Josephine’s Petite Cucina: Winter Veal Chop with Mustard Sauce, Rum & Polenta
The weather in Northern California allows my husband and me to enjoy grilled meats year round. But what do you do when it’s a stormy December with torrential rain that lasts three days? The answer became apparent when we cooked this pan-seared veal chops and polenta...
Josephine’s Petite Cucina: Hearty Turkey Soup, Summer Savory and Vegetables
I came up with the idea for this soup last Thanksgiving. I decided to perfect it this year using leftovers from the Thanksgiving turkey. It has simple, fresh ingredients. The secret herb which flavors the dish is Summer Savory – the perfect touch for soups made...
Assembly District 16: Weird and Wacky Antics Put Bay Area Seat in Play
A very wise political consultant once told me that the last 7 days of a close campaign weren’t the ones to watch – they were the ones to watch out for. It’s that magical time when your opponent hurls lies about you in the mail. It’s getting pretty whacky in Assembly...