"If you want to do something really special on game day," John Gaines, who was at the helm of The Tradewinds in Cotati for several decades, writes in a message to me, "be the only one on your block to have a poetry slam." He is serious. "This [...]
I've known for a while that Parish Cafe, chef Rob Lippincott's New Orleans restaurant, was due to open in Healdsburg any day, but on Saturday, when I was driving towards town after a visit to the Davero Tasting Room, I spotted an open door and people sitting at [...]
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
One of New Orleans' great dishes, muffaletta, is now available at Rustic, the restaurant at Francis Ford Coppola Winery.
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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.