Cooking with Karen Crouse

Cooking with Karen Crouse

by | Aug 15, 2024 | EAT Feature

Maque Choux, pronounced “mock shoe,” is believed to have originated with Canadian settlers in the Louisiana bayous. This dish beautifully combines Native American and Cajun/Creole culinary traditions. The essence of Maque Choux lies in using fresh, seasonal...
Inspired By Delicious Food and Drinks at Silverado Resort

Inspired By Delicious Food and
Drinks at Silverado Resort

by | Aug 12, 2024 | EAT

What’s on today’s menu? Imagine opening the restaurant menu at a favorite wine country resort and finding the entrées listed under creativity, craft, and passion. Together with the keyword “fresh,” it’s a wonderful description of what makes The Grill at Silverado...
Napa Valley’s Burgeoning Food Truck Scene

Napa Valley’s Burgeoning Food Truck Scene

by | Jun 20, 2024 | EAT, home featured

Just when it seemed dining out was out of reach due to the rising cost of everything, along came an army of food trucks ready to serve up hot, tasty, inexpensive treats. Though Napa has always had its share of fabulous taco trucks and, more recently, catering food...
Cooking with Karen Crouse

Cooking with Karen Crouse

by | Jun 20, 2024 | EAT Feature

Sauteed mushrooms elevate a meal to gourmet status with their golden color, savory flavors, and meaty texture. Serve them as a side dish, add them to pasta or risotto, or use them as a decadent topping for steak and poultry. My method involves a couple of tips that...
The French Fry Diaries

The French Fry Diaries

by | Apr 25, 2024 | EAT Feature, home featured

The history of French fries is long and convoluted, with many countries claiming to be the birthplace of this delicious and popular snack. According to one legend, French fries were first created in Belgium in the winter of 1680. The story goes that the Meuse River...