2+ hour, 14+ min ago  (484+ words) By Katie Workman, Associated Press Roasted carrots are one of the simplest and most colorful ways to round out a holiday meal, and carrots and Easter go together like " well, carrots and bunnies. But what if I told you that…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (231+ words) Photo | Organic produce fills bins at Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market'Santa Cruz Sentinel Radishes, leeks, cilantro and other organic produce fill the bins at Pinnacle Farms" stall at the Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market last Wednesday. The market runs year-round…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (1389+ words) Gary and I had dinner in Felton with our friend Mark at the Trout Farm Inn a few nights ago. It's a far cry from what it was many years ago. Back then, it was a ramshackle bar. Fine for…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (512+ words) October's crisp weather invites a pot of simmering chili to cook slowly on the stove, filling the kitchen with warmth and wafts of smoke and spice. There is a chili style for everyone " it can be adapted for carnivores or…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1077+ words) I think I'm most optimistic in the spring. When I look at my yard and imagine the bounty of tomatoes, mint, oregano, lemons, figs, pomegranates, and more, I get really excited to dig into the soil. Around about August, that…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (191+ words) Hot and sour soup is a true culinary gift. The fragrance is tantalizing and the sweet and tart flavors balance deliciously, along with spicy heat. I usually have a bag of shelled and deveined shrimp in the freezer, so the…...

6+ mon, 2+ day ago  (516+ words) This fall, check out these three cookbooks highlighting recipes from culinary leaders across California, past and present. Among a "Top Chef" winner, the keeper of a San Francisco restaurant legacy and a former Mercury News food editor, there's an abundance…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (48+ words) If John Burroughs ever invites you to his home for a tri-tip barbecue, take my advice. Say yes! Burroughs is a master of the grill. In fact, I've counted four of them in his yard. But I'll bet he has…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (317+ words) When a friend mentioned that she serves chili over noodles, I was intrigued. We always serve our chili straight up with cornbread or tortilla chips on the side, but I had to try this new way, and the results were…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (651+ 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…...