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Shop LOCAL + Eat LOCAL + Play LOCAL

Summertime is about being out in the beautiful outdoors with family and friends enjoying life. Life for me is all about great food, wine, craft beer, and family. There’s nothing better than being in the middle of a vineyard with stunning views soaking up the sun, sipping on something tasty. Being from here, some would… Read More Shop LOCAL + Eat LOCAL + Play LOCAL

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Easter Chowder

Easter Chowder Potato, Leek, Corn & Ham Chowder Did someone say Chow-da?!?   You’ll Need:   1 pound of smoked ham, cut into small cubes 5 stalks of celery, finely chopped 12 small to medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes ½ yellow onion, diced 2 leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced 3 cans… Read More Easter Chowder

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Moxie’s Rich {All Healthy} Minestrone Soup

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

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A Mid-Summer Night’s Cherry Roast

Recipe from Tomatomania Cookbook. Tomatomania coming to Trione Winery on April 30th, all day. Join us!!  FROM SCOTT: “The unsung heroes of the garden in my book? Cherry tomatoes. Many ’maniacs scrunch their noses when I suggest they grow cherries. Some say they have a “unique” taste. Others complain they had way too many cherries one… Read More A Mid-Summer Night’s Cherry Roast

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Roasted Cauliflower- A Staple for the Healthy Household

Roasted Cauliflower: Kid Tested…Mother Approved 🙂 My boys LOVE this as does my chef hubby!! Everyone likes to start to think “Healthy” for a new year, and we all have those New Year’s resolutions… but how can we eat healthy all of the time when carbs taste so good?! I know that’s my trouble area-… Read More Roasted Cauliflower- A Staple for the Healthy Household

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Amy’s Drive Thru- Sonoma County Fast Food

Amy’s Drive Thru is the world’s first ever fast food vegetarian, vegan, and no GMO restaurant. Amy’s opened Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 10am. They will be open everyday for service from 10am until 10pm in Rohnert Park, near the entrance of the Graton Casino. This is a seriously healthy alternative to the fast food restaurants… Read More Amy’s Drive Thru- Sonoma County Fast Food

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White Wine Spritzers: 31 days of Deliciousness for Summer

Summertime is the best time to enjoy a wine spritzer. It’s the perfect drink for the mom who wants to sip on something refreshing but also wants to be able to have more than one! The bubble water dilutes some of the alcohol and adds a little more excitement to the drink. Here is a… Read More White Wine Spritzers: 31 days of Deliciousness for Summer

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Spiced Shrimp and Zoodles

Spiced Shrimp and Zoodles {Whole30 Approved} Kid Tested 🙂 My little loves this. It’s good for them too!  I have been pinning recipes with “Zoodles” {zucchini noodles} for the last couple of days and thought I’d better buy a spiral cutter and try them out! After seeing what all of the fuss is about, I… Read More Spiced Shrimp and Zoodles