An African Dinner in Berkeley

An African Dinner in Berkeley

A evening far far away...in Berkeley. An exploration of African flavors: Senegalese-style Mafà©, a tomato-based groundnut stew, and Bread Pudding with Malagasy Vanilla Rum Sauce.

Sweetriot Giveaway

Sweetriot Giveaway

Choco-jolt: Win 100% dark cacao nibs dunked in 50%, 65%, and 70% dark chocolate.

Chocolate Month Extended

Chocolate Month Extended

Response was so great from February’s Chocolate Month of Giveaways…that I’ve decided to spill over into March as well :) I mean, really, why stop at just one month – and the shortest month of the year at that.

Liquid Irish Luck

Liquid Irish Luck

Creamy, frothy, boozy, amazingness.

Oat Risotto with Pecorino and Peas

Oat Risotto with Pecorino and Peas

A new take on risotto.

Cooking Class at Ramekins with Joyce Goldstein

Cooking Class at Ramekins with Joyce Goldstein

Cooking with Joyce Goldstein at the Ramekins Cooking School and Inn in Sonoma: Warm Scallop and Mushroom Salad, Crab and Fennel Risotto with Meyer Lemon Gremolata, Pork with Chestnuts served with Pumpkin Polenta, Blood Orange Marmalade Tart

Punch Drunk Happy

Punch Drunk Happy

Bringing back the punch. You're in for a treat if you haven't tried it since a middle school dance...or out of a trash can at a frat house. Just sayin.

TV Debut!

TV Debut!

Leslie Sbrocco chats with me and Thy Tran about celebrating Chinese New Year with food and traditions.