ASU athletics: Anderson resigns, social media celebrates and Crow steps back into the spotlight as a big hire looms
The Sun Devils will have a strong pool of candidates for their AD vacancy One of the Pac-12’s most vexing questions, “How does Ray Anderson still have a job?” has finally been answered. He isn’t. The controversial athletic director at Arizona State announced his resignation on Monday, effective immediately. So ends a nine-year reign that…
Obama Presidential Center museum director aims for history, context
CHICAGO (AP) — The Obama Presidential Center’s tower is drawing a lot of attention as it rises in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side. Meanwhile, Louise Bernard is working on the interior of the centerpiece museum, balancing former President Barack Obama’s philosophy and the mission of his namesake foundation with historical accuracy in a time…
Holiday appetizers: Baked Camembert with Persimmon and Rosemary
This show-stopping appetizer is ideal for holiday gatherings. Persimmon, pomegranate, and rosemary bring festive flavor and color to an oozing, molten wheel of Camembert baked with pecans and honey. Slather it on toasted crostini or crackers for a quick and easy party snack. Although Brie can be substituted, Camembert is Brie’s bolder, earthier sibling that…
Q&A with Jordan Michelman, co-author of “But First, Coffee”
Michelman, coffee journalist and Sprudge co-founder, talks coffee cocktails and industry trends. With Thanksgiving approaching and winter approaching, one great way to stay awake and cozy is to indulge in one of the Bay Area’s favorite cocktail combinations: coffee cocktails. “But First, Coffee: A Guide to Brewing from the Kitchen to the Bar” (Union Square…
Bay Area cocktail recipes: Mostly Classic Irish Coffee
A new coffee cookbook highlights San Francisco’s longstanding caffeinated cocktail. Irish Coffee is “the real coffee cocktail GOAT,” according to the co-authors of “But First, Coffee,” a new coffee cookbook. Authors Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen credit San Francisco’s iconic Buena Vista Cafe for popularizing the drink, but they also have a few suggestions for…
Bay Area coffee cocktail recipe: Chartreuse Cappuccino
This recipe by Maison Nico’s Paul Einbund in San Francisco comes from “But First, Coffee,” a new cookbook by Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen. Instead of reaching for an espresso martini the next time you crave a caffeinated cocktail, try a cozier, more complex alternative: the Chartreuse Cappuccino. This recipe is from “But First Coffee:…
Coyote encounters: Keep the peace by keeping your distance
You’re out walking your dog first thing in the morning, as is customary. But as you walk up the sidewalk, you notice a furry brown shape ahead of you. You tighten the leash as you are concerned about an aggressive stray dog. Then you get a better look at it. The animal is a coyote.…
Predator protector: Winston Vickers’ research aims to give California mountain lions a fighting chance
Winston Vickers’ team has installed dozens of strategically placed cameras in the Orange County backcountry to track where mountain lions roam, making his screen feed one of the most suspenseful in the state. Vickers is currently waiting for a mountain lion to approach a deer carcass laid out in the Santa Ana Mountains by one…
Kurtenbach: The Warriors can’t wait on Andrew Wiggins much longer
Golden State Warriors: The Dubs might be deeper this season, but Steph Curry still needs a No. 2. Batman needs Robin. However, the Warriors’ Batman, Stephen Curry, is currently surrounded by a team of Alfreds. For the rest of the season, this is not a winning formula for the Warriors. Golden State is on a…
