What Kristin can’t stop eating, right now

I go through phases of craving certain foods, getting on a kick of preparing or dining out on a certain thing every day for days on... Continue

Dear Kenwood Inn: a love letter

Originally, this column was going to be a simple list consisting of my favorite spots locally to snuggle up with yummy food and my... Continue

Olive you Sonoma

As last week’s rains remind us of the many cold, grey days still to come this winter, I am strangely not at all sad. We have so... Continue

Lunch with the girls: Petaluma’s Della Fattoria

What brought me to Petaluma the very first time were the rumors that there was some pretty fabulous antiquing to be done there. There... Continue

Football, festivities and plenty of good food

I experienced a startling revelation this month. I like football. I really do. I can imagine my family and long time friends are... Continue

Required eating: comfort food

It’s almost impossible to pry myself from the warmth of my comfy bed these days. I manage to partially open one eye and focus on... Continue

New year, same old me.

Life is short. Truly, it whirls by at an alarming rate. Here we are on the brink of a new, delicious year. 2012, can anyone really... Continue

Discovering wood-fired bliss at Petaluma’s Central Market

I do believe I’ve mentioned my desperate quest for “happy dance” inducing cuisine? You know, the feeling; when you take a bite... Continue

What’s cookin’ wine country?

Crab “Steusday” at LaSalette LaSalette, just so happens to be one of my most favored winter dining spots, a perfect place to while... Continue

My good gift guide

As I sit pondering this week’s column, “I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus,” has now officially been stuck in my head for the third... Continue