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Romancing the exotic, erotic truffle

Chef Nicola Chessa makes magic with truffles. Photo: Wanda Hennig
By Wanda Hennig *First published Cuisine Noir magazine 2013
At lunchtime on …
Food rocks at Napa Truffle Festival

Black Diamond Truffles at the Napa Truffle Festival. Photo: Wanda Hennig
Sooner rather than later and most likely within the next …
Trains and Lady Bird and Greyhound: an adventure

A snowstorm whites-out the highway. Do three solo travelers, abandoned in Sacramento, abort their respective journeys—or unite and make a …
SAfm Otherwise: Shado Twala speaks to Wanda Hennig about Cravings (Podcast)

‘Shado’s interviews are more of a conversation than a straight Q&A. The interview will be about the book; how it came about and what it deals with. From depression to social phobia to meditation, celibacy, etc,’ SAfm Otherwise producer Hazel Makuzeni said. I was blown away that Otherwise host Shado Twala had read my book (Cravings: A Zen-inspired memoir…)—and liked it. And, might I say, ”got it”—in the sense that one writes memoir (“one” meaning “I”, natch…) to reach and express one’s truths. Knowing that it will speak to some people. Not to others. Hoping it will speak to “the right people” in an affirming, empowering way…
On the way to the wedding: on track—or off?

Traveling to island nuptials by train is fine. Not missing the ferry and the whole blissed out event is even …
Travel: Making Waves at Mavericks

You don’t have to be stoked on surfing to enjoy a great escape to Mavericks the famed surf spot and …
Best Beaches Northern California: Flavors of Capitola and Santa Cruz

The Moss Beach coastal stroll — Highway 1’s best kept secret?

A breathtaking beach walk; a scenic cliff-top hike; a chance to see harbor seals up-close-and-personal; and if you keep your …
Insider guide to Fort Bragg: 20-plus delicious reasons to go there now

Napa and Sonoma Cook

You can too!
Have you thought of adding “culinary education and cooking skills” to your wine country travel menu?
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