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George’s Rants & Raves: Chasing The Green Fairy
She flew into my arms, even though trapped within a tall green bottle with only her eyes visible through that cloudy glass. She appeared coy and shy and was elusive...
Thinking with his Heart and not his Head
Mitchell Katz isn’t your typical winemaker. He wanders out from the back room, in sandals, a navy t-shirt, and most noticeably, an ice bag on his shoulder....
Lizbeth Lane Simmer Sauces: Flat to Flavorful in 3 Minutes
If any of you reading this are like me, you’ll understand how time, motivation, and dinner can be in great conflict with each other sometimes. I enjoy cooking...
Monday Meatballs by Chef Nate Appleman
10 ounces beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes and ground in a meat grinder, or finely chopped in a food processor 10 ounces boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch...
Book Review: A16 Food+Wine by Chef Nate Appleman & Shelly Lindgren
I first met Chef Nate Appleman at the Monterey Bay Sustainable Seafood Conference, where I tasted his mouthwatering, deeply flavorful Roasted Sardines with Bread...
Small Family Farm Embraces Live Streaming Video
When a chef or restaurant is ready to place a produce order, they typically pickup the phone and call their area foodservice rep or local farm to find out what is...
Wakefield Wines
In Australian, the Taylors brand quickly established a strong reputation with their first vintage of cabernet sauvignon in 1973. The wine not only claimed gold...
Jumbo Fresh Water Spot Prawns
Jumbo Fresh Water Spot Prawns (whole) By Chef Edward Pizzuti, Cafe Giostra, Brando’s, Petaluma, CA Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 tbls. Seasoned Butter 3 Ibs. of...
Dining Detectives: OZUMO-Oakland
Downtown Oakland’s “Restaurant Row” is a hotspot for upscale dining. It is hard to believe that Ozumo Oakland which led the way to help revitalize this area...
Steven Kent Mirassou: A Master of Literature to a Master of Wine
Steven Kent Mirassou didn’t always want a career in wine. He went to school on the East coast, got a Masters in Literature, and was considering the pursuit...
