Articles from Sunset (February 1, 2009)

Title	Author	Type	Words
A balanced breakfast; Start the day right with tips (and muesli) from Rancho La Puerta.	Johnson, Elaine		1002
A lover's guide to wine: build your Valentine vocabulary (and jump-start your evening) with these aphrodisiacs.	Schneider, Sara		1261
A party that cooks: make preparing dinner the party in itself. Invite your friends to chop, slice, and saute--then feast.	Slafkosky, Jenny	Recipe	1731
A view from inside: with this bright, smart design, a Northern California foodie keeps an eye on what's fresh in her garden ... from the kitchen.	Schoech, Samantha		226
All that sparkles: Put some fizz in your Valentine's Day with a trip to a California sparkling winery.	True, Margo	Product/service evaluation	846
Ask the expert Anita Chu; candy hearts are so high school. The tastemaker behind the beloved blog dessert first tips us off to sophisticated treats worth sharing, from Emeryville to Los Gatos.	Levin, Rachel		241
Cadee Wilder.	Wilder, Cadee	Brief article	149
Chicken with tomatoes, apricots, and chickpeas: recipes from our kitchen and yours, in 30 minutes or less.			869
Defending the boarders.	Williams, Sheelagh	Letter to the editor	150
Dessert in a mug.			94
Do not disturb; Top 20 inns (all under $250!) that'll fan the flames for a romantic weekend.			1859
Fast and fresh soup.		Letter to the editor	105
February highlights.		Brief article	163
Flower shop secrets: San Francisco floral designer Erin Rosenow reveals her tricks for creating perfect arrangements at home.	Nunn, Jennie		427
Fresh faces: a West Coast viola breeder gives the inside scoop on these cool-season beauties.	McCausland, Jim		380
Going to extremes: your guide to the newest ski trends in the west (from gear to a near-vertical run) for every level.			146
Grow a nicely spiced pepper.	Jardina, Elizabeth	Brief article	81
Lawn-free and loving it: landscape designer Roberta Walker, tired of endlessly watering, weeding, and mowing the 50-foot square lawn in her Sacramento front yard, got rid of her turf and started over.	Chai, Julie		253
Little luxuries.	Tamony, Katie	Editorial	373
Love is all around. Especially in Las Vegas on Valentine's Day.		Brief article	90
No-waste challenge.		Letter to the editor	87
Northern California weekend.			486
Oakland.	Trottier, Lisa	Brief article	97
Play house: how a bungalow full of boys and toys manages to be a sanctuary for the grown-ups.	Seely, Kimberly Brown		715
RiNo, Denver: from sculpture gardens to sleek galleries with mountain views, Denver's River North Art District is the destination for art lovers.		Brief article	210
Risotto with ease; Risotto has the unfair rep of being tricky to make. It's not, we promise: follow for perfectly cooked, creamy risotto. Bonus: turn leftover rice into a hot, crunchy, cheesy snack.	Dean, Stephanie	Recipe	1124
Sacramento.	Washington, Kate	Product/service evaluation	95
San Francisco.	Geidt, Mackenzie	Brief article	96
The new rules: interior designer Sheri Sheridan gives us the secrets of freestyle decorating from her Oakland home. The key: Make the most of what you have, and indulge with care.	Chamberlain, Jess		843
The pre-games show: Whistler, British Columbia, is ready for its close-up--the 2010 Winter Olympics. So why wait? Hurry to try six new adventures before the cameras and crowds hit town.	Thomson, Jess		709
The smarter bathroom: simple tips and new high-tech products to reduce your water bill.	Chamberlain, Jess	Brief article	320
The Sonoran Hot Dog: from Arizona, the fast-food star of the 21st century.	Fish, Peter	Brief article	191
Torch song.		Brief article	83
Warming trend: 5 cozy touches for a quiet night indoors.			97
We love Joe: discover the magic ingredient that adds depth of flavor to all kinds of foods: coffee.	Machnak, Amy		1681
What to do in Northern California: February.	White, Hazel		473
Where there's smoke: when she discovers that her woodstove might be a gross polluter, Allison Arieff is determined to figure out how to spare the air and keep those home fires burning.			1030