Many refer to Chef John Ash as the “Father of Wine Country Cuisine”. In 1980 he opened his namesake restaurant, John Ash & Company, in Santa Rosa, CA. which gained international acclaim and still is critically applauded. He writes occasionally for culinary magazines such as Fine Cooking and Eating Well and contributes regularly to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat on all things wine and food. John has written 5 books and is a two-time James Beard Award winner. His new book, The Hog Island Great book of Seafood, takes a comprehensive dive into the world of cooking shellfish, crustaceans, finned fish, and many more.
Here are a few recipe ideas to have before your Thanksgiving Day meal. Why not start off the day with something a little sweeter? Maybe a dish with apples? The perfect fall fruit, crisp, juicy and delicious. Or maybe you're in the mood for a hearty brunch, something with a little of everything.
The renowned recipe of Chasen’s chili is world famous. Beloved by Hollywood A-Listers from Alfred Hitchcock and Frank Sinatra to Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor. In fact, Liz Taylor loved the chili so much, during the filming of Cleopatra, she had several orders of the chili shipped from California to Rome!
