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Novato resident’s new cookbook inspired by Grateful Dead food culture

"Deadheads take care of each other, and I hope we can take that energy and that feeling and that sentiment and bring it to our immediate community and beyond."

This carrot-cardamom loaf cake with cream cheese glaze is featured in Novato resident Gabi Moskowitz's "Dead in the Kitchen." (Photo by Mary Lagier/courtesy of Weldon Owen)

Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack is the author of the Muy Bueno blog and “Fiestas,” which offers more than 100 recipes for Mexican celebrations like Día de los Muertos. (Photo by Jenna Sparks)

Expert chefs share their favorite Día de los Muertos recipes and traditions

Annabell Gunderson was raised in Napa before moving with her family to Lake County to run a resort in the 1930s. She later settled in Willits, where she was highly involved in the community, and was known for her snickerdoodle cookies. (Courtesy of Jill Petracek)

Cooking with the dead: ‘To Die For’ tries out recipes etched on tombstones

Former Marin chef Joshua McFadden co-wrote “Six Seasons of Pasta." (Photo by AJ Meeker)

Former Marin chef writes cookbook about ‘Everyone’s Favorite Food’

By Leanne Battelle

October 14, 2025 at 7:20 p.m.

Join James Beard Award–winning author and former Marin chef Joshua McFadden for a multi-course lunch...

Melissa King, winner of "Top Chef: All-Stars Los Angeles," recently published a cookbook called "Cook Like a King." (Photo by Smallz & Raskind/Bravo)

Need inspiration for fall cooking? Grab these 3 cookbooks

By Kate Bradshaw

September 30, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

This fall, pick up new recipes from a "Top Chef" winner, the House of Nanking...

Nicasio resident Miyoko Schinner's new cookbook, "The Vegan Creamery," shares a variety of vegan dairy recipes. (Photo by Megan Thompson)

Miyoko Schinner shares vegan dairy recipes in new cookbook

By Leanne Battelle

September 9, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

From potato cashew muenster to pumpkin seed ricotta to coffee Kahlúa crunch gelato, Miyoko Schinner...

Hummus made with avocado is served next to a stack of pita bread triangles.

The addition of avocado makes this hummus creamy and buttery

By Cathy Thomas

August 26, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

"if you prefer a completely smooth hummus, start off mixing the herbs, olive oil, tahini,...

Tamara Hicks, left, and Jessica Lynn Macleod co-wrote "Feasts on the Farm." (Photo by Paige Green)

West Marin farm, creamery inspire new cookbook

By Leanne Battelle

August 19, 2025 at 3:34 p.m.

Two decades of farming and cheesemaking in West Marin have culminated in a new cookbook...

Mill Valley resident Suz Lipman made this chicken Marbella. (Photo by Suz Lipman)

Mill Valley residents share stories, recipes in new cookbook

By Colleen Bidwill

August 12, 2025 at 6:13 p.m.

A meatloaf recipe made for a veteran coming home from Vietnam. A casserole dish full...

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