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 [...]
On Saturday morning, not long before the kick-off of the Rose Parade, a new farmers market opened in the west parking lot of the Santa Rosa Veterans Building. The Redwood Empire Farmers Market is the fourth farmers market in Santa Rosa. For a summary of Santa Rosa markets, [...]
The Cotati farmers market, held in La Plaza Park on Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:30, features familiar and unfamiliar vendors, along with many reasons to linger until dusk.
Over the last several years, farmers markets, always a great destination for seasonal produce, have become among the best sources for healthy fats and proteins. The Saturday Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market has what may be the best selection of all Sonoma County markets.
After Easter, you may have a bounty of hard-cooked eggs, especially if there are kids in the family. What do you like to do with them? Plus, favorite egg recipes from the Seasonal Pantry archives.
Got chicken? Roasting it is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to enjoy it. Here's a foolproof recipe, along with links to Malaysian-style poached chicken, black rice jook (made with chicken stock) and more.
Sonoma County's Duskie Estes and John Stewart took the prize at yesterday's Cochon 555. Was it the lollipop that put them over the top?
Today is National Clam Chowder Day and there is plenty of time to enjoy a bowl either at home or at a favorite restaurant.
For making French fries, most chefs recommend Kennebec potatoes. But where do you find them? Eat This Now knows. And shares.
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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.