3+ mon, 20+ hour ago   (600+ words) By Kristen Wood, Associated Press International Falafel Day, observed every June 12, highlights the enduring global appeal of the deep-fried chickpea fritter beloved far beyond its Middle Eastern roots. Once a humble street snack, it appears today on menus from small…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (735+ words) From grazing boards to brisket to picnic baskets in the park, Marin County businesses are rolling out a range of options for Easter and Passover gatherings. Tiburon resident Alexa Guedez has parlayed her studies in fashion design, love of entertaining…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (415+ words) The recipes that define the Bay Area’s food scene are often handed down through generations of immigrant families, across borders and over seas. With a foreword by fellow Oaklander and Native American author Tommy Orange, Wahpepah’s book invites readers to…...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago   (363+ words) Make a batch of these macaroons for a sweet, refreshing and gluten-free Valentine’s Day treat. Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk. You may find the condensed milk to be cloyingly sweet,…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (657+ words) It’s a tradition 4,000 years old. The ancient Babylonians were the first known people to set New Year’s resolutions, and the rest is history. Setting them, that is. Keeping them? That’s another story. According to a 2024 Forbes Health survey, resolution setters…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (395+ words) There’s nothing cozier and more comforting than a bubbling casserole of cheesy potatoes in the winter. This rustic side is often prepared in a large gratin dish, which can be plunked in the center of a table for indulgent family-style…...

9+ mon, 1+ day ago   (607+ words) Crispy, salty, tasty and so easy to eat, taquitos are a perfect party food. They’re great on their own, even better when dipped in guacamole, salsa or sour cream. These slim rolls, made by tightly rolling a corn or flour…...

10+ mon, 22+ hour ago   (631+ words) Autumn brings an abundance of apples, and when there are bushelsful, it’s time to make dessert. This upside-down apple tart is a classic French dessert, known as a tarte tatin. It requires the fruit to simmer in a slick of…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago   (281+ words) What’s more Halloween-y than a cookie recipe on a tombstone? This recipe for snickerdoodles comes from the grave site of Annabell Gunderson, who was active in her community of Willits, Calif., who worked at Brookside School for over 20 years and…...

11+ mon, 4+ day ago   (557+ words) Except for Half Moon Bay, no one does pumpkin season like Trader Joe’s. The 2025 autumnal lineup of products includes a sizable number of returning bestsellers and a couple of new options (or new to us). We bought a few grocery…...