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Good food readies families to observe Chinese New Year

By John Hollis/Appeal-Democrat

Chinese New Year, which was celebrated in February, is a time food and family. The first day of the 15-day holiday traditionally begins with the serving of fruits, melons and vegetables to the immediate family, explained Janice Soohoo Nall, a... Full story

Uncorked: Corison wines speak of terroir

By Bill Daley/McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Cathy Corison produces only up to 3,000 cases at her eponymous winery in California's Napa Valley. She sells just two cabernet sauvignons nationally. There's a staff of only three. Yet her influence on winemaking is being increasingly felt in the... Full story

Camarones Rancheros

Maria's restaurant co-owner spices up shrimp, vegetables

By John Hollis/Appeal-Democrat

Maria Treto is a busy woman. The co-owner of Maria's Mexican Restaurant in Marysville splits her schedule between her duties as a restaurateur, chef, Tupperware saleswoman, property owner/manager, tax preparer and mother of four. But by working... Full story

Uncorked: Reacquaint yourself with iconic Gallo

By Bill Daley/McClatchy-Tribune News Service

"Burgundy," my late mother-in-law once said to me. "Whatever happened to Burgundy?" My reply was snarky: "It's still part of France, last time I looked." "No, no, no," she said, proceeding undaunted. "Burgundy, the wine. You used to be able to go... Full story

'Loser's' winners

Swapping out fattening ingredients makes these recipes stars of reality dieting

By Cathy Thomas/Freedom News Service

We want to live healthier lifestyles, but the task can seem daunting. Cheryl Forberg, nutritionist for the TV show "The Biggest Loser," says you don't have to overhaul your life all at once. You can take it in baby steps and go at your own pace. In... Full story

Uncorked: Is it time to invite port to dinner?

By Bill Daley/McClatchy-Tribune News Service

For Bartholomew Broadbent, a port-maker and importer, the "why" of port is basic: "It's the difference between eating and dining." It's a fitting analogy. As anyone who has capped a fine meal with a bottle of Portuguese "porto" and a wedge of... Full story

Neighbor's Favorite: Curried Salmon Over Rice

Ranjit Dhaliwal shares his versatile recipe for savory curry flavor

By John Hollis/Appeal-Democrat

Ranjit Dhaliwal would be the perfect party guest. He's retired (so he's in no hurry), he's relaxed (so he doesn't complain), he's an excellent cook and he loves it when people ask him to prepare one of his excellent curry dishes. Ranjit was... Full story

Uncorked: He's a believer in biodynamic wine

By Bill Daley/McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Alois Lageder (pronounced "ah-loh-IS lah-GAY-der") is the fourth generation of his family to manage this eponymous winery in the northeastern Italian province of Alto Adige. The region belonged to Austria until after World War I, which explains why... Full story

A shot of haute cuisine

Verrines – elegant food served in small glasses – can lend a sophisticated air to a party or wedding

By Cathy Thomas/Freedom News Service

It's said that good things come in small packages. That's true when it comes to petite black-velvet boxes, as well as itty-bitty glasses. Small, unstemmed items of glassware, generally 1-1/2- to 2-ounce beauties, hold oh-so-small portions of sweet... Full story

Uncorked: Toast Olympic victories with ice wine

By Bill Daley/McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Canada is the focus of world attention as the 2010 Olympic Winter Games are under way in Vancouver, B.C. Toast our neighbor to the north with a glass or two of Canadian ice wine. Canada is the world's leading producer of ice wine. This makes sense... Full story

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