Food & Wine

UCCE launches ‘Eat Local’ website

The University of California Cooperative Extension, through a Specialty Crop Block Grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, has launched a new website that wil ...

Mexican made simple

One of my new favorite sayings is, “It is what it is.” How can you argue with that? The saying is especially apropos when it comes to hole-in-the-wall restaurants, mos ...

Pete’s expands to provide classic pub-style entertainment

Many people define their form of entertainment as hanging out at a bar, enjoying a craft microbrew, watching some sports with a few good friends. With the intent to accommodate su ...

Combine your love of pinot and paws; raise funds for Placer SPCA

Tickets are on sale now for the Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ grand prize drawing of a free-standing wine refrigerator, fully stocked with 50 bottl ...

Local amateur baker makes TV appearance

Chris Luna was convinced he could do it. He had watched plenty of reality television cooking shows, and prides himself on being adept at jumping into something new and figuring it ...

Placer Care Coalition hosts wine and food tasting in Roseville

The Placer Care Coalition will host its wine- and food-tasting event April 28, at Morgan Creek Golf & Country Club. “Raising Spirits” raises funds for four local n ...

Crab Feed raises $10,000 for Granite Bay Library

Nearly 300 guests attended the Friends of the Granite Bay Library Crab Feed, held March 2. The theme was “Crab in the Hat,” in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, and was ...

What’s new at Wise Villa Winery?

Tucked away in the Sierra foothills, not far from the busy thoroughfares of Interstate 80 and Highway 65, sits a small winery that is looking to make a big impact on the local wine ...