Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday! The comforts of big, bulky sweaters and cozy boots are just the icing on the cake of amazing food and family get-togethers.   I usually take weeks...

June is National Dairy Month and it's a great time to celebrate with some of the amazing Real California Cheese produced right here in California, the #1 dairy state!  Cheese boards are the...

Happy Wednesday! Today is a good day.  The California Wine Institute's highly anticipated cookbook is finally here!   When I got my hands on it this week, I sat and...

Sweetpotatoes make my heart go pitter-pat!  They are the perfect comfort food on cold, rainy days and are chock full of health benefits and nutrition.  Whether it's a roasted version or the...

Are you ready to discover a show-stopping idea to wow your guests?  Give them this epic grazing board to admire while enjoying all the bounty this state has to offer.   This...

This Green Olive Garlic Cheese Bread is sure to be a favorite - no matter who you serve it to! It's easy, loaded with California-grown flavor, and oh-so-delicious! [video width="1920"...

Are you intimidated by artichokes? I sure hope not!   They are so good and chock full of healthy nutrients that I would hate for even ONE person to shy away from them just because they...

Have I got a recipe for all you lamb lovers!   Beckoning Spring at any cost, I thought a lamb recipe was in order to get us all geared up for birds chirping and tree blossoms...

In this unique take on Salsa Verde, Rich Table tops asparagus with a salsa made from kale and dried plums, then finishes the dish with fresh diced plums and candied almonds for an unexpected...

Showcasing the versatility of the Sweet Cherries from Lodi Farming, Chef's Sarah and Evan Rich from Rich's Table in San Francisco use cherry juice and a bouquet of cherry pits to make this...