FOOD AND DRINK

An unassuming winter day rolls around again. It’s not particularly sunny or raining; it is just a gray, calm day that is also, perhaps, a Wednesday. I have a business …

You’ve probably driven past Cache Creek Vineyards more times than you can count. Whether leaving or just coming into Lake County, it’s hard to miss the giant wine barrel resting …

Does it really get better than this? The night sky holds stars like diamonds, dust in the firmament expanding calm, peace, and stillness over our beloved Clear Lake. It lingers …

Next door to the Dollar Tree in Lakeport, you’ll find a fascinating restaurant. No, it’s not because it’s a taqueria complete with red walls lined with Diego Rivera prints, a …

When I say “Hidden Lake County,” I really mean it. If you want to find Howling Dog Cafe, you’ll have to look. First, you’ll have to find Lakeport, which shouldn’t …

The sky shines ruby blue, moist salt air caresses your face gently, and your hair welcomes the tussle and imbalance. Your whole being awakens and a broad smile and deep …

The heat serves as a reminder that summer still lingers in Northern California, even though the calendar says it should be fall. It’s a gentle nudge to savor each bright …

It’s a warm fall morning. The cool night air and dew have long since dissipated into the sunlight, leaving the grape leaves dry. Some vines still carry a heavy burden …

When my family ate out as a child, it was primarily Chinese, Mexican, and Italian. We were, after all, vegetarians, and that did tend to limit our food choices at …

It’s a hot July afternoon. The sun is still high, ensuring the day still has hours left to be enjoyed while you cruise down Highway 20. As you weave your …

It always amazes me how a few miles over a mountain can make such a difference, but coming down St. Helena into the Napa Valley is like entering somewhere uniquely …

It’s a warm summer day in downtown Lakeport. The morning’s long shadows are giving way to the sun’s rising glow and warming temperatures. Main Street’s bustling traffic slows at the …

With a plethora of live music events happening locally, it’s a rare occasion for me to venture elsewhere. However, when my son’s idol, the very inspiration for his college degree, …

One of my favorite months of the year is May. Not only does it continue to bring spring flowers, but also picnics! With North America’s oldest freshwater lake, mountains, parks, …

Let’s face it; Lake County is truly the place you go to get away from the real world. There are few better ways to leave the city, relax, and enjoy …

Odds are you have eaten some of the food prepared by someone who once earned their chops at Aromas Cafe. If you’ve gone out to eat at any restaurant in …

Take a trip with me down memory lane for just a minute. It’s summer vacation and it feels like it’s going to last forever. You’re on a thrilling road trip …

It’s a damp day in Lake County. The clouds hang low in the sky, hiding the top of Mt. Konocti in the distance. The rain is squalling, slanting sideways in …

Now, I’ve been in pursuit of the perfect burrito, and it turns out I’ve already found it!  It’s a hot summer’s night on Main Street in Kelseyville, Lake County, when …

Well, I thought we’d get the “diet” out of the way when I tell you about my two-year Blue Zone journey with food–one of the Power of 9 principles. Two …

Tucked away in a shopping complex behind Hardester’s in Hidden Valley Lake, you’ll find some of Lake County’s best Mexican seafood. You’ll have to look for it; it’s in the …

It’s a bright fall day. The first colors of autumn leaves reluctantly give way to the shorter days and cooler nights. It’s a quiet, calm evening at Mad Mac’s Bar …

Wanna have it all? Well, you can. Nestled in the heart of Lake County’s wine country rests a picturesque vineyard, orchard, and working farm, complete with a pot-bellied pig, tortoise, …

Have you ever experienced something so wonderful that you struggle to find the words to describe it? That’s me at The Bloom’s Five-Year Anniversary party at Ripe Choice Farm and …

Rarely have I had a meal so thoughtfully prepared and served. The Blue Wing serves consistently good food, so when I learned that they had just become Blue Zones approved …