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This pasta with cauliflower captures the best of California cuisine

This riff on a classic Sicilian dish uses sweet-tart golden raisins, briny green olives, lemon zest and butter to bring zippy flavors to roasted cauliflower and pasta. The formula works with many other vegetable combinations

Bruce Simmons

The president’s cabinet: A look at its history, the duties of members

Author and retired educator Bruce Simmons debuts a column detailing the history of the president’s cabinet and the duties of each position.

The family behind J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines: Steve Lohr, from left, founder Jerry Lohr, Cynthia Lohr and Lawrence T. Lohr. The family now owns more than 4,000 acres throughout California’s Central Coast and Napa, produces about 1.6 million cases a year and is our country’s 20th largest winery.

One family’s 50 years of making delicious wine in America

If you shop any of 165 Jewel-Osco wine departments, you undoubtedly recognize the label of J. Lohr’s Cabernet Sauvignon “Seven Oaks.” But did you know that the wine consistently receives 90+ points and “Best Value” nods from international wine critics? Or, that it’s been named the best-selling Cabernet Sauvignon under $20? Or that J. Lohr, this grocery store stalwart, also produces elegant single-vineyard wines?

Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says

U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials...

Don’t skip the garnish on this tomato corn soup. Cheese, chips, parsley and bacon help to cut through the richness of the corn and heavy cream.

Happy mistake: When you’ve got extra ears of corn, make tomato corn soup

Anyone who has ever had their groceries delivered will understand what happened. I ordered four pieces of corn on the cob and received four packages of four. I could have made a fuss. Instead, I made Tomato Corn Soup, which turned out to be a lovely addition to dinner.

Do new homes really need a home inspection?

For new-build homes, buyers shouldn’t rely on just the builder’s warranty and are advised to get a proper home inspection to uncover any defects before the warranty expires.

If you are cooking food by the direct method (hamburgers, hot dogs, boneless chicken breasts, small steaks, vegetables, etc.), flip only once halfway through the cooking time.

The top 9 grilling mistakes and how to fix them

Nothing says summer like firing up the grill. Before you do, read this list of the biggest grilling mistakes and how to avoid them.