as a catering entity. If you end up either inside or on their back patio, I recommend the roast chicken (which–when you ask them, they claim to be the best... [Read the full story]
Drink
Two-Drink Minimum: Two Cocktails Recommended by Shana
August 14, 2008 · 1 Comment
Scott Beattie has certainly raised the bar for cocktails, not just in Healdsburg, but all over the United States. His soon to be released book, Artisanal Cocktails: Drinks Inspired by the Seasons from the Bar at Cyrus (you can pre-order it on Amazon) is all about using local ingredients to create unique, fresh custom cocktails. Though I have still not visited Cyrus to try one of his signature cocktails, I have enjoyed my fair share of beverages at many other establishments in Healdsburg. Months ago I discovered my favorite... [Read the full story]
Music
Roy Rodgers & The Delta Rhythm Kings
August 25, 2008 · Leave a Comment
It’s the last concert from the series Tuesdays in the Plaza. Join Roy Rodgers & The Delta Rhythm Kings. Go on up and say hello - and pass the word on to your friends. Their fans are the best at spreading the word. Read More →
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Roy Rodgers & The Delta Rhythm Kings
It’s the last concert from the series Tuesdays in the Plaza. Join Roy Rodgers & The Delta Rhythm Kings. Go on up and say hello - and pass the word on to your friends.... [Read more]
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Two-Drink Minimum: Two Cocktails Recommended by Shana
Scott Beattie has certainly raised the bar for cocktails, not just in Healdsburg, but all over the United States. His soon to be released book, Artisanal Cocktails: Drinks Inspired... [Read more]
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