SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Craig Haarmeyer can sum up chenin blanc, the varietal for which his West Sacramento winery is known, in just four words.

“Chardonnay without training wheels.”

The versatile, affordable white wine is enjoying a resurgence among California winemakers, as well as some tuned-in customers. That’s good news for farmers ...Read more

Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from salted and fermented vegetables, most often with napa cabbage and some sort of radish along with carrots, garlic, ginger and chili.

Seasoned with two other staples in Korean cooking — umami-rich fish sauce (made from fermented anchovies) and gochugaru (dried red chili powder) — the ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — For many Italians, the 40-day Lenten season is punctuated not by sweets but by a smooth, bright-white cheese that comes in white plastic containers.

It's called basket cheese — formaggio da pasta filata in Italian — and it's long been an Easter staple for Italians and Italian Americans who've grown up celebrating Nonna's Old ...Read more

This easy egg casserole is filled with spring green vegetables and rustic whole-grain bread. It’s perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch. You can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning when you’re ready.

Vegetarian Spring Egg Casserole

Serves 8

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 9 hours, 15 ...Read more

As the name suggests, cod liver oil is the fat extracted from the livers of Atlantic cod and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA). Omega-3 supplements, on the other hand, are extracted from whole fish. Cod liver oil supplements, which are available over-the-counter, are also rich in vitamins A and D.

If you need therapeutic doses of EPA...Read more

I remember when turkey burgers were becoming a healthy alternative to beef burgers decades ago. I noticed in the supermarket that ground turkey had a prominent place next to whole turkeys. For the longest time, roast turkey was eaten once or twice a year for holidays or celebrations. When ground white meat and dark meat turkey became available, ...Read more

A family that bakes together…always enjoys each other! We put dates on the calendar to bake cookies, whip up a birthday cake, and teach the little ones how to measure and decorate.

A recent trip to Hawaii has us all craving coconut. This Easter, we’re skipping the coconut-covered lamb cake in favor of triple coconut cupcakes.

The cupcakes ...Read more

I’m a menu planner, through and through. Every weekend, like clockwork, I plan out the menu for the coming week (while also making sure the freezer is stocked in case of emergencies). I tend to repeat what I lovingly refer to as “winning dinners,” aka the ones that my kids will at least eat a few bites of before running off. Recent faves ...Read more

If I want to know the best vegetables to buy at the farmers market (and I do, desperately!), I’m going to ask a farmer. But if I want to know what cut of steak I’m sleeping on, I’m asking my butcher.

Hanger steak, also known as butcher’s steak, used to be a sort of industry secret. The cut comes from the homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3666034">Read more

MINNEAPOLIS -- Robot servers escort diners to tables, take orders, carry dishes, cook and clean, tasks they’ve been performing in Asian countries for more than a decade. Now they’re working at a dozen restaurants across the Twin Cities and it appears they are here to stay.

Those in the industry say this new dining frontier is about finding ...Read more

The best food is often vacation food because everything tastes better when it's served within sight of sand and sea or under a canopy of stars — and you're not responsible for any of the cooking.

But because food evokes so many great memories of place and time, the dishes we eat when we're at the beach or some other fun getaway spot are what ...Read more

I don't pay attention to all the viral food trends on TikTok and Instagram. There are so many crazy recipes screaming for attention, and so many of them just seem dumb. But every once in a while something looks just so incredibly awesome that I have to try it.

That includes the Dubai chocolate trend, which became something of a cultural ...Read more

You can’t frighten me. Nothing frightens me.

I grew up eating lunch in Cincinnati Public Schools.

I laugh at danger. I walk down dark streets alone and unafraid. If a mugger jumps out and shows me a knife, I show him a picture of the cube steak served at Walnut Hills High School.

“Sorry, man,” he says. “I didn’t know.” He puts ...Read more

While I dream of daffodils and pussy willows, of fat asparagus and sweet snap peas, the first spring days in the heartland are often crowned with snow or washed in rain.

In warmer, more predictable parts of the world, you’ll find super-fresh vegetables as well as lamb on menus. It is an iconic food of spring — the pascal lamb of Passover, ...Read more

Radishes can do a whole lot more than garnish a vegetable plate or cheese board. Crisp and peppery, radishes are a refreshing taste of spring and they make a crunchy addition to salads, slaws and sandwiches.

Local farm-fresh radishes are in our farmers markets and co-ops now — bright red, purple, white and those pretty pink-tipped French ...Read more

Looking for a recipe to help you eat more heart-healthy fish and veggies? Add this salmon and asparagus dinner to your rotation. Not only is it healthy and delicious, this sheet-pan dinner is also easy to make and a breeze to clean up.

Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce

Serves 4

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

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If you have prediabetes or have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you’re going to want to do everything possible to bring blood sugar levels down. Elevated levels can damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves, your dental health, and increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.

A diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, beans, ...Read more

Sometimes I want a comforting bowl of chicken soup but don’t have the time to labor over the stove with multiple steps. Even when you have a cold and have a desire for chicken soup but are tired, you’ll be able to cook this up in a few minutes.

This recipe uses chicken broth from a box or can, but it still works nicely. Make sure to use a ...Read more