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Farro is an ancient grain that’s been cultivated for thousands of years. Delicious and nutritious (rich in protein, fiber, and nutrients like iron and magnesium), farro is enjoying a resurgence among gourmets and the health conscious alike.

The folklore

Legend has it that Julius Caesar himself brought it to Italy after ...Read more

This is a delicious variation on the usual chicken liver, onions and bacon. Here the flavors are combined to create an outstanding main course.

Chicken livers should be browned yet slightly pink inside, so they retain their silky quality. If overcooked, the chicken livers will have a grainy texture. Pancetta, Italian cured bacon, will give the ...Read more

Gardeners itch for spring weather to get outside and plant. Cooks like myself prefer to stay inside and whip foods loaded with classic spring ingredients and flavors. Vegetables such as new potatoes, peas and asparagus. Tender chive stalks and mint sprigs as soon as they appear in the garden, followed by cilantro, on everything!

Tie all those ...Read more

These juicy beef kabobs are easy to prepare and quick to cook, making them perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. I marinate the beef for a few minutes in a simple blend of lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh rosemary while the pearl couscous side dish comes together.

The kabobs cook in about 3 minutes per side on a stovetop grill, developing a ...Read more

There’s nothing like a fried chicken sandwich to put a giant smile on a sandwich lover’s face.

Whether it’s tucked between two pieces of white bread or stuffed into a toasted and buttered bun, the combination of crispy, craggy coating and juicy, tender breast or thigh meat is a pinnacle of handheld eating — at once both incredibly ...Read more

What do America’s national parks taste like?

In Northern California, perhaps it’s the earthiness of forest mushrooms and sweetness of crab meat. Along the Southern border, maybe the basso of pine nuts and tang of cactus paddles. And in the East, how about … a whole lot of country ham?

That delicious thought came up while Nina Elder and ...Read more

It happened a few years ago, but I still remember it clearly. I was seated at a white-tablecloth fine-dining restaurant in Brooklyn, the now-shuttered Clover Hill. In need of a break from booze, I ordered a nonalcoholic cocktail. After the server recited the drink’s composition — beet, oolong tea, tonka bean and a few other carefully ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Mountain Winery has a blockbuster lineup of concerts in store for Bay Area music fans in 2026.

Diana Ross, Lauren Daigle, Foreigner, Nelly, Robby Krieger of the Doors, Sam Barber and Trevor Noah are among the dozens of big-name acts set to perform at the picturesque Saratoga venue this year.

The Mountain Winery season ...Read more

This crispy orange cauliflower is a plant-based twist on the classic Chinese American dish, orange chicken. It features cauliflower florets coated in a light, crispy batter, fried until crispy and then tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Enjoy it as an appetizer or serve it over steamed brown rice with stir-fried tofu and veggies for a ...Read more

The town of Castroville, located in California’s central Salinas Valley, produces and ships more artichokes than any other place in the United States. Known as “the artichoke capital of the world,” the town features a giant steel artichoke statue and hosts an annual festival dedicated to artichokes. The peak season for both large and baby ...Read more

MCT is a type of fat called medium chain triglycerides found naturally in coconut oil and palm kernel oil and offered as supplements. MCTs were developed in the 1950s from coconut and palm kernel oil, and were first used medically for mal- absorption disorders, and more recently they have been promoted for weight loss and enhanced athletic ...Read more

Leave it to Dr. Seuss to inspire a breakfast as whimsical and cheery as green eggs and ham. It’s probably safe to say since the book “Green Eggs and Ham” was published in 1960, parents have been trying to find a way to create the titular dish for eager children.

The challenge with green eggs and ham is making a version that you actually ...Read more

I always have tortillas tucked away in my fridge. They keep for weeks and are helpful when it comes to making something quick for dinner. I mean, hello cheese quesadilla! You can even turn them into chips when you get a hankering for some homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4056568">Read more