My dad, who has lived in Santa Rosa for more than 40 years, is from Galway, Ireland, and the home in which he was born is older than the United States. (I was a teenager when I first heard this ...

Soak the ham in water for 2 hours, if possible, to remove excess salt. Place the ham in a fresh pot of water and add the onions, garlic, sugar, bay leaf, cloves and peppercorns. Bring to a simmer, ...

Fluffy, starchy potatoes are delicious and comforting in so many forms. They can be prepared in many ways and are delectable whether they’re fried, baked, smashed, formed into pancakes or made into a ...