Tag Archives: John Ash

Heirloom Tomato Festival Produces a Bushel of Winners

by careysweet1 year ago in Dining.1 Comment

Attendance at the Sizzling Shrimp Gazpacho seminar was standing room only. The biggest tomato award went to Brad Agerter of Healdsburg, for his two pound, 4.5-ounce Pineapple Stripe heirloom varietal. And executive chef Justin Wangler won the Chef Challenge cook-off, a nice result considering that the competition was held on his home turf of the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center in Santa {…}

Hot Cheese: Hot menu at a hot new venue

by Beth1 year ago in Insiders Guide.3 Comments

Ah, farm market season is open for business. Hunt down that bargain of fresh produce, artisan jams, jellies, and cheeses. Bump into old friends or meet new ones. Enjoy a gourmet meal at a fraction of the cost of a restaurant meal. What? Rewind. Yes, Sonoma County’s farm markets are on the foodie radar for trying new chefs and food {…}

Chef John Ash & his Cider Brined and Smoked Game Hens

by kerih2 years ago in Chefs' Recipes.1 Comment

Chef John Ash, an icon of Sonoma County’s culinary history and “father” of Wine Country cuisine, is also a renowned food and wine educator. His philosophy of letting fresh seasonal ingredients be the “star” of the dish along with his expertise and charismatic teaching style draw cooking enthusiasts from all over. {…}

Wine Country Grocery

by careysweet2 years ago in Dining.1 Comment

A life-size cardboard cutout of uber-chef John Ash greets guests at the new Traverso’s, which opened Tuesday in Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove Village. “Will Work With Food,” the great, grinning sign reads, accented with Ash’s signature and a promise that “I buy all my wine at Traverso’s.” Beyond him yawns an open, airy space lined with neat, orderly rows of everything {…}

Locally produced Sonoma County Meat and Poultry

by Beth3 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

A friend just forwarded me information about Gleason Ranch in Bodega Bay, a source of pork, beef, lamb, chicken and turkey, all natural, grass-fed, pasture raised, and hormone-free. They are part of a meat buying club, where you can sign up with your local community supported agriculture (CSA) and they are part of the Slow Food Movement. You can find {…}

Winter salad recipe from Chef John Ash

by kerih3 years ago in Insiders Guide.1 Comment

When winter arrives, California citrus reaches its peak.  This recipe from famed Sonoma County chef John Ash, celebrates the season with a wonderful salad of roast beets and oranges.  For a truly memorable dish, add toasted walnuts and some Redwood Hill Goat Cheese.  You won’t be disappointed! SALAD OF ROASTED BEETS AND ORANGES Serve 6 This is a favorite wintertime {…}

More on Crab – Crab and Corn Chowder Recipe from John Ash

by Beth3 years ago in Insiders Guide.5 Comments

Dungeness crab in Sonoma is a tradition. John Ash is an institution. Hands down, this is one of the best chowders I’ve ever made, or eaten anywhere. Any dish I make from John Ash is popular in our home and a big hit when we have guests over. (It’s always nice to have something you can depend on) This recipe, {…}

C'Mon Get Happy… Hours

by Jenntern3 years ago in Insiders Guide, News.0 Comments

Beer me a happy hour. Since I have started the 8-5 workday life, I have this hour to be more than aptly named. If you are feeling a little thirsty around 5pm in Santa Rosa, make your way to one of these spots… The Cantina’s Taco Tuesday: Margs and beers, and cheaper tacos than the trucks on Sebastopol Road. The {…}

Wine education Sonoma County style

by kerih3 years ago in Videos.0 Comments

In Sonoma Wine Country, learn how easy it is to pair food and wine with Kendall-Jackson, hear from Chris Sawyer, sommelier-to-the-stars, and get a lesson in cocktail mixing, wine country style. Vodka made from grapes? That’s cool.