Food & Wine
Women who dish …and the drinks that pair
~ By Leslie Sbrocco. In any other region, the classic James Brown song “It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World” could describe restaurant culture. Not here, though. From Menlo Park to Sonoma, San Francisco to Oakland, female chefs and restaurateurs rank among the top culinary pioneers and are among the most successful in the business. These [...]
A vision for good eating
The Chefs Collaborative helped start the food revolution In the summer of 1993, John Ash and Bradley Ogden were among a group of chefs who gathered in Hawaii to talk about environmental issues around food production. One of the goals of their daylong conversation: to use their collective voice and increasing influence to educate colleagues [...]
Besotted with bubbly
A guide to festive, swoon-inducing sparkling wine ~ By Leslie Sbrocco. I’m often asked to name my favorite wine. The answer: sparkling. I love seductive sparkling wine so much I inked a tattoo of Rosé Champagne on the back of my leg. And I’m not the only avid admirer. Lily Bollinger of the famed Bollinger [...]
Clean & simple
A new cookbook based on a simple philosophy These days, everyone wants to “eat clean,” but what, exactly, does it mean? For nutritional consultant and health coach Jared Koch, it means eating both organic and well. Koch’s new book, “The Clean Plates Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Healthy, Sustainable, and Delicious Eating,” is co-authored by Jill [...]
Healthy Beef Bulgogi
This simple recipe for Korean beef bulgogi (marinated steak, peppers, and onions), is a perfect light and healthy dish for a weeknight dinner. Serve over a bed of brown rice, quinoa, or cut out all of the carbs and eat as is! Check out Dionna’s recipe here on her food blog and report back to [...]
Butternut Squash Soup With Toasted Pepitas
Now that Summer is pretty much over (it officially ends this coming Thursday), it’s time to break out the Autumn recipe book! This Butternut Squash Soup will warm you from the inside out. Curl up to a mug of this by the fire with a good read (ahem our Holiday issue is out November 16th), [...]
Healthy Huevos Rancheros with Pico de Gallo
Not all Huevos Rancheros have to be greasy and fattening. This version by Dionna, the author of the food blog Le Fork, uses fat-free refried black beans and then tops the fried (or poached!) egg with fresh pico de gallo with bell pepper! She also doesn’t fry the tortillas, and instead just simply warms them [...]
Spanakorizo- Greek Spinach Rice
Before Fall really starts to kick in, head out to the BBQ and grill up some chicken or vegetable skewers to go with this healthy and simple Greek rice recipe! Usually rice can often feel like “empty calories,” but when it’s packed with spinach, dill, and lemon juice, it suddenly turns into a power food. [...]
The LBDs of wine
Like the essential little black dress, a few go-to wines let you build your signature style ~ By Leslie Sbrocco. Just as you pull together outfits to reflect your style, you can build a wardrobe of wines to please your palate. Start with the basics, then layer and accessorize. From classic picks to exotic and [...]
Leslie Sbrocco: Get into the Spirit
Tips on stocking your home bar with the best ~ By Leslie Sbrocco. As a wine expert, I’m often asked what I sip when not drinking wine. The answer is spirits. For me, it’s about stocking my bar with the staples. Bring on a classic martini, savory Manhattan or pristine margarita, and I’m a happy [...]
