Comment on this story Comment I love the flavor of soba noodles. Originally from Japan, “these thin, round noodles are made from gluten-free buckwheat, though some brands include wheat in the mix, which would render them unsuitable for those with gluten-free needs,” Becky Krystal writes in her guide to Asian noodle varieties. The buckwheat gives the noodles an earthy flavor with a hint of nuttiness that works in tons of dishes. The one thing to remember is that it’s critical […]

SACRAMENTO — California legislators signed a nation-leading measure giving more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, despite the objections of restaurant owners who warned it would drive up consumers’ costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law on Monday, creating a 10-member Fast Food Council with equal numbers of workers’ delegates and employers’ representatives, along with two state officials, empowered to set minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions in California. The law caps minimum wage increases for fast food […]