Rancho Gordo Cooking Class: The New World Pantry
We announced the class last night with our email newsletter (along with our Jimtown Thanksgiving class and and an old fashioned Tamalada) and we're almost sold out so I thought...
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Kathleen Hill's Rancho Gordo Interview
Earlier in the summer we had had North Bay love fest at Sheana Davis' Epicurean Connection. Lots of great food and lots of new friends. Food and Wine expert Kathleen...
On the Road: Chiapas, Mexico
I just got back from Chiapas. I've heard of the place for years and some of my friends insist it's their favorite place in Mexico. My mother has good memories...
Runner Beans and Clams
An "encore" post while I'm on the road. - SteveWho knew? One of the best dishes I made this year was a simple pot of white Runner cannellini beans and...
Soaking. Again...ZZZzzzzz.......
To soak or not to soak is up there with Mac or PC and Republican or Democrat. On some level, who cares? And yet these conversations stir a lot of...
Cannellini bean, tuna and red onion salad
We had a terrific response to our last newsletter about salads and the hits keep coming! Reader and customer Tom Jones send us his version of the classic Italian salad....
Big Corn at Rancho Gordo
Sorry for the lack of posts. My back went out last weekend and I've been wincing a lot. Sitting at the computer hasn't been a priority. But I did want...
Poblano Chiles Stuffed with Potatoes and Sardines
Here's another hot weather "encore" post- Steve My Mexico is one of Diana Kennedy's later books. I remember looking forward it's publication and the slight disappointment I felt when it...
A Cook’s Tour to Mexico with Nancy Zaslavsky
Here's the latest from Nancy- Steve A Cook’s Tour to Mexico with Nancy Zaslavsky SAVE THE DATES!! Sign up before these classes are offered to the public!(1.) 3 hands-on Mexican...
If It's Too Hot to Cook, Can You At Least Open a Can?
(Here's a re-post from 2006 to help beat the hot weather- Steve) I had a similar plate in Mexico City this last Spring and Paula Wolfert has a close version...
Lorna Sass presents Quinoa Paella with Chicken and Chorizo
I was browsing through Lorna's Whole Grains for Busy People: Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals and More for Everyone and found this recipe. So much of the food from Lorna's kitchen is...
Another Party at Jimtown
As usual, Carrie Brown and the Jimtown staff, hosted another great party. This time in collaboration with the Slow Food Sonoma County North gang as a benefit for Ana Maria...