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May 20, 2013 08:24 PM UTC --
If you're a fan of Julia Child, it's really worth reading Dearie : The Remarkable Life of Julia Child, the biography written by Bob Spitz. It covers a lot of territory, starting with her . . .
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May 15, 2013 06:25 PM UTC --
I love my enameled cast iron cookware. Nothing can really beat enameled cast iron for stews and braises. It holds the heat well, and is easy to clean. It is compatible with every type of range . . .
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May 15, 2013 06:25 PM UTC --
The Center for Urban Education and Sustainable Agriculture , aka CUESA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ferry Plaza farmers market . It's one of the best farmers market in America, . . .
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May 15, 2013 06:24 PM UTC --
Robaire showing off one his wine picks at Grocery Outlet in Berkeley
I've been buying wine at Grocery Outlet for a long time and I've always been curious about Robaire, the . . .
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May 06, 2013 05:24 PM UTC --
Recently I was at a dinner hosted by Maille , an award-winning brand of Dijon style mustard that's been around for 265 years. Mustard was used in everything from cocktails to dessert. Mustard . . .
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May 01, 2013 03:24 PM UTC --
Bermuda is pretty pink beaches, dazzling turquoise water, lush vegetation, touches of British style, pastel painted homes and truly friendly people. It's posh yet casual and while not a bona . . .
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May 01, 2013 01:24 AM UTC --
It's hard to spend time with Ruth Alegria, and not want to jump on the next plane to Mexico City. To say she knows Mexican food would be an understatement. Ruth has lived in Mexico City for almost . . .
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May 01, 2013 01:24 AM UTC --
Is this the year of the vegetable? It sure seems like it! Vegetable centric cookbook are in the spotlight, and it's not one size fits all. There are cookbooks about foraging, using roots, healthy . . .
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April 26, 2013 11:24 AM UTC --
Rice paper salad rolls are basically salads wrapped in rice paper. You probably already have plenty of salad ingredients in your fridge, but what about Vietnamese rice paper? It's one of . . .
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April 25, 2013 11:24 AM UTC --
Wedding season is coming up and I recommend going off the registry to buy something really special. There are lots of basic items that end up on registry lists, for example, a stock pot or . . .
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April 22, 2013 01:24 PM UTC --
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. It's the people I meet (online and in person) that make food blogging so worthwhile. It's been a long time since I've shared links to blogs that . . .
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April 17, 2013 12:24 PM UTC --
Would you like a sample of the new aged goat's milk cheese from Coach Farm ? I couldn't say no to that offer, and I'm guessing you can't either! The wonderful cheese magazine Culture is hosting . . .
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April 12, 2013 12:24 PM UTC --
Shopping eco friendly is easier than you might think, even at a bargain focused store like Grocery Outlet . Recently Grocery Outlet gave me a $30 gift card to see what great eco friendly bargains I . . .
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April 11, 2013 03:24 PM UTC --
I started blogging ten years ago and since then, everything has changed. Blogging has changed, my career has changed, my shopping, cooking and eating have all changed. Hands down, the best thing . . .
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April 08, 2013 10:24 AM UTC --
It's easy to get so caught up in the idea of eating seasonally that we forget that there are certain things that aren't necessarily seasonal, for example vegetables grown in hothouses or greenhouses . . .
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April 01, 2013 11:24 AM UTC --
Deviled eggs are a favorite for Easter (and more importantly, the day after!) but really there's no reason not to eat them whenever you want. I was looking for a way to make them a little bit . . .
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March 29, 2013 07:24 PM UTC --
As someone who doesn't celebrate Easter, I have to say, it's one of my favorite holidays. I love Spring--chicks and bunnies, dyeing eggs, Easter egg hunts and deviled eggs. And in Italy I enjoy . . .
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March 28, 2013 11:24 AM UTC --
To create a recipe you have to know your ingredients and to blend coffee, you have to know your beans. At Peet's Coffee & Tea they don't just taste their coffee once, but three . . .
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March 27, 2013 11:24 AM UTC --
Spinach ricotta gnudi, made with no wheat flour, are my latest recipe, just in time for Passover. This week marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday celebrating the Israelites liberation from . . .
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March 25, 2013 12:24 PM UTC --
If you want to try Hakka cuisine, head to Hakka Restaurant in San Francisco, or read Linda Lau Anusasananan 's book, The Hakka Cookbook . I received a review copy of the book in the Fall, . . .
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