California Cuisine with a Coastal Vibe
The rolling hills surrounding Taber Ranch Vineyard
I grew up in Sacramento and San Francisco, and I still love discovering hidden towns in Northern California. Capay Valley – one of the IFBC tours I did this year – is a hidden rustic gem of a farming community…
Being paid to travel is a dream for many writers, but for Amy Sherman and Jessica Van Dop DeJesus, it’s a reality. Amy, who blogs at Cooking with Amy, and Jessica of The Dining Traveler were joined by Jennifer Sweeney, Director of Public Relations for Visit California, at the Culinary Travel Writing panel at last month’s…
I’m definitely the kind of California girl who can skip dinner in favor of an indulgent treat like artichoke dip. In this case, the most amazing artichoke dip you’ve ever tried. I could seriously eat this for lunch and dinner (as long as slipping into a bikini wasn’t on the horizon for a few days)….
Doesn’t that corn, avocado and tomato salad practically scream summer?! Pull out all the stops with a fabulous California-style Father’s Day menu, complete with all of his favorite treats (and maybe a few of yours). Is there any better way to say “I love you” than with food? (Actually, yes, there is: diamonds. But it’s…
Waking up on a school day to chocolate chip pancakes is a guaranteed way to get them out of bed with smiles. Luckily, this recipe, from Mark Bittman, makes everyday pancakes a reality. I mix the batter on a weekend while my griddle pan is heating up. By the time the pan is sizzling, the…
Cake for breakfast? Why not, especially when there’s whipped cream and berries involved. With the Malibu Farm Cookbook by Helene Henderson, which celebrates California cuisine at its finest
