In my latest story for the San Diego Union-Tribune's food section, my friend chef Isabel Cruz of Isabel's Cantina shares her insights--and some delicious recipes--into immune-boosting foods. You'll want to make her Shrimp Bites Wrapped in Greens, Vegetable Curry, and Tomato Soup with Guajillo Chile Sauce! Thanks as always to Eduardo Contreras, photographer extraordinaire!

And, sadly, this may be my last story for the food section for quite a while. Ad revenues are down, as they are for all publications during this pandemic, and a staffer will now be providing most of the articles for the near future. It’s been my great pleasure to collaborate with San Diego chefs over these many years. They’ve taught me so much and helped me, in turn, demonstrate to readers all the marvelous things they can do in the kitchen. If you’re an editor who could use a longtime food writer, please get in touch!