Food

- 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

- Neighbor's Favorite: She-Crab Soup & Seared Ahi Tuna
- Lee Boutt shares recipes that offer a taste of his love of cooking
- By John Hollis/Appeal-Democrat
- This past Monday morning, when you were slowly recovering from the Super Bowl Sunday food fest of chicken wings, guacamole and beer, did you think, "Why'd I do that to myself?" If so, maybe this is the time to look ahead and decide, "Next year I'm... Full story

- Uncorked: Pot sticker pairings
- White wine and dumplings mark the Year of the Tiger
- By Bill Daley/McClatchy-Tribune News Service
- Pot sticker dumplings are a traditional food for the Chinese or lunar new year because their shape looks like ancient Chinese gold ingots, a symbol of wealth.
Riesling long has been a traditional choice for Chinese dishes such as dumplings, but... Full story