The Concord culinary community has entered the New Year comfortably by designating January as Comfort Food Month. In previous years, this celebration originated as Comfort Food Week, but expanded to…
Sangria, El Torito Mexican Caesar Salad, Betty’s Baja Bean Pasta Salad, Slow-Cooker Carnitas, and Cardamom Mango Custard Mexican food is perfect for the fall. It utilizes the last of the…
By Deb Morris, PCFMA The aroma of apple pie on a September day, the smooth flavor of homemade apple butter on toast, or a tempting square of apple cake can…
By Maria Terry I have many people in my life who choose not to eat meat. I believe that one can create delicious meals centered on vegetables, and no one…
By David King The history of watermelon traces back to North Africa. The flesh of wild-grown watermelons had a hard texture, pale color, and either a bitter or bland taste.According…
By Deb Morris, PCFMA You have just found a new variety of melon, not the usual watermelon or cantaloupe, but a lovely yellow melon with rippled rind. Or there is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
