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    Post-Election: Finding Calm in a Glass

    Post-Election: Finding Calm in a Glass

    By Dina Novarr– At press time, there is uncertainty about the election results in the air—a sense of nervousness about how the results might land. After the whirlwind of election…

    Unraveling the Confusion – Sweet Potatoes Versus Yams

    Unraveling the Confusion – Sweet Potatoes Versus Yams

    By Debra Morris– With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you’re probably thinking about picking up some delicious sweet potatoes, and there’s no better place to find the best than at…

    The Donum Estate: A Magical World of Wine, Nature, and Art

    The Donum Estate: A Magical World of Wine, Nature, and Art

    By Leslie Sbrocco– Looking for an exceptional place to visit in Wine Country? I have just the spot: The Donum Estate. Donum is the Latin word for “gift,” and a visit…

    High School Reunions: Friend or Foe?

    High School Reunions: Friend or Foe?

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– I’m taking a slight detour for my column this week to, of all places, St. Louis. Why? I just celebrated my high school reunion…

    Let’s Toast to Diwali: A Celebration of Light and Life

    Cocktails with Dina As the calendar shifts into November, our lives start to get filled with all the seasonal celebrations this time of year brings. One celebration that opens up…

    France Meets India: Bombay Brasserie Opens With a Splash at Campton Place

    France Meets India: Bombay Brasserie Opens With a Splash at Campton Place

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– Campton Place has a storied history of talented Michelin star chefs who have graced its restaurant: Daniel Humm, Jan Birnbaum, Bradley Ogden, Todd Humphries,…

    Mezcal: A Spirit Born of Time and Tradition

    Mezcal: A Spirit Born of Time and Tradition

    Cocktails with Dina National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 until October 15, as a time to celebrate the vibrant diversity and heritage of Latinx culture. And…

    The 2024 Great Crucolo Parade in Oakland

    The 2024 Great Crucolo Parade in Oakland

    One of the largest wheels of cheese in the world is annually revealed at The Great Crucolo Parade outside Rockridge Market Hall in Oakland. This year’s parade took place on…

    Agritourism – Enjoying the Farm Experience

    Agritourism – Enjoying the Farm Experience

    Farmers’ markets are filling with all things fall—pumpkins for jack o’ lanterns, decorative gourds for your porch, hearty winter squash for fall cooking, and juicy pears and apples for scenting the…

    Magical Mendocino

    Magical Mendocino

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– There’s no doubt that the charming town of Mendocino on the North Coast of California is a mystical and magical place. Ancient redwood groves,…