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
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
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
How an Italian chocolatier created the sweetest San Francisco icon By J.C. Thomas Ghirardelli, the third-oldest chocolatier in the United States, is today a beloved international brand. Contemporary consumers can’t get enough of the company’s filled chocolate squares, brownie mix…
Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, California