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For Women’s History Month, we look at three cooks ― and their recipes ― who had a big impact on Wine Country cooking.

By |March 17th, 2021|Categories: Cooking Tips, JohnAsh, Press Democrat Article, Recipes|

THREE WINE COUNTRY WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WAY WE EAT There are 3 women who many have not heard of but who changed the way we

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JOIN CHEF JOHN ASH AS HE TEACHES COOKING TO BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE SCHOLARS AROUND THE WORLD

By |December 8th, 2020|Categories: covid-19-comfort, Events & Classes, JohnAsh, News & Press|

 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

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The Marriage of Food and Wine with John Ash (Culinary Institute of America – St. Helena)

By |September 30th, 2018|Categories: Cooking Tips, Events & Classes, JohnAsh|

November 4th https://register.culinary.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=219 "I have to tell you what a fantastic class Mr. Ash taught today. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the class, Mr. Ash’s teaching,

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JULIA CHILD’S CHERRY CLAFOUTI

By |August 16th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|

JULIA CHILD'S CHERRY CLAFOUTI Serves 6 - 8 1-1/4 cups whole milk 2/3 cup sugar, divided 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

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GIFTS FROM YOUR KITCHEN 2017

By |December 18th, 2017|Categories: JohnAsh, Recipes|

Gifts that you make always seem to be more personal. Here are some easy, simple favorites that are great for the holidays. LEMON CURD Makes about 3

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Thanksgiving Recipes

By |November 20th, 2017|Categories: JohnAsh, Recipes|

For all the years that I’ve fixed Thanksgiving my kids especially have been adamant about keeping it traditional: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. They are

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Grilled Pizza

By |July 5th, 2017|Categories: JohnAsh, Recipes|

Makes 6 pizzas Pizza cooked straight on the grill is very simple and one of the most delicious things you'll ever eat. Once you've seen it done

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Recipe: SPAGHETTI MARCO POLO

By |June 5th, 2017|Categories: JohnAsh, Recipes|

​Serves 2 – 4 This is a mash-up of Julia Child’s original Spaghetti Marco Polo along with some additions via Arthur Schwartz’s “Garbage Pail Pasta”. Arthur was

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Recipe: BAKED RICOTTA

By |May 24th, 2017|Categories: JohnAsh, Recipes|

BAKED RICOTTA This makes a rich warm cheese dip with a light, airy, soufflé-like texture can't be beat for any occasion. In addition to crudites its delicious

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Recipe: Risotto Verde

By |April 26th, 2017|Categories: Recipes|

This is a gorgeous, fresh tasting green risotto and is easy to make as it is baked in the oven. The Cutrer Chardonnay would be delicious with

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OLD-SCHOOL SWEDISH MEATBALLS

By |March 8th, 2017|Categories: JohnAsh, Recipes|

Serves 8 Though not a diet food. Swedish meatballs are a delicious addition to a holiday buffet or meal. They are traditionally served with buttered egg noodles

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A simple dinner for Valentine’s Day

By |February 13th, 2017|Categories: JohnAsh, Recipes|

Valentine’s Day is often problematical. Restaurants are busy (and often expensive) and we are encouraged to spend maybe too much on chocolates, flowers or whatever. Why not

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Recipe: Lime Posset

By |August 7th, 2016|Categories: JohnAsh, Recipes|

Posset (pronounced pos-it) originally was an English drink made of hot milk curdled with ale or wine and usually sweetened and spiced. Here it becomes a lovely

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Soaking lentils

By |July 29th, 2016|Categories: Cooking Tips, JohnAsh, Recipes|

Soaking lentils: Recipes using lentils will often tell you that one of their advantages, unlike beans, is that you don’t have to soak them before cooking. While

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A Treat for Father’s Day

By |May 20th, 2016|Categories: Blog, Cooking Tips|

The current issue of Fine Cooking magazine (No. 141) highlights a cut of beef that I’ve used for years that is little known but delicious and inexpensive.

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Food and Love and Oysters on the Half Shell

By |February 14th, 2014|Categories: Information, Recipes, Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Food and Love:  The two seem to have always been connected in an intimate dance of the senses.  Do you ever think about it and wonder why

Sustainable Black Cod in a Spicy Coconut Broth

By |April 29th, 2013|Categories: Cooking Tips, Information, Recipes, Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Cooking for Solutions at the Monterey Bay Aquarium  is back! I have been involved with this event since it  began, and I’m passionate about its mission: to

By |August 2nd, 2010|Categories: Information|

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

Bean Appetit!

By |November 25th, 2009|Categories: Information|

On my weekly radio show, The Good Food Hour on KSRO in Sonoma County, we recently hosted a recipe contest featuring beans.  I am amazed

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