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Remembering Ingram’s Chili Bowl
Longtime Sonoma County residents, and even those who have traveled to Sonoma County through the years, may remember Ingram’s Chili Bowl. It was a very simple place that opened in 1951 on Old Redwood Highway in Santa Rosa. The seats … Continue reading
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Cooking for Solutions: Sablefish
I’m already looking ahead to spring of the New Year and one of my favorite events I participate in each year, the Cooking for Solutions gathering at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I am one of the founding chefs of this … Continue reading
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes- Revisited
It is that time of year again when we turn to warm, comforting holiday foods. It seems one of the most popular dishes, would also seem one of the most simple– mashed potatoes. They are simple, but there are a … Continue reading
KSRO Chicken Recipe Contest
Lately I have been focused on a true global culinary star—chicken! I am currently writing an upcoming cookbook called Culinary Birds, and I’ve been gathering and testing recipes. Wherever you are, whether it be a four-star restaurant, an international street … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tips: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water
Many people believe bottled water is safer than tap water. I’ve bought into this too, but it often isn’t true. Municipal water supplies are tested every day for disease-causing microbes and chemicals. Bottled water, which is regulated by the Food … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tip: Why Do We Marinate Meats?
The most important reason to marinate is to add flavors. Here’s how a marinade works: A good marinade is a blend of something acid (wine, citrus juices or vinegar), salty (soy sauce or fish sauce) and sweet (sugar, honey, maple … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tip: Storing Basil
For those who garden, I’m sure you’ve heard you should always harvest herbs in the morning after the dew has dried? For those of us who do not garden, and just use herbs – how often do we just stick … Continue reading
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A Dinner in the Orchard with Dry Creek Peach and Produce Company
One of my favorite events each year is a class and dinner that I do with Dry Creek Peach Company in the middle of their orchard in the beautiful Dry Creek Valley near Healdsburg, California. I do this in partnership … Continue reading
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