Although this is not exactly about food, if you will stick with me for a moment you will see a connection. And as far as never goes, it's not quite true. Read on and I'll explain. Lili Butler, a phenomenally talented designer who lives in Sebasotopol, is closing her retail [...]
Nothing cools us during a heat wave quite like Hawaiian shave ice. Although I've never found a traditional version on the mainland, there are close approximations that will cool you off, in a delicious way. One can be found in Petaluma.
Dave Legros had a great day fishing off the coast of Bodega Bay and you'll find his catch of wild Pacific King Salmon at the Sebastopol farmers market on Sunday morning.
Is there some little morsel--or morsels--that delights you when you come upon on it? Crispy chicken skin? The sweet pristine core of a perfectly grown carrot? The chocolate that envelopes a Look candy bar? Here I share a few favorites and hope you will, too.
When you have good ingredients at hand and a basic knowledge of what to do with them, the only thing more pleasurable than the cooking of them is the sensual delights they offer at the table.
On April 27, nearly a dozen food and wine professionals gathered at the Cliff House in San Francisco to taste wines and eat raw oysters in a search for the "bliss factor." It's a tough job but someone has to do it; I was happy to volunteer my time and my palate.
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Healdsburg's Costeaux Bakery, where Chef Rob Lippincott of Louisiana Legacy will be making yummy NOLA nibbles, including hot and messy beignets
Duskie Estes offers a yummy preview of what she and John Stewart will be cooking at Sunday's pork extravaganza, plus news on how you might score two free tickets.
Today is National Pancake Day and Eat This Now would like to know what your favorite pancake is and where you find it. And if you don't like pancakes, we want to know why.
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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.