Food and Love and Oysters on the Half Shell
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 the two are so intertwined? For many of
CHUTNEY RECIPES
Photo from MaryFrancesMain Chutney is a condiment we often associate with Indian cuisine. But this condiment has now gone global and offers a punch of flavor that pairs so well with roasted
Beef Tagliata- A Recipe to Remember
Beef Tagliata- a recipe to remember! Photo Credit: Ed Aiona/Chef John Ash One of my favorite things about food and cooking is the way it forms a connection with all of us. The
JAPANESE STYLE ROASTED SALMON
John Ash and fellow chef and friend, Mei Ibach, pose with salmon dishes made at the Windsor Certified Farmer’s Market, August, 2012. Photo courtesy: Rick Tang I recently demonstrated this recipe at the
Watermelon with Chili Salt
Photo from moreno0101 It’s going to be another hot couple of days here in Northern California! I know most of the country has had their share of hot weather this summer. Here
Cold Soups for Hot Weather
As the temperature goes up, the last thing most people feel like doing is a lot of cooking. This time of year cries out for make-ahead dishes like cold soups. I’ve included several of my
All About Asparagus- Part 3
COOKING ASPARAGUS Wash asparagus just before cooking to remove any bit of grit left from the sandy soil it is usually grown in. Asparagus does not usually need to be peeled unless you get a
All About Asparagus- Part 2
I have fond memories of wild asparagus growing up on my Grandparents ranch in Colorado. The ranch was at the base of Mt. Princeton, one of the Collegiate Peaks and also one of Colorado’s 53
All About Asparagus- Part 1
If ever there was a harbinger of spring, it’s asparagus. As the days grow longer and the soil warms, asparagus suddenly springs into life, sending up shoots that can grow 6 to 10
A Fire and Ice Recipe Inspired by Mexico
This week I have had the good fortune to teach cooking classes at Rancho La Puerta, a gorgeous getaway located just over the California border in Tecate in Mexico. This health resort is