I confess that I am not particularly attached to the traditional Thanksgiving meal, though I do appreciate--and often honor--what my friend James has to say on the subject. "It doesn't matter how good the food is," he says, "it's the ritual, it's that we are all eating the [...]
As I promised in today's Seasonal Pantry, which you can read here, I'm posting links to some of my favorite recipes that call for wine. Because I use it so frequently, it is impossible to include all the recipes here. I've chosen those most suited to fall and winter and [...]
This morning, I was pleased to see a photograph of a beautiful tomato galette posted on my facebook wall, along with a note from a friend, who had just made it. There were requests for the recipe and I promised to post it, so here it is. Tomato [...]
As promised in today's Fresh From Our Farmers, which focuses on Dry Creek Peach & Produce and which you can read here, here are some of my favorite peach recipes from the Seasonal Pantry archives. If you have a favorite recipe using peaches, tell us about it in the comment section [...]
In today's Seasonal Pantry, which you can read here, I ask for your favorite ways to enjoy summer's bounty. What do you do with Gravenstein apples, other than eat them? Do you make pesto at home? What is your favorite way to enjoy summer tomatoes? Got a trick [...]
In today's Seasonal Pantry, which you can read here, I talk about Romanesco zucchini and promise to post a photo, so here you go. This zucchini can also take the place of pasta. Using a mandoline, you can slice it into long thin ribbons that [...]
In today's Seasonal Pantry, which you can read here, I invite readers to share what will be on the table today. So, here's your chance, tell us what's on the menu and where you got the ingredients. I'll start: I've made a salad of green beans, [...]
On June 20, Seasonal Pantry on making pizza at home. You can read that column here. In that column, I promised to post a blog entry more on the topic, including my recipe for Avocado-Zucchini Pizza. I was writing that column from Seattle and time got away from [...]
In today's Pairing column, where I suggest Grilled Skirt Steak in Korean Marinade with Spinach & Snow Peas as a great companion to a ten-year-old cabernet sauvignon, I promised to post information about cooking grass-fed meats, so here you go. It is not difficult but it does require a bit [...]
In April 11's Seasonal Pantry, available here, I write about shallots and promise to post my recipe for Roasted Shallot Flan, which appeared in the column in 2001, before it was archived on line. It's taken me a while to get to it, as I've been down with a nasty [...]
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Have trouble remembering what’s in season when? Looking for a favorite recipe from the Seasonal Pantry or Pairing archives? Michele Anna Jordan, Press Democrat columnist, chef, teacher and author of almost 20 books, draws from 17 years of columns and articles for seasonal suggestions, recipes and menus and tips on exactly where to get the finest local foods at their peak moment. And, yes, she takes requests. Just name the dish or even a few of the ingredients and, like magic, you’ll find the recipe here in no time. Any questions related to ingredients, cooking, nutrition and eating are welcome.