Category Archives: Eat and Drink

Tomatoes

We are now in the third week in September, and only very recently has it felt like summer weather; the kind of hot, dry days when the temperatures soar well into the 90’s.  I like to beat the heat with … Continue reading

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Jammin' – a Summer Ritual

The seasons come and go — with many associated traditions and rituals.  In the seasonal “food ritual department,” summer fruits and vegetables are probably my favorite of the entire year, especially all the wonderful berries.  Here in Sonoma, blackberries usually … Continue reading

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Tortilleria y Taqueria Jalisco

Sonoma is a town with its fair share of taquerias.   Enter the doors of any one of these, and one will usually find family owned and operated establishments.  The food is good, reasonably priced and offered in an atmosphere … Continue reading

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Madeleine

Imagine a relaxing winter afternoon, reading a good book in front of a fire.  For me, an afternoon like this is how I would find the word perfect defined in my own personal dictionary.  And if I wanted to tempt … Continue reading

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Pesto à la Pluie

Today’s early morning rainfall woke me from my sleep.  It was early and I was still tired.  Yet the gentle sound of autumn’s first rain was a delightful soundtrack to the start of the day.   I realized that with … Continue reading

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Bonjour Monsieur Café

I realize that I am a “creature of habit” in many aspects of my life.  Whether this is a good or bad thing, is certainly up for argument.  However, my morning ritual of enjoying a first cup of coffee in … Continue reading

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