The Cobb salad is one of California’s most enduring culinary creations, one that’s always worth celebrating – and ordering. This salad is substantial enough to be a stand-alone meal, with a full array of flavors and textures that complement, rather…
An original recipe Cobb salad composed on a gray platter
(Photo by California News Press)
In the Northern Hemisphere, today is the Fall Equinox, or Autumn Equinox if you prefer (it does sound nicer). In most parts of California, the four seasons are not dramatically distinct, but there are some more subtle changes to note…
A collage of photos of beets, apples, kiwi, persimmon, pumpkins and Brussels sprouts, all seasonal California grown produce for fall
By Jon Bogart Wasn’t it just yesterday that we brought in the New Year, 2020, with resolutions to make positive changes for our bodies and mind? Little did we know that we were in store for changes beyond our wildest…
closeup of an olive branch with leaves and olives, an out-of-focus countryside scene is the background
Dungeness crab season in California is officially underway. The season usually begins in December, but 2020 saw a delay to protect migrating whales and some drawn-out negotiations over wholesale prices. An industry agreement earlier this month brought the official start…
The sign at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco featuring a ship's wheel design and Dungeness crab motif
Green goddess dressing might seem like a contemporary creation, given trending desires for photogenic fresh foods packed with a full herb garden’s worth of greenery. It’s actually almost 100 years since the sauce was invented and given its evocative name…
a plate with fresh herbs, mayonnaise, tarragon vinegar and anchovies, ingredients fora green goddess dressing recipe
The mid-20th century was a boomtime for burgers, with Southern California emerging as an epicenter of fast-food innovation. In concert with the region’s car culture, hamburger joints featuring drive-thrus, speedy walk-up windows, and drive-in service from roller-skated carhops sprang up…
Two double double cheeseburgers wrapped in paper from In N Out, one of Southern California's best burger chains