Chef de Potluck
Sacramento Chefs prepare recipes to share for your next get together. Whether it’s a simple celebration among friends or a chance to ring in the holidays with loved ones, winter
In the Kitchen
SpiderMonkey’s Jamie Mack Loves her Cobbler
From custom cakes to beignets, a Sacramento pastry star answers our searing questions. Owner of SpiderMonkey ’s Dessert Studio and award-winning pastry chef Jamie Mack knows her way around a cake. The Sacramento native
Reaching New Heights with Cedar Plank Grilling
Amplify flavor and intensity with this simple, yet satisfying, grilling technique. An entrancing, savory aroma lures guests into the backyard of a friend’s house as the summer sun begins to
Sizzling Summer Plant-Based BBQ Fare
Delicious burgers, baked beans, and corn slaw recipes that your whole family will enjoy. Summer is here, and with it comes the season of barbecues, picnics and other shindigs. With
Italian Twist
With or without eggs, the versatile frittata makes the most of what’s handy. Whether entertaining guests or preparing a simple breakfast for one, the frittata is a satisfying, savory pie
Cool-Season Comfort
What Sacramento area chefs cook for their own winter tables. The winter season inspires for many of us a sense of connection and togetherness, drawing loved ones near, often around
Picture Perfect Plating
Artisan tableware made in Sacramento transforms dinnertime into an unforgettable experience. Whether it’s the porcelain dishes in Norman Rockwell’s Freedom from Want or the clay bowl and water pitcher in Picasso’s The Blind
Tips for Adding Plant-based Foods into Your Meal Rotation
Sowing the Seeds of Change It’s summer 1996, and I’m standing in front of the bulk grains bins at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, wondering how to pronounce “quinoa” and,
Summer Herbs Enliven Craft Cocktails
From Garden to Glass Long gone are the days when sugary syrups and technicolor hues defined a cocktail. No offense to the fuzzy navel or mai tai, but today’s connoisseurs
Barbecue Basics, Sauces, and Rubs
BBQ 101 From its origins around the caveman’s campfire to today’s Sunday cookout in the backyard, barbecuing has always been a communal and festive activity. However, not all barbecuing is
Representing America’s Best, Two Sacramento Butchers Share How Anyone Can Master the Art of Butchery
Knives out! It’s time to sharpen your scimitar. For two days, Sacramento will be the red-blooded center of the carnivore universe. The biannual World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC) — aka the
The Rise of Microgreens and Edible Flowers
Thinking Outside the [Planter] Box Once relegated to health food stores and gourmet grocers, microgreens and edible flowers have come a long way. Today, they’re making a splash in the
Chefs Share Tips and Recipes for Hosting Brunch
Let’s Brunch About It There’s something about spring, with its mild temperatures, Easter eggs, and blooming flowers that makes us want to linger on patios with friends, cold beverages in