Martha Stewart, the lifestyle maven and my favorite domestic diva, has a hankering for a late-night snack that may surprise you: pickled herring. This savory (and stinky) delicacy, overlooked by most ...

Matcha gelato at Matsu Matcha in Santa Clara, one of many new matcha cafes that opened in Silicon Valley this year. Photo by Seeger Gray. Asian food dominated the headlines of Peninsula food news in ...

If you've never gotten beyond bread and butter vs. sweet pickles, there's a whole world to explore. From cabbage to fish to eggs, pickles come in all shapes and sizes. So, whether you're looking to ...

This little item probably shouldn't inspire panic in bait shop owners, but it certainly shows that fish sometimes have strange tastes. A frequent contact, a man of science whose idea of a successful ...

Pickled pike is a classic North Country treat, but it also boasts a practical aspect: the acid in the vinegar dissolves the dread “Y-bones” that make filleting pike such a chore. (For boneless trout ...

I usually try to select a holiday or seasonal recipe for this column. I’ve been writing this column since September 2000 so I am sure that I have repeated some recipes, but it’s always fun to be on ...