Instant Pot Desserts Cookbook - Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen - Bog - Weldon Owen, Incorporated - Plusbog.dk

One of the first dessert cookbooks officially endorsed by the Instant Pot brand, Instant Pot Desserts is testament to the versatility and functionality of the popular multicooker with more than 20 recipes for cakes, puddings, and other sweet treats developed by the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen. From cheesecakes and sweet breads to fresh fruit desserts, the Instant Pot takes the guesswork out of conventional baking and eliminates common pitfalls. In these colorful, inspirational pages, home bakers can cook through more than 20 dessert recipes crafted specifically for the Instant Pot, including favorites like Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Key Lime Pie, and Carrot Cake. Even trickier desserts such as Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Classic Rice Pudding, and Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler cook perfectly in the pressurized steam of the Instant Pot. With its full-color photographs and straightforward instructions, Instant Pot Desserts offers a broad range of ideas for getting the most out of one’s Instant Pot. The Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen continues its tradition of excellence and innovation by providing enticing recipes that make the most of the company’s featured appliances. Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen’s Instant Pot Desserts Cookbook is the twenty-first title in the Test Kitchen series.

Hiking and Adventure Guide to Sonoma Coast and Russian River - Stephen W. Hinch - Bog - Wilderness Press - Plusbog.dk

The only complete guide to the six state parks and 15 coastal and riverside regional parks in one of the most rugged and beautiful regions of northern California: the magnificent Sonoma Coast and Russian River. The full range of outdoor adventures are described here, including hiking, camping, diving, whale/seal watching, and more. At Sonoma Coast State Park, explore miles of sandy beaches, isolated coves, and wildflower-covered trails. Watch for whales at Bodega Head. Visit Fort Ross State Historic Park, a Russian colonial outpost dating back to 1812. Free-dive for abalone at Salt Point State Park, site of strange sandstone sculptures and a rare pygmy forest. See the rhododendrons that bloom each spring at nearby Kruse Rhododendron Reserve, then turn inland to Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve, home to the last major stand of old-growth redwoods in Sonoma County. Detailed trail descriptions and trail maps along with a table of GPS waypoints for trail junctions and point of interest.

Route 116 to Sonoma - Ross Mcwilliam - Bog - The Book Guild Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Route 116 To Sonoma is a helpful guide for navigating the various stages of life and career. Drawing on over thirty-five years of experience, Ross McWilliam explores the ‘Four Seasons of Life’. This book offers practical insights for young professionals starting their journey, those facing burnout, or anyone seeking a renewed sense of purpose. Ross emphasises the importance of reviewing who you are now, identifying gaps in your knowledge, and using this awareness to unlock your full potential. Sometimes, success might mean aiming for less, celebrating strengths, or redefining your goals altogether. Having worked with over 1,500 educational institutions and 500 businesses across a diverse spectrum, Ross brings a wealth of experience. He has impacted over a million people through keynote speaking, training, and writing. Route 116 To Sonoma is a valuable resource for anyone looking to achieve sustained success or to inspire others along their journey.

111 Places in Napa and Sonoma That You Must Not Miss - Steve Werney - Bog - Emons Verlag GmbH - Plusbog.dk

Most people go to Napa and Sonoma in Northern California for the wine, and rightly so. The trove of 111 unexpected treasures in this guidebook, however, vastly broadens the possibilities for exploring and experiencing this region in a whole new way. The area is filled with natural wonders, from giant redwood forests and rolling hills, to cliffs and beaches, and even a secret spot to see 20,000 migrating grey whales. Discover the history of Native people who lived here for millennia. Walk in the footsteps of titans of literature, film, and design. Linger in museums featuring fine art, culinary history, and a hubcap collection. You’ll find a sense of whimsy here, too, as you hunt for fairy doors or stroll through a pygmy forest. Visit restaurants, gardens, music venues, gravesites of people who made an impact here, and more places you never imagined existed – and, yes, a few truly unique wineries too.

Looking for Leroy – A Novel - Melody Carlson - Bog - Baker Publishing Group - Plusbog.dk

"No one writes clean contemporary romance quite like Melody Carlson."-- Library Journal It''s official: Brynna Phillips is done with men. They only break your heart. But just when she makes this declaration, her friend Jan convinces Brynna to join her on a camping vacation in Sonoma Wine Country. As they wind their way toward their destination, spanking-new mini camper in tow, Brynna recalls her teenage camp romance with a boy named Leroy. How can it have been nearly thirty years ago? All she remembers is that Leroy was a genuinely good guy and that his family owned a vineyard--in Sonoma. She doesn''t even remember his last name. Undaunted, Jan insists they look for him . . . and the search for a second chance at love begins. "A sweet toast to second chances."-- Booklist "This sweet romance satisfies."-- Publishers Weekly

The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook - Williams Sonoma - Bog - Weldon Owen, Incorporated - Plusbog.dk

This engaging collection of more than 70 kid-friendly recipes for breakfast, soups, salads, main courses, snacks and dessert will have kids cooking up surprisingly healthy favorites without sacrificing any of the flavors and ingredients they love. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be a bummer for the school-age crowd. With this collection of 70+ tasty and nourishing recipes—kid-proven favorites plus fun ideas for serving them—young chefs will learn to cook enticing dishes that are also surprisingly nutritious. With recipes such as healthyish banana bread, fruit-and-nut granola bars, inside-out veggie sushi rolls, and chicken-pineapple kebabs, aspiring cooks will be whipping up healthy dishes, featuring flavors they love, for all times of the day. Helpful step-by-step instructions, lavish photographs of finished dishes, colorful illustrations, and expert tips and tricks will inspire kids to eat well with yummy dishes they make themselves. This fifth volume in the Junior Chef series continues to inspire and engage kids in the kitchen with easy-to-follow recipes, fun serving ideas, and straightforward cooking techniques.

Sous Vide Cookbook - Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen - Bog - Weldon Owen, Incorporated - Plusbog.dk

This compact, yet comprehensive guide to cooking sous vide shows home cooks how to master the art of cooking with vacuum-sealed ingredients for restaurant-style precision and advance preparation perfection. Includes an introduction to sous vide cooking with special sections on vacuum sealing in plastic, water immersion, and cooking times, as well as recipes for a range of dishes featuring meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and desserts. Sample recipes: Steak-Frites with Rosemary Garlic Butter; Honey-Dijon Salmon with Maple-Glazed Carrots; Pork Chops with Jalapeño-Agave Nectar Salsa; Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Honey & Green Olives; Greek Lamb Chops with Minted Yogurt; Chipotle–Butternut Squash Soup; Risotto with Kale Pesto, Mozzarella & Cherry Tomatoes; Ginger Shrimp with Baby Bok Choy; and Chai-Spiced Apple Pie.

The Tender Vine - Kristen Heitzmann - Bog - Baker Publishing Group - Plusbog.dk

Aching from the recent loss of a constant companion, Carina DiGratia Shephard longs to return to the shelter of her close-knit family. Her husband, Quillan, is bent on proving his devotion, and they begin the arduous journey to the home of her youth nestled in the vineyards of Sonoma, California. But their arrival at the DiGratia estate is not the joyous occasion they expected. Will a confrontation with the past pull them apart--or will the love they once embraced be reignited?

Frommer's Napa and Sonoma day by day - Avital Binshtock Andrews - Bog - FrommerMedia - Plusbog.dk

Junior Chef Master Class - Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen - Bog - Weldon Owen, Incorporated - Plusbog.dk

An inspiring collection of more than 75 delicious recipes guides young cooks with easy-to-follow directions, beautiful recipe photography, and colorfully illustrated step-by-step techniques. From Eggs Benedict and Miso Soup to Holiday Turkey and Lemon Meringue Pie, the recipes in this book will help aspiring chefs master their favorite dishes for breakfast, soups, salads, main courses, snacks, and dessert. - - More than 75 recipe favorites - - Recipes for all times of the day, from Breakfast through Dinner and Dessert - - Illustrated cooking techniques for easy comprehension at a glance - - Easy step-by-step recipe instructions make cooking easy - - Gorgeous color photography provides visual inspiration - - Perfect for kids age 8-12 - There is no better way to learn how cook like a pro than to start with a comprehensive collection of super tasty and reliable recipes supported by step-by-step directions and illustrated techniques. From breakfast, soups, salads, and snacks to main courses and desserts, the more than 75 recipes in these pages equip the aspiring junior chef with expert dishes for every occasion. Whether you’re interested in whipping up apple pancakes to start the day, frying crispy Japanese tempera, making Italian gnocchi from scratch, roasting a holiday turkey, or perfecting the art of the pie crust, the recipes in these pages will soon have you cooking like a master chef. Chapters include: 1) 1) Breakfast 1) 1) Soups & Salads 1) 1) Snacks 1) 1) Mains 1) 1) Desserts 1)

Before We Say Goodbye - Boo Walker - Bog - Amazon Publishing - Plusbog.dk

An epic love story unfolds in a heart-stirring prequel to the Red Mountain Chronicles by Boo Walker, the bestselling author of An Unfinished Story and An Echo in Time. In Washington State’s Red Mountain wine country, Otis and Rebecca’s bond was one for the ages. Now older, and reflecting on his blessings and his losses, Otis is moved to write down the love story of their lives. At Woodstock in 1969, two lost souls with big hearts and boundless dreams see the future and all its possibilities in each other’s eyes. Before the music is even over, Otis is thunderstruck by the liberating Rebecca, so much so that he’s suddenly questioning his attendance at Berkeley and decision to follow in his father’s footsteps as a journalist. When he first sets eyes on the vineyards of Sonoma, where Rebecca is from, the captivating idea of a life in wine further mars his path. Would it be so crazy to chase a dream? Impulsively married, unquestionably devoted, Otis and Rebecca are thirsty to see what happens next—wherever it takes them and no matter how hard it gets. Over the decades, from Sonoma to the delightfully eccentric community of Red Mountain, Otis and Rebecca fight against all odds to work their way to the top of the wine world. But neither of them could have imagined the darkness to come, or what it will take to find a spark of light once again.

Profane Halo - Gillian Conoley - Bog - Wave Books - Plusbog.dk

Conscious of politics and of music, these poems continue Conoley’s explorations into the questions of grace and redemption, self and other, death in life, language and being, democracy and song. This collection takes its title from Italian philosopher and critic Giorgio Agamben’s notion of a post-rapturous world whose figures roam the earth, striving to find new community, new meaning. Gillian Conoley ’s collections include Lovers in the Used World , Beckon , Tall Stranger (nominee for the National Book Critics Circle Award), Some Gangster Pain and the chapbooks Woman Speaking Inside Film Noir and Fatherless Afternoon . Winner of several Pushcart Prizes, the Jerome J. Shestack Award in Poetry and included in Best American Poetry , she is poet-in-residence and professor at Sonoma State University, where she is the founder and editor of Volt .

Odin, Dog Hero of the Fires - Emma Bland Smith - Bog - West Margin Press - Plusbog.dk

The incredible true story of one dog’s heroic feats during the 2017 Tubbs Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California history. One October night in 2017, when wildfire raged in Sonoma and Napa counties, the Hendel family was suddenly evacuated from their homes and farms to escape to safety and forced to leave behind their Pyrenees dog, Odin. Odin refused to leave his nightly post of guarding the family’s eight young goats, despite the family’s desperate attempts to lead him away. Brokenhearted, the Hendels were sure they would never see their dog again. But when the fire calmed and the family returned home, to their shock they found Odin singed yet safe, along with all the goats and several orphaned deer the dog had protected as well. Odin, Dog Hero of the Fires is a touching and inspirational true tale that honors the bravery and strength of Odin as well as commemorates the stories of those affected by the Tubbs Fire.

Curds of Prey - Korina Moss - Bog - St Martin's Press - Plusbog.dk

In Korina Moss''s Curds of Prey , murder again comes to Yarrow Glen, and cheesemonger Willa Bauer must be the predator… before she becomes the prey. Yarrow Glen''s favorite cheese shop, Curds & Whey, gets to be a part of the social event of the season: Summer Harrington’s wedding. Cheesemonger Willa Bauer is going all out for the wedding shower’s cheese bar. But the eagle-eyed Harrington family is proving to be a pain in her asiago . A last-minute tasting ends in disaster when one of Willa’s potential beaux, Roman, gets in a fight with the groom. Then the shower arrives, and while there’s anything but love in the air, there is plenty of cheese. Oh, and Roman... again. The day officially ends in disaster when Willa finds the groom—who also happens to be the mayor’s nephew—in the stable, dead as a dodo. At the mayor’s request, Willa must follow the trail of cheese curds to find a killer while continuing to walk a tightrope between two of Sonoma Valley’s most powerful families.

Bait and Swiss - Korina Moss - Bog - St Martin's Press - Plusbog.dk

In Korina Moss''s Bait and Swiss , Yarrow Glen’s newest business gives one unlucky resident the swiss of death. It’s been almost two years since Willa Bauer opened Curds & Whey in Yarrow Glen, and both cheesemonger and cheese shop are thriving in the Sonoma Valley. While Willa doesn’t eat chocolate, it’s true that life is like a box of chocolates. Unfortunately, life’s latest curveball is that Willa’s ex fiancé and ex-best friend—the reason for her chocolate aversion—are opening a chocolate pop-up shop across the street. By the end of the shop’s first day, the town’s newest reporter is the victim of death by chocolate. Now Willa’s ex wants her to be Swiss Congeniality, solve the case, and save the day. As much as Willa wants to hit him with the nearest cheese wheel, she can''t stop herself from saying yes. And it’s not long before tourists decide to stay clear of town until the killer is caught. To save Yarrow Glen, Willa and Team Cheese have some work to do.

Fondue or Die - Author Korina Moss - Bog - St Martin's Press - Plusbog.dk

An Agatha Nominee for Best Contemporary Mystery Novel In Korina Moss''s Fondue or Die , the lazy, hazy, dairy days of summer are coming to a close in the Sonoma Valley. . . and so is someone’s life. The small town of Yarrow Glen’s neighbor, Lockwood, hosts an annual Labor Day weekend bash: Dairy Days. And Willa Bauer and her cheese shop, Curds & Whey, refuse to miss out on the fun. Willa is thrilled to celebrate her favorite thing—she is a cheesemonger after all—and this festival goes all out: butter sculptures, goat races, cheese wheel relays, even a Miss Dairy pageant. Too bad the pageant runner, Nadine, is treating Dairy Days prep like it’s fondue or die and is putting everyone around her on edge. When Willa finds Nadine’s dead body under years’ worth of ceramic milk jugs, the police aren’t sure whether the death was an accident. But fingers are pointing at Willa’s employee, Mrs. Schultz, who steps in to help the pageant after Nadine’s death. Someone wanted Nadine out of the whey , and Willa is going to find out who.

33 Getaways from San Francisco That You Must Not Miss - Marissa Guggiana - Bog - Emons Verlag GmbH - Plusbog.dk

The epic beauty and romance of northern California has long been a beacon to the most interesting and adventurous pleasure seekers. Follow in their footsteps and blaze a few of your own trails with this guide to the region''s best kept secrets. Within two hours of San Francisco a variety of carefree, invigorating, spiritual, pampering, culinary, and exotic experiences await you. Saunter through Sonoma''s Serengeti, experiencing giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests in wine country. Get buried alive in mud, enzymes, or minerals and emerge renewed. Shuck your own oysters right at the source, in one of the country''s few farms that encourages champagne consumption. Find your inner shaman in a breathtaking land that has been the home to warriors, poets, and healers from time immemorial. Delight your inner child with wine tasting and kite flying, while your child delights in an amusement park devoted to the "choo-choo." Pack your tote, fill up your tank, switch off your mobile, and get ready to get lost in the wilds and wonders of the greater Bay Area. With 33 off-the-beaten-path getaways from San Francisco to choose from, there''s something to sate even the quirkiest yens.

Case of the Bleus - Korina Moss - Bog - Minotaur Books,US - Plusbog.dk

What in the bleu blazes is happening in Yarrow Glen now? An Agatha Nominee for Best Contemporary Mystery Novel Cheesemongers from across the Northwest have come to the Sonoma Valley for the Northwest Cheese Invitational. As owner of the local cheese shop, Curds & Whey, Willa Bauer loves it. The event showcases custom cheese creations, and it’s the perfect time to gather with old colleagues to honor her former boss, the late and grate cheese legend, Max Dumas. He was famous for journeying into the wild bleu yonder to where he aged his award-winning custom Church Bleu. Only Max knew the recipe and location to his beloved cheese, and many are eager to have these revealed at his will reading. But instead of naming someone to inherit his cheese and its secrets, Max stuns everyone with one cryptic clue. When a fellow cheesemonger dies under mysterious circumstances––the woman they all thought would get the secrets to Max''s prized possession––everyone falls under suspicion. Willa adores Church Bleu as much as the next cheese connoisseur, but it’s not to die for . Is a killer trying to get away with murder...and the cheese?

This or Something Better - Elisa Stancil Levine - Bog - She Writes Press - Plusbog.dk

When the Sonoma Complex fire came to Elisa Stancil Levine''s California doorstep in 2017, her world changed overnight. The devastating fire torched thousands of acres, but for Elisa, a world-class decorative artist, it was her reaction that night that cracked her wide open. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Elisa thought she had reckoned with her early childhood trauma. But when she fled the midnight firestorm without alerting a single neighbor, she had to ask herself: Who does that? In This or Something Better, Elisa revisits her past and the one force in which she has always found true kinship: the wild river. Nature, her lifelong ally, gave solace. Through teen pregnancy, her baby''s stillbirth, and a mystical near-death experience at eighteen, nature shaped her character, and it later informed her wildly successful career. But was there an unintended consequence? The fresh trauma of the firestorm sparked a quest: what treasure awaited if Elisa learned to trust human nature? Vivid, poetic, and intimate, This or Something Better reveals how true healing of deep wounds happens one exquisite layer at a time - and invites us each to consider and embrace our own path toward wholeness and authenticity.

The Memory of You - Catherine West - Bog - Thomas Nelson Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Thirteen years ago, Natalie lost a part of herself when her twin sister died. Will traveling back to the family winery finally put the memory to rest, or will it completely destroy her? When Natalie Mitchell learns her beloved grandfather has had a heart attack, she’s forced to return to their family-owned winery in Sonoma, something she never intended to do. She’s avoided her grandparents’ sprawling home and all its memories since the summer her sister died—the awful summer Natalie’s nightmares began. But the winery is failing, and Natalie’s father wants her to shut it down. As the majority shareholder, she has the power to do so. And Natalie never says no to her father. Tanner Collins, the vintner on Maoilios, is trying to salvage a bad season and put the Mitchell family’s winery back in business. When Natalie shows up, Tanner sees his future about to be crushed. He knows Natalie intends to close the gates, and he''s determined to convince her otherwise. But the Natalie he remembers from childhood is long gone, and he’s not so sure he likes the woman she’s become. Still, the haunted look she wears hints at secrets he wants to unearth. He soon discovers that on the night her sister died, the real Natalie died too. And Tanner must do whatever it takes to resurrect her. But finding freedom from the past means facing it. For both of them.

Moon 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area (Sixth Edition) - Ann Marie Brown - Bog - Avalon Travel Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Moon Travel Guides: Your Adventure Starts HereWhether you''re trekking through the wildflowers of the South Bay or the redwood forests of Marin, get a breath of fresh air with Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area . - Flexible Hiking Options: Hikes range from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more ambitious hikers, with options to extend or shorten many routes - Explore the Trails: All hikes are marked with difficulty ratings, features (such as dog-friendly or wheelchair-accessible) and highlights like waterfalls, beaches, historic sites, wildlife, and wildflowers - Maps and Directions: Follow easy-to-use maps and point-by-point navigation for each trail, including driving directions to trailheads, GPS coordinates, and public transit options when available - Top Hikes: Strategic lists like " Waterfalls," "Short Backpacking Trips," "Peak Vistas," and more will help you choose the right hike for you in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, the East Bay, San Francisco, the Peninsula, and the South Bay - Trusted Advice: Ann Marie Brown shares the experience and knowledge she''s gained from hiking, biking, and camping in and around the Bay Area more than 150 days a year - Tips and Tools: Find essentials like health and safety information, trail etiquette, background on the landscape and history of the trails, and volunteer opportunities so you can help keep the trails as beautiful as you found them Whether you''re a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon''s practical tips and comprehensive coverage will have you ready to lace up your boots and hit the trails. Looking for hikes beyond the Bay? Try Moon Northern California Hiking or Moon California Hiking . Ready for an overnight adventure? Check out Moon Northern California Camping or Moon California Camping .

Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral - Kris Radish - Bog - Random House USA Inc - Plusbog.dk

The beloved author of Dancing Naked at the Edge of Dawn returns with the story of five women who had nothing in common but one extraordinary friend. . . . “Move over, Thelma, and make way, Louise! Annie Freeman''s raucous and heart-tugging journey to eternity will put Kris Radish on the map—in a RED Cadillac!”—Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean For Katherine Givens and the four women about to become her best friends, the adventure begins with a UPS package. Inside is a pair of red sneakers filled with ashes and a note that will forever change their lives. Katherine’s oldest and dearest friend, the irrepressible Annie Freeman, left one final request—a traveling funeral—and she wants the most important women in her life as “pallbearers.”From Sonoma to Manhattan, Katherine, Laura, Rebecca, Jill, and Marie will carry Annie’s ashes to the special places in her life. At every stop there’s a surprise encounter and a small miracle waiting, and as they whoop it up across the country, attracting interest wherever they go, they share their deepest secrets—tales of broken hearts and second chances, missed opportunities and new beginnings. And as they grieve over what they’ve lost, they discover how much is still possible if only they can unravel the secret Annie left them. . . . Praise for Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral “Radish’s characters help readers realize they are not alone in the world and their struggles have been or will be experienced by other women.” — Albuquerque Journal “Radish sings the praises of sisterhood by creating an enticing world of women helping women to become the empowered individuals they were meant to be.” — Booklist

The Beatles, The Bible and Bodega Bay - Ken Mansfield - Bog - Permuted Press - Plusbog.dk

The Beatles, the Bible and Bodega Bay presents two portraits: the young man in London on top of the Apple building (and on top of the world!) as he watches the Beatles perform for the last time, and the older man on a remote Sonoma beach on his knees looking out to sea and into the heart of his Creator. #1 Best Selling Beatles Book – Amazon.com #2 “Books About the Beatles” – Senior Editor, Rock, Amazon.com (Beatles Anthology listed as #1) MAJOR PRESS REVIEWS Barnes&Noble.com (Kevin Giordano) “There is something quite Lennonesque about Mansfield’s soul-searching—his tales are astonishingly clear and vivid.” Amazon.com (Gail Hudson) “It is his writing talent and depth of personal story that makes this spiritual memoir rock.” Fox News Channel “A fabulous book about the Fab Four. It’s historical and a must-have.” Publishers Weekly , June 2000 “Eschewing the usual druggy histories of musicians, Mansfield delivers a book that is more philosophical than tell-all. There are enough tidbits to satiate any Beatle maniac, Library Journal , August 2000 “This is a ruminative and ultimately very personal journey through a man’s life and his personal relationships with each member of the Fab Four. Washington Post , October 2000 “This account is a warm-hearted look at an exciting period, related by an observer who was often at the right place at the right time.” ********************************** *Because of Ken’s personal relationship, respect and loyalty to Apple and the Beatles he sought all necessary official and personal approvals from Capitol, Apple, and each of the Beatles including Yoko on John’s behalf. At the time of the original release of The Beatles, The Bible and Bodega Bay he was informed that outside of their own Anthology that this was the only book approved by them. Once again, out of that same respect there have been no changes or updates—the content before you is exactly the same as the original book. These are the thoughts and events exactly as they were happening then…a unique insider’s look at a time that will never exist again.