People and Places
Water Buffaloes... in Tomales?
One of the latest efforts of farmstead cheese-making in our region takes an unusual yet traditional tack.
On a grassy hilltop in Tomales, California, Craig Ramini has taken his vision of handcrafting mozzarella cheese and made it a reality. But this is no ordinary cheese, nor ordinary man for that matter—Ramini Mozzarella is being produced in the traditional method using domesticated water buffalo milk from the herd that Ramini has raised.
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Water Buffaloes... in Tomales?
On a grassy hilltop in Tomales, California, Craig Ramini has taken his vision of handcrafting mozzarella cheese and made it a reality. But this is no ordinary cheese, nor ordinary man for that matter—Ramini Mozzarella is being produced in the traditional method using domesticated water buffalo milk from the herd that Ramini has raised.
Golf Season
There’s a historic shady redwoods course, two ocean-buffeted Scottish-style link courses, friendlier nine-hole layouts and a selection of well-manicured, challenging terrain with lakes, elevation changes and putting tests.
Keeping your Cool
It’s been a moody spring in Sonoma County’s Great Northwest. Weeks of rain have been interspersed with warm days that have energized just about anything that blooms. Inevitably, a cool April gives way to the dazzling sunshine of May, followed by the warmth of summer.
Hidden Treasure
For hikers walking the public access trails—some paved, others not—in the Laguna de Santa Rosa, spring is a splendid time to refresh oneself with the natural marvels of the vernal season.
California Velvet
Fifty years ago, when Sir Francis Drake Boulevard provided an easy, pleasant drive from Highway 101 through small Marin County towns like Kentfield, Ross and San Anselmo, a right turn onto Butterfield Road just short of Fairfax led many a youngster to their favorite place to spend a Saturday morning. Tucked into the gentle hills, Sleepy Hollow was aptly named and where the Hollow ended, there stood horse riding and training stables.
Art Centers
Community arts centers are more than just galleries, more than just a place to take an art class. The good ones become community institutions that create a positive impact on economic development, education, culture and more. Let’s take a close look at two local arts centers and check in with four more that serve as creative hubs in their areas.
Reading Between the Lines
Those kids in school, the ones who always had their nose in a book—skilled at walking while reading, never looking up or bumping a corner—well, they grew up. One half of them are rocket scientists, but the remaining ones were fortunate enough to become independent bookstore owners.
Touring Around
No matter what your goal, biking outfits can guide you to a perfect ride
That'll Do
Sheepdogs tend to herd their owners towards the ranching life