The Country Pancake House

The Country Pancake House

The Pancake House: due to the gargantuan portions, sharing is a must here. But the hardest part is actually picking something to eat; with 90 flavors to choose from! Bacon-Cheddar, Strawberry & Choco Chip, the Maine Delicacy with Whole Grain & Blueberries...

Homemade Chocolate Almond Toffee

Homemade Chocolate Almond Toffee

The best toffee ever can be made in your own kitchen in under 10 minutes. It is simple, deadly delicious, and makes a wonderful gift for someone special (Self applicable). I love the soft crunch of the buttery toffee with some good Chocolate.

Grilled Cheese Invitational:  Bread. Butter. Cheese. Victory!

Grilled Cheese Invitational: Bread. Butter. Cheese. Victory!

The 2nd Annual NorCal Regional Grilled Cheese Invitational was held this past Saturday at Dolores Park. The air was electric … and full of the intoxicating scent of sizzling butter and bread.

Indian Restaurant Dining fit for a Sultan

Indian Restaurant Dining fit for a Sultan

This family-run, San Francisco Indian restaurant differentiates itself from neighboring competitors with its classed-up ambiance and presentation, and continues the theme through its menu of updated classics. Sultan has taken traditional recipes (some passed down for generations, some inspired from street food favorites) and given them a contemporary twist, serving them up with style and finesse.

Ski Weekend Menu

Ski Weekend Menu

Birthday at Tahoe: according to weather forecasts, the strongest snowstorm of the season is on track to move into the Sierra, so we stocked up on some hearty make-ahead dishes.
A Big Ass Pot of Chili with Cheese Quesadillas
Baked French Toast
S’mores Brownies Birthday Cake
Some nice cold Beers

Happy Friday the 13th/Valentine’s Day!

Happy Friday the 13th/Valentine’s Day!

Inspired by Brianne's and Alex's Friday the 13th / Valentine’s Day themed party: Tainted Love Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes. Love the deep, blood red cake and addictive cream cheese frosting.

Orange Creole Tuna Cakes: Canned Tuna Gets a Fancy Pants Makeover

Orange Creole Tuna Cakes: Canned Tuna Gets a Fancy Pants Makeover

Compound butter is simply butter that has seasonings and usually some form of acid added to it. It’s often used in French cooking as a finishing sauce for meats. Or even with your own creations, like Orange Creole Tuna Cakes, which tastes like a fancy shmancy Asian Fusion crab cake with the hints of orange!

Ozumo: A Night Out on the Town

Ozumo: A Night Out on the Town

Sometimes a girl just needs to slip on a pair of heels and paint the town red. Sexy and chic, Ozumo is the perfect place to channel your inner geisha.

Socola Chocolatier: Be My Valentine

Socola Chocolatier: Be My Valentine

One look at Socola Chocolatier’s whimsical mascot, a flying white alpaca named Harriet, and you just know that this won’t be your typical gourmet chocolate.
This Valentine’s Day, when the market crowds over with clichà© tokens of love, surprise your (guy, girl, self) with something witty, something sexy, something Socola.

Best of Winter Fancy Food Show 2009: Cheese Please

Best of Winter Fancy Food Show 2009: Cheese Please

Cheese is definitely my most-craved food. Life just wouldn’t be worth living without it.
It’s a good thing I wasn’t on the one-cube diet during the Winter Fancy Food Show (San Francisco) 2009, because there was an abundance of amazing cheese to sample.