Teraji: Dear Doris, you’re missed on Earth
Discovering she was diagnosed with terminal cancer with only two
GETTING OUT: Clouds Rest is a must-do for avid hikers
If you are an avid hiker with a to-do list, Clouds Rest above
Hike’s ocean views, human tale inspire
Years ago, when I was a young boy growing up in the Bay Area, the rain always came each winter. As sure as the arrival of winter rain, one story would eventually appear on the evening news: a rock slide at Devil’s Slide had closed Highway 1 between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay. It was as if this event, like the rain, was an integral part of the
Polenta, comfort foods a good pair
Although we are experiencing some unseasonably warm temperatures, I still like serving comfort foods. My favorite comfort foods are braised meats where the braising liquid has been slightly thickened. The sauce—or gravy—is best accompanied by a starch. But what do you do when you start to get tired of potatoes, pasta and rice? This week, I feature one of my favorite side starches that not only pairs well with comfort foods, but becomes an entrée when topped by an Italian marinara-style sauce.
