Diane Peterson
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Sonoma County chef shares dad-approved recipes for Father’s Day
Pancakes are a go-to dish for this local chef and his two young daughters. → Read More
Walt’s world: Santa Rosa author explores Disneyland history through its founder’s eyes
Walt Disney comes alive as a Disneyland tour guide in Marcy Carriker Smother’s new book. → Read More
Kayatta Patton: ‘She’s an inspiration’
Ready to rock the year: Rap-singer Kayatta Patton, comedian Jesus Garcia and dancer Victor Temple. → Read More
Don Green, man behind SSU’s Green Music Center and ‘Father of Telecom Valley,’ dies at 90
Don and Maureen Green founded the Green Music Center at SSU. → Read More
Stark restaurants’ chef shares salads to lighten up summer suppers
Stark restaurants’ chef offers recipes for three popular salads and one vinaigrette. → Read More
North Bay olive oils recognized as some of state’s best
Also, Paradise Ridge Winery bringing back its popular Wines & Sunsets event. → Read More
Kenwood backpacker writes cookbook for those who love camping
Inga Aksamit’s new cookbook has dozens of “just add water” recipes. → Read More
2021 North Coast Wine Challenge winners announced
The Best of the Best winner made contest history. → Read More
Top Sonoma distiller shares favorite ’quarantini’ recipes
Hanson creates unique vodka and whiskey using wine grapes and locally grown fruit. → Read More
New cookbook offers advice on avoiding a cooking rut
Rebecca Katz’s seventh cookbook teaches home cooks how boost flavors through global spices, herbs. → Read More
Sonoma County wind watch upgraded, expanded
The high wind watch starting Sunday night has been upgraded to a wind advisory for all of the Bay Area. → Read More
Contest honoring legendary food writer looks back on a remarkable year
Contest evoking writer M.F.K. Fisher elicits essays about food, memory and a remarkable year → Read More
Gift ideas galore for the food and drink lovers on your list
Here is a roundup of last-minute food and beverage gifts. → Read More
Winter desserts add spice to the holiday season
Casey Stone, pastry chef at John Ash & Co., shares three of his favorite recipes for decadent desserts. → Read More
Sonoma County chef’s advice for frying perfect latkes for Hanukkah
Chef Bruce Riezenman serves potato pancakes with Citrus-Cured Salmon, dill, capers, lemon and crème fraîche or sour cream. → Read More
Petaluma catering company’s secrets to the perfect pot pie
Bay Laurel Culinary in Petaluma updates this all-American classic with a California twist. → Read More
Healdsburg Airstream owner creates cookbook with stress-free recipes for the road
A Healdsburg Airstream owner’s new cookbook is the definitive guide for eating on the move. → Read More
Harvest Fair food awards draws new entrants, novel creations
The Sonoma County Harvest Fair Professional Food Competition drew fewer entrants this year for its annual taste-off. → Read More
How a hat trick rescued this local sportsgear entrepreneur
Luke Fraser of Bart Bridge custom sportsgear has left sports behind in order to make hats with Northern California city patches. → Read More
‘Petaluma has a chicken ... naturally’
Hyper-local head coverings with whimsically vivid imagery. How a design-based “hat trick” rescued sportsgear entrepreneur Luke Fraser. → Read More