Emah's food is amazing! She is dedicated to use the best quality and organic ingredients that your…read morelocal area can provide. Emah was punctual, communicative, and flexible with all the meal planning and preparations. It was easy and most important delicious and nurturing. I'm eating as good as ever and have more time for other demands in my life. Thank you Emah!

The cutest farm. We love staying here. Clean and owners are so sweet. My kids look forward to…read morecoming here every year. Highly recommend paying extra for the 5 course meal one night. Her cooking is to die for.

We escaped from Los Angeles and had a phenomenal stay at The Ripe Choice Farm. We arrived in time…read moreto watch the sunset and catch our first glimpse of the beautiful barn and surrounding grounds. The farm house was welcoming and there were several cozy sitting rooms including one with a grand piano and fireplace. Our breakfast was a delicious quiche and homemade scones. Great place for a corporate event, wedding or family getaway.

We had a great time at the annual 'gingerbread house' event at Relish…read more Our 11 and 18 year old grandsons decorated a gingerbread house from the supplied kit and decorated it with the supplied candy. We'll be back next year for sure!

I did the foraging experience at Merriam Vineyards in Healdsburg. It was a really fantastic…read moreexperience overall, despite the downpour we found ourselves in. It was held at a beautiful winery and Healdsburg, and we were greeted with a glass of rosé. Donna was very communicative about the event, details and weather conditions before the event and engaging during the event. While she obviously couldn't control the weather, she was very effective at accommodating different comfort levels for walking in the rain. About half the group went back to the tasting room early. I stayed out with the group. Our guide David was extremely knowledgeable and fantastic at answering any and all questions. The lunch was both beautiful and tasty, and accommodated for both vegan and vegetarian needs. Overall a great day. I've already recommended it to several of my friends!

I have been using my wood fired Mugnaini Oven for about four years and absolutely love it. I use…read moreit for pizza but also have been baking sour dough bread in the oven as well as roasting Chicken and Vegetables. It is such a beautiful way of cooking. And the company Mugnaini did a wonderful job making the oven and installing it for us. One of my neighbors builds restaurants and he had tried a few different ovens for his home before getting a Mugnaini oven. He said it is night and day using Mugnaini over some of the other options. The oven bricks come from Italy and bring the magic to our home.

I truly regret having to write a poor review for this company and oven. I will say that the oven…read moreitself is pretty good. What is so disappointing is the poor service and complete lack of willingness by Mugnaini to stand behind their product and mistake. When I ordered my oven I explained to the salesperson that it would be several months before I would be able to assemble it. I was told that the refractory mortar included with the oven had an expiration date but would be good for at least a year. Approximately four months after receiving my oven I began assembly. Upon opening the mortar we found it already dried and unusable. The mortar had a expiration date on the container. The product had in fact expired 4 months BEFORE it had even been SHIPPED. Whether by mistake or a disregard for the date I was shipped mortar that was no good MONTHS before it even left Mugnaini. I figured that mistakes happen and contacted Mugnaini and explained the issue. I even included a photo of the long expired product. I was completely shocked when the Mugnaini representative informed me that they would not stand behind their product and obvious mistake. I was told that I would have to buy more mortar at an exorbitant price from Mugnaini. Further I was told that I could not use mortar from any other supplier so I ordered more from them. This company is in the business of shipping ovens and related items. One would think that they would know how to ship them. Not so! They ship the very expensive mortar only to find a month later that their method does not allow mortar. At that point with my project months delayed soley due to Mugnaini's many mistakes they then informed me that I could easily buy replacement mortar from several sources on Amazon for a fraction of their overpriced product. In short, Mugnaini shipped defective and unusable products then tried to gouge me on a replacement for their mistake and lied about its availability elsewhere. I strongly suggest that anyone considering this oven do a lot of investigation before purchasing. There are lots of alternatives available from companies that stand behind their products and provide quality customer service. I would be happy to provide photo documentation of every fact represented in this review.

Visited the CV Starr center for a birthday and am always impressed by the magnificence of the…read moreentire project especially in light of where it is located. It's a great place for parties, to swim and work out. They also offer classes in many different areas. It's part of the local Rec district and one of the eight man made wonders to visit on the Mendocino Coast.

Great staff, clean pools, great classes. We are so lucky to have this in our little town.read more

I hired Maria to cook for 15 of my pals for my 40th birthday. She was fantastic! Maria was fun to…read morework with on the menu, has a ton of creative and tasty dishes, and was generally just a joy to be around. Everyone loved the food, and Maria even gave us some background on the preparation of each before she served each dish. It was a blast. Highly recommend!

Maria was the chef for my small wedding of 20 people at a house that we rented in St. Helena. I…read morecan't describe how perfect everything was. Maria is extremely easy to work with and was able to customize a menu that suited our taste and what we were looking for. Her food is amazing and she only cooks with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Not only was the whole dinner delicious, her staff is also extremely accommodating and did everything from the set up to food prep to clean up after everything was over. Maria is now my go-to chef for Sonoma County-I would hire her again in a heartbeat!

What a great add-on to include in your Wine Country experience. Playte Kitchen is everything you'd…read morelike a cooking school to be: spotlessly clean, organized, well run, friendly, participatory, and welcoming. The day is full yet relaxed and the recipes are creative and unique but do-able back at home. Don't miss out on this.

These guys are so organized. Everything was ready for us and their explanations and demos were…read moreclear. They showed us how to do stuff in little bits before it was our turn to do it ourselves, so we weren't overwhelmed with information. Facility was spotless and we each got hands-on guidance. Recommend for beginners AND experienced cooks!

I attended a Summer cooking class with my husband and we were blown away by how much fun it was…read more Kay led a group of six of us through the steps of making a fresh tomato soup from scratch, pesto for topping the soup, charentais melon (french melon) and prosciutto, a quick salmon frittata to tide us over while we prepared dinner, greens, scones and cookies. We succeeded in all of the above, while Kay peppered us with tips about how to prepare, store and where to buy some of the more uncommon ingredients. At the end of the preparation we all sat down at a beautifully set table in the back yard grotto (yes, really!) and ate together under twinkly lights and candles. And let me not forget the drinks. Kay's husband is a vintner so we were treated to wonderful wine with dinner. It was so much more than just a class, it was an invite to a wonderful dinner party!

My wife recently took her first class with Kay and is already eager to go back for more! Next…read moretime, I'm going with! The leftovers my wife brought home were amazing (no surprise since I've been lucky enough to enjoy Kay's cooking before), and my wife gives everything about the class rave reviews. She left with some wonderful recipes and new techniques. She also reports Kay is a talented teacher as well, and made the whole experience seem less like a class and more like spending an afternoon in the kitchen with friends - highly recommended!

Big Earl's BBQ catered our 60-person wedding welcome party in Redwood Valley, and we couldn't have…read morebeen happier. From the very beginning, communicating with Earl was warm, easy, and genuinely lovely. We started with a BBQ tasting months in advance and even brought along our pickiest food-critic friends to try the menu--it was a hit and sealed the deal for us. We served tri-tip, chicken, ribs, green salad, mac and cheese, and meatless sliders for our vegetarian guests, and everything was delicious. The BBQ sauce was perfectly balanced--sweet and tangy with just the right amount of kick. More than just great food, the meal and Earl himself made the experience feel comforting and homey, the kind of meal that naturally brings people together--like sitting down for a big Sunday family dinner. On the day of the event, Earl and his team arrived on time and had everything set up and looking beautiful. Earl was incredibly kind and personable, and once guests started eating, he walked around offering seconds and chatting with everyone. Not only was the food a standout, but Earl himself was too. Highly Recommend!

Big Earl's BBQ had a pop up at Sunday's in the Park in Ukiah! I tried the pulled pork sandwich &…read moretheir signature Dirty Fries with Pulled Pork, and omgoodness mouth watering! The pulled pork had this smoky flavor that wasn't dry or hard, it was fresh! The coleslaw was soooo good! I was skeptical about dirty fries, but glad I tried it, this tasted like a million bucks in your mouth! They are family owned, and family operated! Meaning you will see Earl with his wife, kids, and parents cooking up and providing you great service! I will definitely consider them for catering a family event in the future.