A Tipsy Tour of Sonoma’s Wine Country

 

You’d never guess that over 400 wineries dot the rolling hills of the rural Sonoma. But with some of the world’s most famous wines, this peaceful region is serious about wine production. Kelley takes a tipsy tour through wine country, stopping at some of the most recommended wineries. She indulges in the Bubble Room experience at J Vineyard, meets the owner at Keller Estates, and sips a zinfandel at Dry Creek Vineyard.

Saint Lucia: Chocolate in Food

Get Lost in Saint Lucia with Kelley Ferro
Chocolate in Cuisine

We all love chocolate in its…natural state. But who knew that chocolate was so delicious in other foods and dishes as well! Kelley tries out some of the inventive uses of chocolate from the island’s top chefs. From chocolate butter to cocoa dusted snapper to peppermills of cacao nibs–really nothing doesn’t go well with chocolate!

Saint Lucia Chocolate in Spa

Get Lost in Saint Lucia with Kelley Ferro
Chocolate in the Spa
Not only does chocolate do you good when you eat, it’s also great for your skin! Chocolate and cocoa are used in many of Saint Lucia’s top spas, and Kelley profiles all the best treatments.

How to Make Chocolate in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucian chocolate is known far & wide as some of the world’s best, and on the island you can find chocolate has a variety of uses. Kelley experiences chocolate not only as a sweet food, but as a savory spice. She also learns about it’s benefits for the outside of the body–at the spa. Through it’s handcrafted production methods, dating back to the beginning of the island, chocolate is much more than just a sweet treat.

Take a Boat Cruise on Cologne’s Rhine River

Let the city come to you on a scenic boat ride down the Rhine River, the city’s famed waterway.

Viktualienmarkt: Munich’s Outdoor Market

You can’t miss this market—whether you need cheese, wine or produce for dinner, or you want an al fresco picnic table lunch from one of the food stands or you want to sip champagne and eat oysters with friends after work, the Viktualienmarkt is the lifeblood of Munich, for locals, tourists and students alike.

Fruh: Cologne’s Famous Beerhall

With the most central location just steps from the cathedral, Fruh has been serving up pig knuckle, gouda & brown bread, and the city’s signature drink, Kolsch, for over 100 years.

Garmisch Partenkirchen

Garmisch-Partenkirchen–the postcard perfect Bavarian region with sky-high mountains, deep gorges, and wildflower fields.

Partnach Gorge

The Partnach Gorge surprised me. Its history as a logging transport route helped shape the region and just standing next to the rushing waters is awe-inspiring. The lower path puts you just meters above the roaring waves so be prepared to get a little wet!

Local Bavarian Cuisine at Restaurant Gasthof Fraundorfer

For a local eating experience, the Gasthof Frandorfer is a part show, part dinner. Locals & tourists flock so make sure to make a reservation at one of the big tables for an evening of song, dance and large plates of local meat. We came on a Father’s Day in Germany and had a very wild, Bavarian time.