A couple of weeks ago I did this recipe for the TV show Sacramento and Company. It was a great hit! Follow this link to see it: http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=158661 Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto 3 lb butternut squash 6 cups chicken broth 1 medium onion, chopped […]
Read moreThank you to Ethan Howard, pastry chef at Cavallo Point in Sausalito for sharing his recipe for this Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake. It is baked in a chocolate cookie crust and is enhanced with melted chocolate swirls. I decorated mine with […]
Read moreIt’s a great time of year for baking for friends and family. Make this easy and delicious Apple Pie Crumble with a combination of apples either picked from your tree, your neighbor’s tree or the local farmer’s market! Honey Crisp […]
Read moreFresh, Dry Beans – an oxymoron? – No just the way you should get dry beans…try to buy them locally after a recent harvest. They rehydrate quicker and taste better. This recipe features Black Valentines from my friend Steve Smith […]
Read moreWhy do we work so hard to have regular family meals while our kids are growing up? Because even when they are away from home they are nurtured by the family well-being and togetherness fostered at the kitchen table. As […]
Read moreWhat are you eating? Potato Chips at $11/lb or Roasted Potatoes for $1/lb… Paolo de Croce, President of Slow Food International recently addressed members of Central Valley Slow Food. He brought to our attention the importance of considering what you […]
Read moreWhat do you do when a good friend delivers a case of your favorite vegetable to your doorstep? Give him a big kiss of course and follow up with a tasty meal. A BIG thank you to John […]
Read moreThis morning while on walk with girlfriends I heard them say how tired they were of the same old pasta sauces and wanted something fresh, in season and new. I mentioned that another friend, who is being overwhelmed by the […]
Read moreHave you ever heard of FARINATA? What about CECINA? Ok then, what about CALDA CALDA? No? Never? I knew it! These are just different names for the same dish. The name changes depending on the region but the dish […]
Read moreAs we say good-bye to a great fresh Asparagus season, I wanted to pay tribute with one last creative recipe. In honor of the Oakdale Chocolate Festival I spread melted dark chocolate onto roasted asparagus. What a great flavor combination. […]
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