She may not have been there from Day One: When the Santa Monica Farmers market first opened, Amelia Saltsman was living in Malibu, running a cooking school, raising young children and driving to ...

Dessert: For an aperitif or after the main course, a generously garnished cheese platter is always a hit with guests! But which cheese to choose for a worthy platter? And how much cheese do you need?

Make my recipe for a Cheddar, Bacon, and Beer Cheese Ball. Wrap up and refrigerate a few hours or overnight. Save 2 tablespoons of the cheese ball to use as "glue" to make the turkey. Use plastic wrap ...