Welcome to my favorite culinary discoveries! I love to share what I know about food and the best places to get it with all my friends. Plus I am always learning new techniques, discovering new food uses and being delighted with new shops that open in the area. I want all of you to have this information available to you. I have organized this section with some of my favorite recipes, specialty food finds, favorite restaurants, great shops and seasonal updates. Come back often and keep discovering with me!
This recipe is fantastic for a quick appetizer with bread or for a sauce with pasta. You can substitute a number of herbs and greens for... [more›]
Fresh green garbanzo beans were onhand this morning at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! I have eaten dried garbanzo beans and even canned ones, but never... [more›]
I recently enjoyed a taste of Clothbound Farmhouse Cheddar from Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vermont. This cheddar is made in the traditional method from raw milk of... [more›]
We recently went to Bottega in Napa Valley (Michael Chiarello's new restaurant in Yountville). The polenta with balsamic-wild game sauce, the rabbit sugo, the gnocchi... [more›]
My restaurant pick this time is Fish in Sausalito. Fish is located on Harbor Drive and is dedicated to serving sustainable seafood. The chef/owner, Kenny... [more›]