Holiday tastings
Like a kid at Christmas, I couldn’t wait to visit Guglielmo Winery’s 28th annual Holiday Faire which runs for three weeks every December. A dizzying array of wine and holiday themed gift items is paired with a special section devoted to wine and food tasting. Platters of prosciutto, salami, pate and a variety cheeses lined long tables. A chafing dish contained warmed bagna cauda, an Italian dipping sauce with intense flavors of garlic and anchovy.
Caballero makes progressive Hall of Shame
Democratic state Assemblywoman Anna Caballero—a state Senate candidate this year—faced criticism last week after a California-based progressive advocacy group announced her inclusion in a “Hall of Shame.”
Caballero received an “F” grade in the third annual “Courage Score” report card for voting against environmental protection,...
A century’s worth of memories with Spareribs & Sauerkraut
Many of us have wonderful memories of holidays and everything they represent. Our religious devotion, celebrating with family and friends and traditional foods are just a few things we hold in our hearts. One of my favorite Christmas food memories involves my dad when he was in college. I now share that story and the special recipe, which has been part of the Mariani family's Christmas meal for well over a century.
There’s money to be made in scooping poop
As our local economy comes out of its recent recession, some
County board to put seismic compliance bond on November ballot
As a part of its budget hearings underway this week, the County
