Bee Nice: here’s the buzz
Did you know that one-third of the fruit and veggies we eat are pollinated by bees? Honeybees and non-honey producers. And they are in jeopardy.
Romancing the exotic, erotic truffle
At lunchtime on a recent Sunday in the demo kitchen-cum-dining room at historic Beringer Winery in California’s Napa Valley, a bunch of us are gathered to indulge in the world’s most expensive — and some would say exotic, erotic, mysterious and carnal — culinary offering. Namely, the European “black diamond” Périgord truffle.
Food rocks at Napa Truffle Festival
Same as there are many kinds of mushrooms, there are many kinds of truffles. The American Truffle Company (ATC) is working exclusively with the black Périgord truffle, known as the ‘black diamond’ — the world’s most expensive food. Soon, when you order a truffle dish in the US, it would be locally grown and harvested.
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 plan? Wanda Hennig: California, 2018 […]
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 better, writes Wanda Hennig. DON’T […]
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 nearby Northern California attractions. Story […]
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 eyes peeled, perhaps a whale […]
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? Story and photos by Wanda Hennig […]