SF Beer week is one of my favorite times of the year; it’s my birthday and I get to enjoy copious amounts of amazing beers from all across the Bay Area and beyond. Beer week is an action packed week filled with beer dinners, beer pairings, educational seminars with brewers and brewery owners, sensory seminars… Read More Drink Up, it’s Time for SF Beer Week
On the hunt for new beers to enjoy with my classic Thanksgiving dinner, I asked Matt Fenn, local beer expert and co-owner of Beercraft bottle shop and taproom in Rohnert Park, what beers he recommends for Thanksgiving. Check out the full article and what Matt recommends here on SonomaMag.com. I hope you enjoy these beers as much as I… Read More 5 Beers to Have at Your Thanksgiving Table
NORCAL BEER GEEKS FESTIVAL TOMORROW! Don’t miss the 3rd annual NorCal Beer Geeks Festival TOMORROW at the Petaluma veterans building. A fun beer event with a great cause. Here are the details on Sonoma Magazine. Hope to see you there! Cheers, Jess
A topic that is near and dear to my heart- with my new gig at Sonoma Magazine I was able to incorporate my passion for wine and beer all in the same feature. It’s harvest time for wineries and we all know that beer plays a huge role in the wine-making world; after a long,… Read More It Takes a lot of Great Beer to make Sonoma County Wine!
Being a craft beer lover and a new dog mama, I have changed the way I travel and the places I go out to. It can be tough to find dog friendly places, even though now in Sonoma County, dogs are welcome on the patios of most places that serve food {though still, businesses can… Read More SoCo Dog Friendly Breweries & Taprooms
Lemon Garlic Dandelion Greens Whole30 Approved I love dandelion greens. I love the bitter taste and the grainy texture of the raw green. I have been trying experiment with creating a less bitter taste and this is not that… this dish is flavorful, but bitter. Serve with something creamy and rich. You’ll Need: 1 bunch… Read More Lemon Garlic Dandelion Greens
Lemon Herb Dressing Whole30 Approved You’ll Need: ½ c Olive oil 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp citrus salt {or kosher salt if you don’t have citrus} Juice from 1 lemon Method: Whisk. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Eat Clean, Eat Healthy, & Eat Well.
Balsamic caramelized onions Whole30 Approved This is a must have in the kitchen. I love onions any way- raw, pickled, roasted, sauteed, caramelized… give me an onion any day of the week! But these are a necessity on whole30. They give that nice sweetness to a savory dish and you can cook them in… Read More Balsamic caramelized onions
Cucumber Radish Spring Salad Whole30 Approved You’ll Need: 1 English cucumber, peeled and quartered lengthwise, then sliced 10 radishes, sliced thin 1 large avocado cut into chunks 2 tbsp lemon herb vinaigrette salt & pepper to taste Method: In a bowl mix all produce with vinaigrette so everything is coated well. Add additional vinaigrette if desired.… Read More Cucumber Radish Spring Salad
Moxie’s Rich {All Healthy} Minestrone Soup Whole30 Approved You’ll Need: 1 pound smoked ham, cut into small cubes 1 yellow onion, chopped 8 carrots, peeled and sliced in ¼ inch rounds 2 white sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed in 2cm cubes 1 bunch rainbow chard, ends chopped, and greens sliced in thin ribbons 4… Read More Moxie’s Rich {All Healthy} Minestrone Soup