1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (364+ words) A barbecue company with deep roots in the Bay Area has opened up shop in Lafayette. And it turns out to be in a suitable location for smoking ‘cue: The former address of pit master Matt Horn’s barbecue restaurant, which…...

3+ mon, 13+ 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   (811+ words) On a late Friday afternoon in March, Julia Huckins has brought her 4-year-old son Malcolm into downtown Livermore to treat him to some Meadowlark Dairy soft-serve ice cream, meet up with other moms and let their kids run around in…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (135+ words) East Bay Times Stroll and sample restaurant bites along Lincoln Avenue in San Jose’s Willow Glen district on Wednesday, June 10, and the proceeds will go to good causes. The Willow Glen Lions Club is hosting the Taste of Willow Glen,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (619+ words) By David Murphy, Associated Press A pantry challenge gains traction as grocery prices remain high, offering households a simple way to cut spending quickly. By focusing on meals made from ingredients already at home, some families report savings of up…...

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   (425+ words) There’s no better time than winter to enjoy a vibrant coleslaw. Slaws aren’t just picnic or barbecue fare; crunchy, hearty versions shine in the colder months. Winter slaws rely on sturdy, seasonal produce that delivers both texture and nourishment when…...

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, 5+ day ago   (450+ words) This soup recipe is a comfort-food two-fer. It’s packed with satisfying chicken meatballs floating in a nourishing chicken broth. This recipe relies on a cheesy boost of flavor with a generous amount of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese folded into the meatballs…...