Dani Burlison
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Snared
Drummer Dan Ford Plays at a New Craft. Most people in Sonoma County know Dan Ford as the lanky, quiet, Dave Grohl-resembling drummer with a sly Sagittarius grin who backs multiple musicians like Emily Jane White, John Courage, Frankie Boots, The Ironsides, and others. His employers know him as a skilled and dedicated woodworker who…
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Drink Deliveries in the Time of Revolution
In “The Before,” one of the things I most looked forward to was a weekly (or twice-weekly) happy hour meet-up with my friends. Since shelter-in-place went into effect in mid-March my friends and I started meeting on Zoom, which is great for folks who want to drink without putting on a pesky pair of pants.…
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Go With Your Gut: Inside Wildbrine’s Fermentation
People love their fermented probiotic foods. Yogurt, kefir, kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut: these items have become increasingly popular for the health-inclined in the last decade, and as an accompaniment to many German meals long before that. Yet the origins of fermented foods like sauerkraut can be traced back to China (cabbage soaked in rice wine) roughly…
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ACE Cider Keeps on Truckin’
What was once primarily a small, tight-knit community of mostly farmers and hippies nestled in a quaint downtown, Sebastopol has exploded into a scene of trendy bars and restaurants, rising rents and vineyards replacing the idyllic apple orchards of days gone by. Jeffrey House, founder of ACE Cider, the longest-running cidery in the region, has…
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Crab Season’s New Normal? Climate Change in the Crabbing Industry
Uncertainty plagues the local crab industry after years of setbacks fueled by climate change. With the approach of Dungeness crab season, consumers are looking forward to serving local shellfish as the traditional centerpiece of their holiday feasts. But California crabbers—especially those on the Sonoma Coast—are anticipating the season with heightened anxiety. Last year, the commercial…
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GO LOCAL’s Holiday Gift Guide
What’s in your Made Local Magazine Holiday Gift Basket? It’s that time of year again! Why go to a big box store when an amazing array of local gift options abound? We had a hard time narrowing down the list, but here are just a few fantastic gift ideas for the food and drink lovers…
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Beyond Groceries
Founded in 1988 in response to the AIDS crisis, Food For Thought has expanded into medically tailored nutrition services for people with other serious health issues. On a late summer afternoon, the Food For Thought garden in Forestville buzzes with activity. Bees swarm borage, volunteers weed around vegetables and pick peaches, and sunflowers and mullein…
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A Cannabis Infusion: Local THC and CBD Beverages are Making a Splash
Ever since legalization in 2018, cannabis products of every sort have flooded local dispensaries. From flowers and vape pens to edibles and topicals, cannabis connoisseurs have access to lots of new ways to consume the historically controversial plant. Tea and soda have been at the forefront of these cannabis consumption innovations. Recently, Sonoma County producers…
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Sonoma County Cider Week Celebrates Local Golden Nectars
Sonoma County apples are arguably some of the best in the world. With a history of local cultivation spanning roughly 200 years, apples were once a pillar of the local economy, from Luther Burbank’s praising of Gravensteins in the late 19th century to the processing of the sweet, crisp, dried fruit into vinegar at The…
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Adventures in Drinking: Rio Nido Roadhouse
With summer in full swing along the Russian River, few signs of February’s dramatic and destructive flooding remain. No place in the forested community has shown such a quick and thorough rebound as Rio Nido Roadhouse, a favorite with locals. Tucked off the north side of River Road, the the roadhouse’s history as a live…