Assistant Features Editor

Kate Bradshaw

Kate Bradshaw is a writer and editor with the Bay Area News Group, where she covers food and features for the Mercury News and East Bay Times. She previously reported on government, education, inequality, the outdoors and food at Embarcadero Media in Palo Alto. Her work has also appeared in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat and KneeDeep Times, among other publications. She graduated from Dartmouth College with a BA degree in English.

Chef Scott Clark of Dad’s Luncheonette in Half Moon Bay shares a recipe for Dungeness crab rice in his new cookbook he describes as “delicate, fragrant and light.” (Courtesy Cheyenne Ellis)

Recipe: Dungeness Crab Rice

March 20, 2025 at 11:01 a.m.

Chef Scott Clark shares his recipe for a delicate, delicious Dungeness crab dish.

Inspired by Zuni Cafe’s roast chicken in San Francisco, Peter Som’s version is glazed in a sweet-savory blend of honey, hoisin and orange juice. (Courtesy Linda Xiao)

Recipe: Peter Som’s Hoisin Honey Roast Chicken

March 19, 2025 at 9:20 a.m.

Inspired by the famous roast chicken at Zuni Cafe in San Francisco, Peter Som glazes the bird in a sweet-savory blend of hoisin, orange juice and honey.

Sunset adds a coppery glimmer to the High Peaks at Pinnacles National Park. (Getty Images)

Winter in Pinnacles: What to do (and what to avoid) at your next National Park visit

February 28, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.

Pinnacles National Park has caves, condors, and plenty of hiking trails. Here's what you need to know to have a great winter visit.

Ideas for aesthetic floral, food and decor arrangements — known as “tablescaping” can be found in blogger Jessie-Sierra Ross’s new book, “Seasons Around the Table.” (Courtesy Jonathan Ross)

Books for Cooks: Use these design tips to make your next holiday spread pop

December 21, 2024 at 6:10 a.m.

Learn the year-round art of tablescaping, from Hanukkah noshes to a New Year's Eve cocktail party.

This recipe for latkes — plus sweet and savory toppings and garnishes — comes from Jessie-Sierra Ross, blogger and author behind “Seasons Around the Table: Effortless Entertaining with Floral Tablescapes & Seasonal Recipes.” (Courtesy Jonathan Ross)

Hanukkah Recipe: Classic latkes with sweet or savory garnishes

December 20, 2024 at 11:02 a.m.

Go savory with a lemon-and-chive garnish for your latkes, or sweet with apple, pear, cardamom and cinnamon flavors.

Playing with color and texture and applying plenty of aesthetic flair are among the techniques that go into preparing a beautiful snacking board, according to “The Curated Board” cookbook author Bebe Black Carminito. (Courtesy Marie Reginato)

Ultimate Cheese Board Recipe: Baked Herb Ricotta with Hot Honey and Cheesy Millionaire Dips

November 18, 2024 at 11:39 a.m.

Looking to build out a showstopping cheese board for your holiday guests? Grab the biggest board you've got and fill it with baguette slices, cheeses and these two incredible cheesy...

In Bebe Carminito’s new book, “The Curated Board,” she shares an array of artistically-styled snacking boards great for hosting gatherings throughout the year. (Courtesy Marie Reginato)

Holiday Party Recipe: How to make a showstopper Antipasti Platter

November 18, 2024 at 11:39 a.m.

This abundant board features tortellini skewers, prosciutto-melon skewers and stuffed mushrooms, as well as classic antipasti items.

Cookbook author, food stylist and professional makeup artist Bebe Black Carminito works out of a 70-square-foot kitchen popping with bright orange colors. (Courtesy Bebe Black Carminito)

Q&A: The art of holiday entertaining with Bebe Black Carminito

November 18, 2024 at 11:38 a.m.

Food stylist Bebe Black Carminito shares tips for building curated snacking boards, party platters and cheese boards that look — and taste — great.

The recipe for this chocolate haupia pie, inspired by Ted’s Bakery in Hawaii, comes from the new cookbook “Most Requested Copycat Dishes: 100+ Homemade Versions of Your Favorite Restaurant Recipes” by the team from Favorite Family Recipes (Shadow Mountain, $25). (Courtesy Heidi Rasmussen, Kelsey Crist and Erica Walker)

Recipe: Chocolate Haupia Pie, inspired by Ted’s Bakery in Hawaii

November 18, 2024 at 11:41 a.m.

This pie blends coconut and chocolate flavors to add some Hawaiian flair to the Thanksgiving table.

This unusual pie featuring a lavender custard filling inside a masa sucrée crust comes from Rogelio Garcia, chef at Auro in Calistoga. (Courtesy John Troxell)

Recipe: Lavender custard pie with masa sucrée crust

November 18, 2024 at 11:41 a.m.

This unusual custard pie offers a delightful result, says cookbook author Rogelio Garcia.

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