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And now for the answer to the question in my last blog entry– which fruits do NOT ripen after picking? Answers: Cherries Citrus Cucumber Grapes Pineapple Pomegranate Soft Berries like straw and raspberries Watermelon Be sure to keep these in … Continue reading
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Do All Fruits Continue to Ripen After They’re Picked?
Fruits fall into two categories in answer to this question: Climateric which means that they do continue to ripen and nonclimateric, those that don’t ripen after picking. For those that ripen, the agent that makes that happen is a gaseous … Continue reading
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Cook With Chef John Ash
I’ve been asked to do a cooking demonstration at this year’s Sonoma Marin Fair in Petaluma on Friday, June 25th at 7 p.m. This is one of the sweetest fairs in the region and I’m looking forward to being part … Continue reading
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Wax on… Wax off
It is a common practice in the food industry to put wax on produce. I don’t like the practice and it is another reason why I’m such an advocate of local farmer’s markets. Click here to listen to more: Wax … Continue reading
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Cooking for Solutions at the Monterrey Bay Aquarium
I have been involved with this great culinary event since it started and it’s something I really believe in, in addition to being a fun, educational and delicious event. This year marks the ninth Cooking for Solutions celebration scheduled for … Continue reading
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Expiration Dates
For many things that we eat, we definitely know when its time to toss ‘em. Fresh milk that now looks like cottage cheese. Spices and herbs that you bought when your now 20-something kids were in kindergarten. Jars of olives … Continue reading
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Dreaming of Italy
Hope you had a great Easter! I’m very excited about going along on a wonderful adventure in October and would like to invite you too. I plan to eat, drink and explore Italy with friend and wine expert, Bill Traverso, … Continue reading
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Artisan Cheese Festival
One of the tastiest events takes place March 26-29 in Petaluma, California, just south of me, and is totally about immersing yourself in one of my favorite foods: CHEESE! This is the 4th iteration of this very popular festival and … Continue reading
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Collecting Wine: Tips from a Chef
A few more thoughts about collecting and cellaring wine: Wine is best kept in the dark. While incandescent or fluorescent lights seems to have no effect over the short term, long term exposure to light can affect the quality of … Continue reading
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Collecting Wine: Components for an Ideal Wine Cellar
I began my wine collection many years ago, and every time I tasted something new that I liked, I’d buy a case. This is when I learned about the importance of a good wine merchant. Someone that you could talk … Continue reading
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