Photographs by John Burgess Santa Rosa Press Democrat I have to confess that I love best the foods of cold weather, especially soups and stews. No doubt a holdover from growing up in the mountains
Photographs by John Burgess Santa Rosa Press Democrat The cranberry, along with blueberries and the Concord grape, has a unique place in American cuisine. They are the three North American native fruits that are grown
Photographs by John Burgess Santa Rosa Press Democrat Who doesn’t love apples? From eating raw to the myriad of products that we turn them into. You’re lucky to find a half dozen varieties in your
If you are a cheese lover like me, I’ll bet you have lots of bits and pieces of leftover cheese wrapped in plastic in your refrigerator. It’s one of the drawbacks of serving a cheese
Photographs by John Burgess Santa Rosa Press Democrat We usually think of coffee mostly as a beverage and then maybe as a flavoring for ice cream or candies. Coffee however has a rich culinary history
Photographs by John Burgess Santa Rosa Press Democrat These are sweets that shouldn’t be forgotten. They are often the stuff of our childhood. Many have regional or international roots but if you aren’t from that
LIFE BY THE GLASS I've worked with Sonoma Cutrer since they started. Here is their latest "Life by the Glass" which includes JA recipes. Enjoy! FIGS WITH PANCETTA, GOAT CHEESE, AND ENDIVE TUSCAN KALE AND
Watch the virtual dinner with Chef John Ash on this video, posted on Google Drive.Virtual Event LinkFirst Course (Sauvignon Blanc)Offered two ways (choose one):On the half shell with Hog Wash*On the grill or under the
Photographs by John Burgess Santa Rosa Press Democrat A little history about burgers. According to Alan Davidson in his wonderful encyclopedic book The Oxford Companion to Food (Oxford University Press 1999), the word “hamburger” first
Photographs by John Burgess Santa Rosa Press Democrat THE TASTE OF SPRING AND BEGINNING OF SUMMER I’m always reminded of that quote from Robin Williams when spring comes: "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's
