Postcards From Sonoma Country» Cooking

“It’s paradise for flavor” John Ash, chef and author

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:15:31 +0000

Here’s why award-winning cookbook author and restaurateur Chef John Ash loves Sonoma Country: “there is so much that is going on here.”

Having recently received the “Cooking School Teacher of the Year” by the International Association of Culinary Professionals, John’s success is found in his commitment to culinary education at the Vintner’s Inn in Santa Rosa.

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Listen now to John explain why he loves Sonoma Country.

Hear the extended interview with John here:

Gerard Presents – Wine Country Paella

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:12:32 +0000

Now known the world over, Gerard Nebesy bested Bobby Flay on “Throwdown” on the Food Network, and he is paid to lug his paella pans around the world. But in Sonoma Wine Country, he’s known as “Gerard the guy at the Occidental Farmers Market.”

He also makes appearances in Healdsburg, Sonoma, Windsor and everywhere else in Sonoma County.

See how he makes his own paella, with his fresh Sonoma County catch, here:

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The Dramatic Sonoma Coast

admin — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:09:34 +0000

I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this Postcard.

Here’s a quiz. Where are you if you’re able to enjoy fine cuisine, a round of challenging golf, magnificent hiking, kayaking and let’s, for good measure, throw in stargazing.

The answer is Sea Ranch Lodge on the dramatic Sonoma Coast. And besides hiking, biking and all that other fun stuff, you can also explore the historic town of Gualala, visit Fort Ross and you can also go on a mushroom foray. Wild About Mushrooms Company is dedicated to sharing the joys and benefits of wild mushrooms in a safe, responsible manner. This Saturday, they sponsor a a mushroom hunt and cook-up at Salt Point State Park. You’ll learn to identify and locate tasty seasonal mushrooms.

For me, the dramatic Sonoma Coast is irresistible this time of year.