If you'd like, you could certainly roast a fresh red bell pepper to go
along with the roasted
tomatoes and caramelized onion, but I always keep a stash of my favorite jarred roasted red bell peppers on
hand.
A field trip throughout Sonoma County that included: an overview of the area's agricultural landscape and the challenges and opportunities the county faces amid shifting policies and demographic changes; a tour and tasting at Vella Cheese company as well as a demonstration of traditional cheesemaking by
hand; a comparative tasting of heirloom
tomatoes, stone fruits, and melons at Green String Farm,
along with a tour hosted by Bob Cannard, famous for supplying Alice Waters and her restaurant, Chez Panisse; a tour, hops demonstration, and guided beer tasting at Carneros Brewing Company.