Golden Chefs of the Mid-Valley
- No catch, release here
- Yuba City's Antonio Villagomez shares his recipe for grilled tilapia
- By Michael E. Reed/Appeal-Democrat
- If you love to eat fish — you're gonna love this recipe. This is one catch that you won't want to release.
I know, I know. It's very "PC" to catch and release when you fish. But every once in a while, you just have to put one of those beauties... Full story
- The cure for the hungry hunter
- Live Oak Gun Club's Daniel Huntington shares his secret crab cake recipe
- By Michael E. Reed/Appeal-Democrat
- On a dark night fit only for ducks, with rain pouring down, creeks flowing out of their banks, I braved the elements and made my way to the Live Oak Gun Club to meet chef Daniel Huntington of Oregon House.
Daniel has the coolest culinary job around.... Full story
- Down-under Dining
- Michael E. Reed/Appeal-Democrat
- I always enjoy meeting new chefs when they come to the Mid-Valley. Troy McNeill, the new sous chef at Salúte in Yuba City, was born and raised “Down Under” in Australia.
Sure enough, I was greeted with a cheerful “G’day, mate” as I walked in ... Full story
- The smooth, tasty flavor of Kobe beef
- By Michael E. Reed/Appeal-Democrat
- So you’re planning on taking that “special someone” in your life out for dinner on the town this week.
After first stopping at the bank and taking out a second mortgage on your house, off you go in search of that special eatery in hopes of f... Full story
- Crustacean sensation
- If your family is anything like mine, there are always special events to celebrate. A wedding rehearsal dinner, anniversary or birthday can bring our circle of family and friends together.
Special events in our lives, I believe, are worthy of specia... Full story
- A treat from the sea
- By Michael E. Reed/Appeal-Democrat
- I have seen many plated dishes over the past two years, and each one has been incredible. But Herman Mercado's recipe for Scampi Risotto Reggiano not only caught my eye but also my tastebuds.
During interviews for food stories, I usually take a bite... Full story
- Corretjer's prime rib secret revealed
- By Michael E. Reed/Appeal-Democrat
- Oct. 10, 2006 - When I was a kid, my entire family would sit around the then, state-of-the-art black and white Philco television, watching “I've Got a Secret.”
The show usually consisted of three “secrets” per episode. A contestant would come out an... Full story
