Part 6 in my series of posts about my recent transition from Tampa, Florida to a new life in California. In this episode: lemon cucumbers, farmer’s markets, Bourbon and Branch speakeasy and the wine blogger’s conference.
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Life in California, part 5: Newfound popularity, food foraging and meeting James Laube
It’s amazing how popular you become when you have a house in northern California. Even one with pink carpet and hideous rose-print wallpaper. I actually underestimated the power of a second bedroom in wine country. Out of the 60-something days in June and July, we have hosted (and will host) ... Read More »
How health departments can squash food entrepreneurs: Forage SF at risk
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending an underground “Wild Dinner” in San Francisco. 80 people in an expansive, borrowed loft descended for a weekend evening to dine on food prepared by a chef who foraged all the food for this dinner. I know… uber California, right? ... Read More »
Life in California: Tang, The Retreat and miso soup
The last time I came back from Tampa, I brought my orange tabby cat, Tang, to The Retreat. He bravely – and thankfully, quietly — endured the 15 hour flight plus shuttle plus car ride to Forestville. So now it’s Tang and the Tree People. I share 300 square feet with a large orange tabby. ... Read More »
Change the way you eat and live better: Michael Pollan’s mantra
I’ve just finished reading In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. It discusses the state of American eating and how it affects our health. Pollan paints an alarming picture, and folks, it ain’t pretty. But we can learn our way out of this obesity mess.
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The organic trade association announced survey results, reporting that, in spite of tightening wallets, U.S. families continue to buy more organic products than ever before.
... Read More »10 must-have items for the gourmet kitchen
As a former chef, I still cook a LOT. It relaxes me, feeds creativity and my husband seems to enjoy this little hobby of mine. A win-win, if you will. But my sous chefs do a lot of the heavy lifting — my favorite kitchen (and, naturally, wine) tools that help make my daily culinary exploits ... Read More »
Ten things you may not know about yogurt
I miss the yogurt sold in Europe. Less sweet, it makes this creamy, healthy, cultured milk less dessert and more breakfast. So I was psyched when thicker, plain Greek yogurt started appearing at grocery stores. I like the rich consistency, the higher protein and how decadent it tastes when mixed with ... Read More »
Interview with rising star Chef Hugh Atcheson from Empire State South
Rising star Chef Hugh Acheson talks about his new cookbook, his background and his love affair with wine and cheese.
... Read More »Helpful tips for the kitchen
We all need help in the kitchen, right? From melting chocolate to storing fresh herbs, check out these tidbits that will make your frustrated cooking life a little easier.
... Read More »For the love of Alton Brown
Alton Brown: my favorite, and only Food Network obsession. I can take or leave the others (not in the market for hot chicks like Giada, however, she’s got some cooking chops), but his show, Good Eats, we DVR with religious fervor. There are evenings when my husband and I sit down with dinner ... Read More »
Hardee’s biscuit hole commercial earns funniest commercial of the year status
This kinda speaks for itself but you gotta wonder if these people are actors? None of them said to themselves afterwards,” What did I just say on camera?!” And retreat to safe ground.
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