3+ mon, 18+ 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…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (963+ words) It’s Sunday morning at the farmers market in downtown Campbell, and John Shimek is selling citrus to a crowd of customers – tight, juicy oranges, plump grapefruit and O.J. in condensation-beaded bottles. A woman shoves a wad of cash into…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (384+ words) The latest collaboration between longtime friends — and comedians and actors — Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson doesn’t involve hamming it up in front of a camera. Instead, they’re taking that pork (and beef, chicken and other meats), slathering it with…...

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…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (969+ words) Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of the first things, along with chocolate chip cookies, that I learned to make on my own. Standing at the kitchen counter, I buttered two slices of white bread and put a slice or two…...

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…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1238+ words) You don’t have to have Irish blood to have fun on St. Patrick’s Day, just a love and appreciation for Gaelic tradition that includes some awesome music, toe-stepping dance and a lively pub culture. This time of year also renews…...

6+ mon, 1+ day ago   (591+ words) What do America’s national parks taste like? In Northern California, perhaps it’s the earthiness of forest mushrooms and sweetness of crab meat. Along the Southern border, maybe the basso of pine nuts and tang of cactus paddles. And in the…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (724+ words) My house used to have Thai Tuesday. We’d order takeout from our favorite local spot, happily trading time at the stove and a sink full of dishes for curries and noodles that arrived hot and delicious. At a little more…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (451+ words) Tanya Holland, especially among Bay Area foodies, needs no introduction. For the Super Bowl this year, she’ll be at a cousin’s 80th birthday party. In celebration of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny’s upcoming halftime show, she opted to share her recipe…...