San Jose Mercury News

"Don't miss the 735 photographs of roti that make up one piece in the "Around the Table" exhibition. Also, check out the fragrant wallpaper."

"Furniture designer Ted Boerner traces his creative sensibility to a 150-year-old log cabin in Wisconsin, where he lived as a child. Its midcentury-modern furnishing set the stage for his career."

"Did you know that up until the mid-19th century, cider was the most popular alcoholic drink in America? It was a Colonial mainstay because apple trees grew easily throughout New England"

"If you are picking up olive oil, you might want to try the McEvoy wine too."

"For a summer sip, try the Sonoma version of frizzante-style sparkling sauvignon blanc made by Bodkin Wines."

"The salmon ($13.95) is grilled until the skin is charred and the fillet nearly caramelized. It is simple, but gorgeous with a sprinkling of paprika atop flesh that is buttery, flaky and fresh."