Just as the reality of drought settled in, the rains came, welcome, wonderful and disruptive, especially of early spring’s harvest. The effect was all over the Sebastopol farmers market on the last Sunday in March. Farmers don’t skip a market because it is wet outside. In some instances--Sebastopol’s [...]
As promised, here is my recipe for lamb's tongue and potato salad, along with several other yummy recipes that call for tongue and suggestions on where to find it.
When mustard flowers blanket the fields and meadows of northern California, it is impossible not to think of mustard, one of the world's most popular condiments. Share your favorites here, where you will find delicious spring recipes from the Seasonal Pantry archives.
Raise a glass to one of the purest pleasures humans have come up with, Champagne.
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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.