One of the tastiest events takes place March 26-29 in Petaluma, California, just south of me, and is totally about immersing yourself in one of my favorite foods: CHEESE!
This is the 4th iteration of this very popular festival and definitely worth attending. Complete details are at www.artisancheesefestival.com. Among the highlights for me are an amazing [...]
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March 13, 2010
Artisan Cheese Festival
March 4, 2010
Collecting Wine: Tips from a Chef
A few more thoughts about collecting and cellaring wine:
Wine is best kept in the dark. While incandescent or fluorescent lights seems to have no effect over the short term, long term exposure to light can affect the quality of wine especially whites and sparkling wines. In France a lot of work has been done [...]
February 24, 2010
Collecting Wine: Components for an Ideal Wine Cellar
I began my wine collection many years ago, and every time I tasted something new that I liked, I’d buy a case. This is when I learned about the importance of a good wine merchant. Someone that you could talk to, who likes what you like and can speak about it knowledgeably without being either [...]
February 15, 2010
Collecting Wine: Keeping a Journal
OK I have to admit it – – my two great passions in life are enjoying food and wine. As a chef for more than 35 years I’ve had a chance to cook and sample all manner of food, but the topper, the epiphany if you will, for me was to have that food in [...]
January 29, 2010
Wasabi or Not?
Listen to Chef John Ash as he explains the difference between real wasabi, and the not-s0-real green mound we often get with sushi.
To learn more about American grown wasabi, visit Pacific Farms in Florence, Oregon.
Enjoy!
John Ash- Wasabi
January 4, 2010
Notable Trends in Food in 2009
I’m sure everybody has an opinion and here are my observations:
The rise nationally of street food in every form and via every kind of conveyance: trucks, carts, bicycles. Examples include a Soup Cycle in Portland, Waffle Truck in San Francisco, Kogi Korean BBQ truck in Los Angeles, etc.
DIY (do it yourself) urban farming including bee [...]
December 19, 2009
Holiday Kitchen Help
Happy Holidays!
This time of year we’re often spending more time in the kitchen and as a result more questions come up. Here is a couple I’ve received recently that I thought I’d share with you.
What to Do If You’ve Added Too Much Salt to the Soup or Stew
OK . . . here’s the scenario: The [...]
November 25, 2009
Bean Appetit!
On my weekly radio show, The Good Food Hour on KSRO in Sonoma County, we recently hosted a recipe contest featuring beans. I am amazed and thrilled about the creative entries we recieved!
I have to admit, I’m a bit of a “bean head” and find this nutritionally perfect ingredient a true joy to work with [...]
November 22, 2009
An Alternative Thanksgiving Menu- My Grandmother’s Pumpkin Pie
Over the last few days, I’ve given you some alternative recipes to make for Thanksgiving if you’re looking for a break
from the traditional dishes. I will end this series, however, with a traditional, tried and true favorite. My Grandmother was an amazing intuitive cook, always experimenting and trying new twists on recipes. What makes [...]
