Chef John Ash

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  • Joe’s Special

    There are many riffs on this dish, but Saveur Magazine’s James Oseland describes it best: “Joe’s Special is one of the most odd and divine scrambles known to man. Consisting… Read more

  • Shiso

    A variety of recipes featuring shiso leaves! Shiso leaves are an aromatic herb from the same botanical family as mint that traditionally accompany sushi and sashimi. They are meant to… Read more

  • Favorite Grilled Cheese

    Who doesn’t love a gooey grilled cheese sandwich.  Simple to make and especially appropriate for cold weather.  This delicacy dates back to ancient Rome, and, according to Food Timeline, was… Read more

  • Homage to John Ash Menu at John Ash & Co. Restaurant

    If you are in Santa Rosa, CA, be sure to visit John Ash and Co. restaurant. For a short time they are featuring a special menu preparing recipes from my… Read more

  • The 18 Best Cookbooks of 2023, According to Food & Wine Editors

    John’s newest book, The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood, was chosen as one of The Best Cookbooks of 2023 by Food & Wine magazine.  “I hate to start… Read more

  • Soups

    Soup recipes to get you cozy this winter season! It’s been a stretch with our warm weather recently but it finally feels like Fall. This is my favorite time of… Read more

  • Tempura

    Learn to make vegetable, seafood, and shrimp tempura! Most of us have had Tempura.  It’s the name given in Japan to usually fish or vegetables deep fried in a thin… Read more

  • Tinned Fish

    Tinned seafood recipes from Catalan tomato toast, to pasta with sardines and tuna melts! All of us have some history with canned (tinned) seafood.  Who can forget those inexpensive cans… Read more

  • Soufflé

    Learn how to make a variety of soufflés from savory to sweet! For some reason soufflés seem to intimidate many cooks and they really shouldn’t. For me they are “Grandma… Read more

  • Dry Beans

    A variety of delicious bean recipes like Mexican black bean soup, Fava beans, garbanzo her salad and more! With the introduction a few years back of the Food Pyramid by… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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