Lessons from a Fire Ecology
Lessons from a Fire Ecology By Leilani Clark A few times a year, Edward Willie tends to the last remaining dogbane patch in Sonoma County. Situated on a three-acre preserve […]
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Adventures in Drinking
Let Cocktails Be Thy Medicine The Drawing Board’s apothecary-inspired cocktail bar isn’t afraid to put adaptogens in your hot toddy. By Bernadette Machard de Gramont Is it possible to
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Watershed Protector Powers, Activate!
How an unprecedented disaster led to an unprecedented coordinated action to keep toxic ash out of the Russian River watershed. For 26 years, Jim Cadden lived with his wife Carol
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Wine of the Times
Women-Owned Wineries of Sonoma shifts the spotlight to women winemakers. By Bernadette Machard de Gramont As a winemaker and winery owner, Jennifer Reichardt has experienced her share of sexism and
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
The fire may have destroyed their farms and homes, but these local farmers won’t stop growing food for the rest of us. By Ariana Reguzzoni Thirty years ago, Janet and
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Savorbang!
Welcome to our regular recipe column from local teacher and stand-up comedian Sarah Whitmore. In this installment, Sarah puts a fresh spin on an old favorite: The Hippie Salad. Make
Locavortex
Sonoma Family Meal: Healthy, Dignified Comfort Food for Fire Victims. Erin Havstad’s life lately has been awash in compiling personal property lists, managing a complex home rebuilding process, commuting to
High Tech vs. High Touch
High Tech vs. High Touch Amazon Go, a technology-driven retail grocery experience, announced recently it was opening to the public after a few rounds of beta testing with Amazon employees.
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A Letter from the Editor
Nourish, Recover, and Rebuild. Like everyone else in Sonoma County, I was impacted by the devastating North Bay fires. On October 8, just before 11pm, I ran out of my
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A Nourishing Tradition
How commercial-scale bone broth came to the North Bay. Cesar Vernier’s surgical steel pot would reach his waist if it sat on the ground. Because he’s hoisted it onto a
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