PAIR UP! ‘Round the World with St. Patrick
By Maria Terry I love St. Patrick’s Day because it is a holiday that celebrates fun. Usually, there isn’t an extensive family commitment. There aren’t any presents to buy, costumes…
Where has all the California asparagus gone?
by Deb Morris A lovely plate of fresh steamed or roasted asparagus is something we look forward to each spring in California. Once called “The King of Vegetables,” the local…
Top Ten Lucky Foods for the Lunar New Year
Need a year filled with luck and prosperity? Certain foods eaten during the Lunar New Year are considered lucky. Whether you desire prosperity, health, happiness, or new beginnings, these foods…
PAIR UP! – Italian Comfort
by Maria Terry Okay Concord, if it’s comfort food you crave, then indulge into this California-Italy pairing.Casseroles are one of the best ways to warm you when it is cold…
Celebrate the New Year deliciously – Concord’s 5th annual Comfort Food Week
By Elaine Schroth, CEO & President, Visit Concord Break out the stretchy pants, the 5th Annual Concord Comfort Food Week is underway through January 31. Concord’s food scene is made…
PAIR UP! 3 Recipes for End of Summer Wining and Dining
By Maria Terry, www.LaSommelierre.com Welcome to Pair Up. My goal is to create pairings of food and beverage to heights neither would see alone.Each month, I introduce a full evening…
Taco Trail Challenge is Back!
Time to break out the stretchy pants The Taco Trail Challenge returns September 15 through October 15, and there is even more to love this time with a new mobile…
What’s a Barzerria?
OUT to LUNCH By David King I took a road trip to explore the tiny delta town of Isleton, population 840ish, a colorful community located five miles beyond Rio Vista…
Jack’s Restaurant and Bar
When the best eating establishments in the region are mentioned, Jack’s Restaurant and Bar at 80 Crescent Drive in Downtown Pleasant Hill deserves to be on that list. This unique…
Brassica Bonanza
By Deb Morris, PCFMA.org You probably hated eating brassicas as a kid, burying them under your mashed potatoes or surreptitiously feeding them to the family dog. We’re sure you’ve changed…
Boost health with fresh produce
By Deb Morris, PCFMA Our health is of utmost concern right now. Fueling your body with healthy nutritious foods that improve your immune system and give you more energy and…
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
By Carol and Randi, the Frugirls, frugelegance.com Baby, it’s cold outside! And when it’s cold, there is nothing better than a warm, hearty bowl of homemade soup. Our recipe for…