The idea of midnight spaghetti is not a new one. Known in Italy as Spaghettata di Mezzanote its preparation occurs after a night of drinking and partying or maybe you’ve forgotten to eat during the
For those of a certain age we remember the grand foods of the 60's and 70's which the television series Mad Men epitomized. Dishes like these appeared on fancy restaurant menus all around the country.
Santa Rosa, CA. December 8, 2020. The Covid-19 crisis has created an opportunity for connection … and cooking. Chef John Ash, referred to as the “Father of Wine Country Cuisine,” was quick to recognize this
Authored by Jean Doppenberg Chefs reveal tricks and tips for food-and-wine pairings and cooking like a pro When they aren’t working hard in restaurant kitchens, Wine Country chefs are developing new recipes, conducting virtual cooking
The COVID-19 virus has changed how most of us think about Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday by the way. We are told that we shouldn’t gather in large, non-familial groups, should avoid the classic buffet, use
John Burgess, Santa Rosa Press Democrat Fall is a special time of year. Summer is winding down and our circadian clocks are kicking in and yearning for more hearty and deeply flavored foods.
Guest speaker, Chef John Ash shared his personal story and how he transformed his restaurant and his own career. He cooked Cacio e Pepe, a fun dish that is making a resurgence to our palates.
(Photo credit: John Burgess/The Press Democrat) Today chicken has become so much a part of our menu that we don’t tend to think much at all about these noble little birds. In the '90s, chicken
Each season has its unique ingredients and flavors, but summer provides the most abundant, I think you’d agree. It’s hard to keep up with the delicious “glut” that we are presented with. That Grande Dame
Southeast Asia is home to a rich cross-cultural table with every country providing a distinctive cuisine that, at the same time, shares similarities with its neighbors. The Chinese, Arabs, and Indians early on established many
