Dirt, Bill Buford Loved it. One of my favorite books of the last couple of years. I just wish I’d read it before we visited […]
Food and Wine
Cork Dork
Cork Dork, Bianca Bosker Goodreads: For readers of Anthony Bourdain, Susan Orlean, and Mary Roach, a surprising, entertaining and hilarious journey through the world of […]
Samoa!
A rundown of our 10 days in Samoa visiting Greg Halls
Di’s Bagels
When I was a kid I used to look forward to Di Creasy’s bagels almost as much as opening presents. She’d come around with them […]
Gin Glorious Gin
Gin Glorious Gin: How Mother’s Ruin Became the Spirit of London, Olivia Williams I will admit, I have taken on a bit of a liking […]
On TV With The Wine Guy
The SCA Trail
Our previous attempts to walk along the SCA Trail in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area were thwarted by rain. Twice! But today we absolutely […]
Turkey Lasagna
[half] A healthier version of lasagna. Source: American Heart Association Cookbook 1/2 cup chopped onion 8 oz sliced mushrooms 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. […]
Carnitas
[half] We have shared this recipe with many and we’re still getting requests to pass it on. Source: Co-worker of Sam’s (Press Democrat maybe) 1 […]
Apple Zucchini Loaf
[half] This one is for Gianna. Source: Light & Tasty Magazine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp […]
Moroccan Lamb Shanks With Couscous
[half] This is a ‘must’ post as Sam told me it is the best meal I have ever cooked him. Source: A shared global recipe […]
Chewy Chocolate-Cherry Cookies
[half] This is a favorite of ours and I have been asked to share the recipe multiple times. Enjoy! Source: Cooking Light Magazine 1 cup […]
Bay Area Fried Chicken Guide
Thanks to Francis Tran for forwarding me this link to KQED’s Bay Area Fried Chicken Guide. Fried Chicken is something that’s always close to my […]
The Melting Pot
The Bodessis took us out to dinner on Saturday night to celebrate Mrs. V’s 30th; after our fondue experience on our recent trip to Banff we […]
Marshall Oysters
We took a bit of an impromptu trip out to Marshall on Sunday, had a hankering for some of Tony’s (right)oysters. As usual, we weren’t […]
Bourbon and Branch
We celebrated BK turning 28 on Saturday with Bronte, Danielle and Jane down in the city. Ben got put onto an awesome little bar called […]
San Francisco Restaurants
On Bob Anderson’s recommendation: Tres Agaves Bix Farralon Aqua Michael Mina Fleur de Lys Gary Danko