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Jan 6, 2026

Ingredients That Shine: Chef Juliana Thorpe Showcases Local Bounty

At The Lodge at Dawn Ranch, co-executive chef Juliana Thorpe channels her global culinary expertise into a menu that celebrates authenticity and regional abundance. Her culinary philosophy centers on simplicity and natural ingredients—an approach shaped by her formative years in Matutu, Brazil, where she grew up immersed in the rhythms...

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Dec 30, 2025

Designed to Be Devoured, Emily Luchetti’s New Line...

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Dec 22, 2025

Hopping the Pond: Kathleen Inman Grows Roots and...

.Dining

Dec 16, 2025

Nourishing Notions: Eli’s Deli at Osher Marin

Merriam Vineyards in Healdsburg

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Dec 16, 2025

East to West, Peter Merriam Hits the Slopes and the Vineyard

Peter Merriam and his wife, Diana, purchased their Sonoma County vineyard estate in 2000, as a next chapter for...

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Dec 9, 2025

Good & Mellow: Brandon Hanson Chills Out

Brandon Hanson co-founded Hanson Distillery in 2012, known for their high quality spirits, most notably the Hanson Vodka that...

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Courtney Clifton teaches basic cooking to kids at the nonprofit Hanna Center's Winter Culinary Camp.

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Dec 2, 2025

Community & Cookies, Local Baker Gets Kids Involved

Courtney Clifton runs a cottage food bakery out of her Santa Rosa home called Cove & Crumb, specializing in...

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Winegrower turns winemaker

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Nov 24, 2025

Home Ranch, Where Winegrower Turns Winemaker

Justin Warnelius-Miller grew up at Garden Creek Ranch in the Alexander Valley, learning viticulture from his father, a cabernet...

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Kristina Tucker discovered tea over 30 years ago and began working with The Republic of Tea soon after.

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Nov 18, 2025

Tea Time: Kristina Tucker Puts the Kettle On

With minister of enlightenment as her job title, Kristina Tucker holds some powerful energy at Larkspur-based The Republic of...

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Courtney Benham of CMB Family of Wines pours a glass of wine from a barrel.

.Food & Drink

Nov 11, 2025

Lauded Legacy: Courtney Benham Reignites a Wine Icon

Courtney Benham is founder and president of the vast CMB Family of Wines, including Martin Ray, Angeline, Synthesis, his...

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Nov 4, 2025

Living Wines: New Chapter for Martha Stoumen

Winemaker Martha Stoumen opened her debut tasting room in downtown Healdsburg on Oct. 9, marking a milestone since launching...

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