FOCACCIA RECIPES
FOCACCIA: A BREAD ANYONE CAN MAKE Focaccia bread is one if not the most famous of Italian flatbreads. The word focaccia (pronounced “foh-KA–cha”) has Latin origin. The translation is “baked in coals”. Many believe that pizza evolved from focaccia and came later. There
ARUGULA, ASIAN PEAR AND PROSCUITTO SALAD
Serves 4 Blue cheese is called for here but you could use any soft, rich cheese you like. If Asian Pears aren’t available use tart-sweet apples, regular pears, mangoes or whatever else is best in the market.
PEARS POACHED IN SWEET SPICE COFFEE WITH CINNAMON TWISTS
Serve 8 Classically red wine is used to poach fruits but here I’ve used strong coffee which has many of the same qualities of red wine: Acidity, tannin and rich flavor. The pears can be done up
SALAD OF FENNEL, PEARS, PERSIMMONS AND TOASTED PECANS WITH A FIG VINAIGRETTE
This is a great salad for the winter months which takes advantage of seasonal ingredients. To make it more of a substantial course, drape some paper thin slices of proscuitto or coppa around the plate. Serves 6
About 70,000 Sonoma County Residents Will Be Eligible for Booster Shots
Less Sonoma County residents than estimated will be eligible for the Pfizer Booster Shot. The CDC signed off on a third dose just before midnight. It’s will be for those 65 and older, and adults 18 to
Unvaccinated First Responders in Sonoma County Now Subject to Weekly Testing
Starting today all unvaccinated first responders in Sonoma County will now be required to do weekly coronavirus testing. Health officials issued a health directive in early August requiring all first responders to either show vaccine proof or