By Kathryn Reed This is one of those dishes I have no idea why I don’t fix more often. It’s easier to make than it sounds. This is one of three dishes I made last month when my sister and her boyfriend came to visit. While this is a vegetarian recipe, it could easily be […]
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By Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times If Los Angeles ever wants to join the ranks of Las Vegas or Miami in attracting tourists who want to party, it needs to free its night spots from having to make the last call for alcohol by 2am, according to one state lawmaker. State Sen. Mark Leno, D-San […]
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By Los Angeles Times Increasingly, Chardonnays, Pinots and Cabernets are sharing shelf space at your local store with some unusual names – such as Bodacious Brunette red and Buxum Blonde and Angel Food whites. Veteran wine collectors might turn up their well-trained noses. But the wineries promoting such brands aren’t targeting those buyers. With many […]
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By Kathryn Reed Jacob Burton thought taking a chef’s job in the mountains would take him off the grid in terms of mainstream exposure. He didn’t care. Growing up in the foothills (Cool in El Dorado County) he knew he wanted pines over cement. But then the chef at Stella in Truckee got a call […]
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By Kathryn Reed Make sure the marinade covers all of the noodles; otherwise you’ll think this is rather bland. And feel free to use more asparagus, but then I’m not sure you could ever have too much asparagus. The recipe below is from “Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone” by Deborah Madison. I’ve used different noodles, so […]
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Do you have what it takes to win Sierra-at-Tahoe’s salsa contest? Lake Tahoe News Publisher Kathryn Reed will be the judge. OK, one of the judges. The March 24 event returns to the West Bowl, with the whole area turning into a fiesta of sorts. Anyone wanting to compete must have their concoction turned in […]
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By Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar, Christian Science Monitor On an early Friday morning, the wholesale fish market at Mumbai’s historic Sassoon Dock is in full, cacophonous swing. As fishermen unload their catch, local fish-sellers, restaurant cooks, and housewives swarm the slick wharf, haggling over their favorites – salmon, pomfret, and king mackerel. There are fewer takers for […]
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By Kathryn Reed When I see a recipe I like in a magazine I rip it out. Then it goes into a pile of “I’ll get to it someday”. Every now and then I flip through them and wonder why I cut out what I did and other times I wonder why I didn’t try […]
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By Patti Neighmond, NPR If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard remarks like this during dinner: “I don’t like milk! My toast is burnt! I hate vegetables! I took a bite already! What’s for dessert?” It can be daunting trying to ensure a healthy diet for our children. So it’s no wonder parents often resort […]
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By Kathryn Reed It’s always a challenge for me to think of something quick to serve as a post-play day snack for guests. Cheese and crackers, chips and salsa – those are always easy and enjoyable. But sometimes it’s nice to have other things to put out. After a day of skiing last weekend I […]
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