Kristin Jorgensen is one of Sonoma’s most passionate, food obsessed residents. In this weekly column, she covers all the delicious happenings, foodie events and restaurants in Sonoma, the rest of Wine Country and beyond. Find her blogging daily as the Cook (thecardiganandcook.com) or via email at foodandwine@sonomasun.com.
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Blog Archives
Three great local farm stands, three great spring treats
Local, first of the season, strawberries are here! Oh, what a long, fruitless winter it has seemed! It is always right about the day that I am thinking, “Not one more orange. Not one more banana. Please!” That is exactly … Continue reading
Going hog wild through Wine Country
My boyfriend has a Harley. Yes, grandma, we wear helmets. It’s a sleek, black, monster of a motorcycle and there is no more spectacular way to experience Wine Country than from the back of that thing. As we wind around … Continue reading
It’s that time of year! The Tuesday Night Farmers Market begins
It was nearly four and a half years ago, a strangely warm October evening, that I stood in the Plaza flabbergasted by the beauty of a table stacked magnificently with old wooden crates overflowing with colorful heirloom tomatoes. I, simultaneously, … Continue reading
Food, wine and fun at Gay Wine Weekend
I stood there with the golden orange glow of the fading summer afternoon softening the spectacular surroundings and felt the fabulous energy of a hundred happy gay men. It was the second day of Out in the Vineyard’s 2011 Gay … Continue reading
Two food-filled days on the coast, part two
There is a quiet sort of peacefulness about mornings on Tomales Bay, wisps of damp fog tend to settle into the hills and between the branches of the eucalyptus trees towering over the winding coastal roads, fat drops of dew … Continue reading
Two food-filled days on the coast, part one
The bed was shaped like a boat, shiny teak surrounding the most luxurious mattress, mounded high with a pile of fluffy down pillows and crisp white sheets that were surely a zillion thread count. In fact, the whole cottage was … Continue reading
Kristin dreams of sushi
I remember, like it was yesterday, the first time I sat at a sushi bar, the first time I even walked into a Japanese restaurant. I was fifteen. I was nervous and jumped a little when I slid the chair … Continue reading
Sweet! Crisp Bake Shop opens this weekend
I pulled open the glass door and excitedly stepped into the new Crisp Bake Shop. I could hardly contain my delight as my eyes darted quickly from one thing to another, I could hardly stop myself from doing the “happy … Continue reading
In love with spring!
Spring. I’m in love with spring. I’m in love with spring produce. It is officially spring, but I continue to count the days until spring produce. I am obsessed with delicate little green English peas and those difficult to prepare … Continue reading
What’s cooking Sonoma?
A new “Star” in Glen Ellen Opening soon in downtown Glen Ellen, is a sure-to-be-tasty new eatery named Glen Ellen Star. Housed in the charming little building that was home to Saffron for many years, the Star is the brainchild … Continue reading