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November in Sonoma County

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Mirjam de Rijk

November can be rainy or not so rainy. So far we have not seen a lot of rain yet. Right now we are in the middle of a drought. However November is a month with a lot of fruit trees that … Continue reading →

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The farmers market

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Mirjam de Rijk

Year round veggies from your own garden, yes the local climate allows the local veggie garden enthusiast to harvest veggies year round. For those who don’t have the time nor the  desire to dig in the dirt but who love … Continue reading →

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Mendocino Coast – weekend get away

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Mirjam de Rijk

The coast of California is considered one of the most beautiful coasts of the world. The northern part of it is rugged with spectacular views. A favorite weekend get away destination is Mendocino, a small coastal town about a 2 hour … Continue reading →

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The Sonoma County Fair

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Mirjam de Rijk

Sonoma County has strong agricultural roots. As early as 1920, Sonoma County was ranked as the eighth most agriculturally productive U.S county and a leading producer of poultry products, hops, grapes, prunes, apples and dairy products, largely due to the … Continue reading →

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The best brownies in town.

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Mirjam de Rijk

Moving to a new area is a busy time. A lot of changes, finding your way around town and finding your favorite stores. Time for comfort food. Brownies is a great comfort food, but not just any brownie, only the … Continue reading →

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Movie time in Sonoma County

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Mirjam de Rijk

Over time Sonoma County has been a popular spot to film movies. A few Alfred Hitchcock movies were set in Sonoma County. The movie Shadow of a Doubt is mostly filmed in the JC area in Santa Rosa. Since it … Continue reading →

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Shopping for wine – Bottlebarn

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Mirjam de Rijk

Besides the fact that Sonoma County is a great place to visit wineries and taste their wines in the tasting room, there is also a great local store to buy wines: Bottlebarn. It’s located in an industrial area in North … Continue reading →

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Bounty of Sonoma County, local fruit and veggies year round

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Mirjam de Rijk

Sonoma County, as is often the case with coastal counties in California, has a great degree of climatic variation and numerous, often very different, micro climates. Santa Rosa has a Mediterranean climate with cool, wet winters and warm, mostly dry … Continue reading →

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Graton – off the beaten path

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Mirjam de Rijk

Graton is not necessary the first place that comes to mind when going out for dinner or lunch. It’s a small unincorporated town just north of Sebastopol. After a super recommendation  from a friend for Underwood Restaurant we finally went … Continue reading →

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Favorite Coffee Place

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Mirjam de Rijk

While you will find the usual coffee chains in Sonoma County –Starbucks, Peets-, we have some local places that are worth a try. One of them is Flying Goat coffee. You will find them on 3 locations in Sonoma County: … Continue reading →

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