Tuck into a steak as big as your plate at a stagecoach roadhouse that never stopped welcoming passersby, dine sumptuously at a restaurant awarded three Michelin stars within two years of its opening, or carry home empanadas from a kitchen connected to a gas station. With 81 more items to savor, you’ll have almost endless options to explore as you make your way through Unique Eats and Eateries of Sonoma County. Each page offers a story, the backstory of what makes the eats or eatery unique. Tales take you from the county’s wave-dashed coastline to its lush vineyard-quilted valleys. Along the way you’ll learn that before bountiful and beautiful Sonoma became known as wine country it was a renowned food basket. Unique Eats pays tribute to its heritage with Dungeness crab pulled from the sea, Gravenstein apple orchards fighting to save their place among the vines, and the distinct flavor of Crane melons. While not a guidebook in the traditional sense, local author Yvonne Michie Horn nevertheless will take you on a food-centered journey into the nooks and crannies of the entire county, stopping in along the way to become acquainted with chefs, restaurants, and great things to eat, all with a compelling story to tell.

Harness up and zip through a redwood canopy, view all 21 California missions in one day, get buried up to your chin in a relaxing bath of hot cedar shavings—with 97 more items to go as you make your way through 100 Things to Do in Sonoma County Before You Die. From its stunning wave-dashed shoreline to its lush vineyard-quilted valleys, along the way you’ll discover that world-class wine with food to match is just one aspect of what this beautiful and bountiful part of the world has to offer. Try out a roving cooking class at Relish Culinary Adventures or enjoy an unforgettable meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant in an 1873 farmhouse. Applaud musicals and dramas at the 6th Street Playhouse or explore the great outdoors and watch for whales at Bodega Head. Pedal off through the countryside, paddle a ribbon of river, enjoy a wealth of cultural experiences—all that and more as you turn the pages of 100 Things to Do in Sonoma County Before You Die. While not a guidebook in the traditional sense, with third-generation resident and acclaimed travel writer Yvonne Michie Horn as “insider” guide, this book invites a nooks-and-crannies exploration of the entire county.

Occidental is a picturesque village in West Sonoma County nestled between the Salmon Creek and Dutch Bill Creek watersheds. William "Dutch Bill" Howard is considered the first permanent European settler in 1849, but he was not Dutch, and his name was not Bill--he was actually Danish and had assumed a new identity after deserting a ship to look for gold. Howard and another early settler, logging baron "Boss" Meeker, were instrumental in shaping early Occidental. The North Pacific Coast Railroad arrived in 1876, requiring construction of the country's tallest timber bridge. The railroad allowed much faster communication and transportation of people and goods, including redwood, charcoal, tanbark, and produce. Italians also started arriving in the 1870s, opening authentic Italian restaurants that have now served generations of families. In the 1970s, a culture clash occurred between ranchers and farmers with hippies and artists, but together they fought to maintain the beauty and character of Occidental.

A cookbook and wine guide celebrating the regional traditions and exciting innovations of modern Italian cooking, from San Francisco's SPQR restaurant. The Roman Empire was famous for its network of roads. By following the path of these thoroughfares, Shelley Lindgren, wine director and co-owner of the acclaimed San Francisco restaurants A16 and SPQR, and executive chef of SPQR, Matthew Accarrino, explore Central and Northern Italy’s local cuisines and artisanal wines. Throughout each of the eight featured regions, Accarrino offers not only a modern version of Italian cooking, but also his own take on these constantly evolving regional specialties. Recipes like Fried Rabbit Livers with Pickled Vegetables and Spicy Mayonnaise and Fontina and Mushroom Tortelli with Black Truffle Fonduta are elevated and thoughtful, reflecting Accarrino’s extensive knowledge of traditional Italian food, but also his focus on precision and technique. In addition to recipes, Accarrino elucidates basic kitchen skills like small animal butchery and pasta making, as well as newer techniques like sous vide—all of which are prodigiously illustrated with step-by-step photos. Shelley Lindgren’s uniquely informed essays on the wines and winemakers of each region reveal the most interesting Italian wines, highlighting overlooked and little-known grapes and producers—and explaining how each reflects the region’s unique history, cultural influences, climate, and terrain. Lindgren, one of the foremost authorities on Italian wine, shares her deep and unparalleled knowledge of Italian wine and winemakers through producer profiles, wine recommendations, and personal observations, making this a necessary addition to any wine-lover’s library. Brimming with both discovery and tradition, SPQR delivers the best of modern Italian food rooted in the regions, flavors, and history of Italy.

Savor the best part of the day. Wake up to gooey cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven, spiced apple pancakes dripping with golden syrup, delicately poached eggs lavished with lemony hollandaise, or thick slices of sizzling maple-glazed bacon. All these recipes and over 100 others can be found in this, the only cookbook you’ll ever need to make your mornings spectacular. In Breakfast Comforts, celebrated cookbook author Rick Rodgers shares his favorite tried-and-true recipes for the morning meal, along with a collection of mouthwatering dishes from beloved breakfast and brunch restaurants across the country. Peppered with Rodgers’ nostalgic, personal tales, it also includes engaging stories behind the featured restaurants and the signature dishes that have made them so popular. Over 100 recipes will satisfy any breakfast craving, whether you prefer a sweet or savory start to the day. Showcasing American regional cuisine, the restaurant recipes include decadent cheese and berry blintzes from New York; chile-laced migas from the Southwest; crab cake Benedict from the Pacific Northwest; and the lightest, flakiest biscuits—with plenty of hearty sausage gravy on the side—from the American South. You’ll also find recipes for all the classics, such as butter- and syrup-drenched waffles; marmalade-stuffed French toast; scrambled eggs bursting with herbs and tomatoes; crispy corned beef hash; and sticky caramel-pecan rolls. Wake up to gooey cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven, spiced apple pancakes dripping with golden syrup, delicately poached eggs lavished with lemony hollandaise, or thick slices of sizzling maple-glazed bacon. No matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll find inspiration for every palate and every occasion, from a casual family breakfast to a lazy Sunday brunch with friends, in this ultimate collection of comfort-food breakfasts. Restaurants and recipes featured are: San Francisco Universal Cafe http://www.universalcafe.net/ 2814 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-821-4608 Email: [email protected] Chef/Owner: Leslie Carr Avalos Recipe: flatbread breakfast pizza Los Angeles Blu Jam Cafe www.blujamcafe.com 7371 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 Tel: 323-951-9191 Chef/Owner: Kamil Majer ([email protected]) Recipe: breakfast quesadilla Austin Kerbey Lane Cafe http://www.kerbeylanecafe.com/ Main Office: 2111 Dickson Dr. Suite A., Austin, TX. 78704 Tel: 512-447-3767 Central Location: 3704 Kerbey Lane, Austin, TX 78731 Tel: 512-451-1436 Recipe: migas Portland Daily Cafe (3 locations) www.dailycafeinthepearl.com Daily cafe in the Pearl: 902 NW 13th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97209 Tel: (503) 242-1916 Email: [email protected] Recipe: whole wheat pancakes with berry compote Miami Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/miami Recipe: white chocolate scones with lemon curd New York Sarabeth’s -- www.sarabeth.com Recipe: blintzes Atlanta Highland Bakery www.highlandbakery.com 655 Highland Ave NE # Ne3 Atlanta, GA 30312-1464 Tel: (404) 586-0772 Owner: Stacey Eames ([email protected]) Recipe: Sweet potato & pecan pancakes Philadelphia Jack's Firehouse www.jacksfirehouse.com 2130 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 Tel: 215-232-9000 Email: [email protected] Recipe: cheesesteak omelet Seattle Portage Bay Cafe (3 locations) www.portagebaycafe.com Roosevelt: 4130 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle 98105 Tel: 206.547.8230 South Lake Union: 391 Terry Ave N, Seattle 98109 Tel: 206.462.6400 General Managers: Susan Ritchie ([email protected]) and Jeff Smith ([email protected]) Executive Chef: Justin Newstrum ([email protected]) Recipe: Dungeness crab benedict Nashville Sweet 16th – A Bakery http://www.sweet16th.com/ Recipe: grittata casserole Minneapolis Hell's Kitchen www.hellskitcheninc.com 80 South 9th St. Tel: 612.332.4700 Owner: Mitch Omer ([email protected]) Advertising: Cynthia Gerdes ([email protected]) Recipe: Caramel-pecan rolls Denver Snooze Eatery (3 locations) www.snoozeeatery.com 2260 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205 Tel: 303.297.0700 Recipe: Corned beef hash Chicago HotChocolate Recipe: Monkey bread with orange glaze New Orleans The Ruby Slipper Recipe: BBQ shrimp and grits Santa Fe Cafe Pasqual's Recipe: Homefries with green and red chile sauce Charleston Hominy Grill Recipe: Hi-Rise Biscuits with sausage gravy

Eat Like Walt, explores the lore of each land, beginning with Main Street, U.S.A., an homage to Walt's childhood home of Marceline, Missouri, to Tomorrowland, set in futuristic 1986, a year Disney would not live long enough to see. Although Disneyland opened in 1955, its culinary history dates back to 1923 when Walt Disney first arrived in Hollywood. Walt was a simple eater yet a big dreamer. By 1934, four years before his first feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, would be released, Mickey Mouse had made him famous enough to have a recipe published in Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Ask fans what Walt's favorite food was and most will say, "Chili." Chili has a cult status at Disneyland. People want to eat what Walt ate, the way he ate, where he ate it.

"SOS-free (No sugar, oil, or salt)"--Cover.