whoa Jock, from culinary instructor to science teacher? how's it going?
loads of incredible bakeries in SF area one of my favorite places is Tartine on Guerraro and 19th (?) no sign, just a line.......
Coppola Winery has 300 foraging acres....
Didn't oakville grocery close? Dean and Deluca was disappointing in many aspects, huge store....super selection but alot of produce/etc had obviously spoiled....when it's premium priced there should be no slime/mold.
Copia has restaurants, gardens, great gift shop, fun demos, interesting changing exhibits.
Last time I was in SF visiting a friend who was judging a crab contest in Mendicino...oh my josh, gorgeous country....toook forever to drive the tiny 2 lane road.....stop at a couple of wineries and farmstands along the way.
Russian River is around there....saw a stunning sunset coming out the redwoods into the ocean view, words just can't discribe how beautiful it was.