Chuao Chocolatier Giveaway: And the Winner is…

Chuao Chocolatier Giveaway: And the Winner is…

Winner of Chuao Chocolatier's Firecracker Truffles!

Wheat Berry Salad with Cranberries, Green Onion, Toasted Pecans, and Feta

Wheat Berry Salad with Cranberries, Green Onion, Toasted Pecans, and Feta

Wheat Berry Salad with Cranberries, Green Onion, Toasted Pecans, and Feta: A healthy, flavorful, and fast dish for your next summer BBQ.

Maui Edition: Kapalua Wine and Food Festival — Red Red Wine (and some White)

Maui Edition: Kapalua Wine and Food Festival — Red Red Wine (and some White)

Festival Host, Master Sommelier Fred Dame, brought together fellow Master Sommeliers Shayn Bjornholm, Jay Fletcher, Greg Harrington, Michael Jordan, Geoff Kruth, Emily Wines, and some of the finest winemakers in the world, to showcase their very best wines at this festival.

Chuao Chocolatier Giveaway: Firecracker Truffles

Chuao Chocolatier Giveaway: Firecracker Truffles

Firecracker Truffle: caramel fudge center infused with chipotle chile and a touch of sea salt, enrobed in dark chocolate and a layer of popping candy...(don't consume with soda)

Maui Edition: Kapalua Wine and Food Festival — The Grand Tasting

Maui Edition: Kapalua Wine and Food Festival — The Grand Tasting

At Friday night’s Grand Tasting event, the festival’s 7 master sommeliers selected over 200 wines from around the world, while Executive Chef John Zaner and the culinary team of The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua prepared dishes highlighting the island’s freshest ingredients.

Maui Edition: 2010 Kapalua Wine and Food Festival

Maui Edition: 2010 Kapalua Wine and Food Festival

I’m officially hooked. I’m considering giving it all up here on the mainland to become an island hula girl.

Kara’s Cupcakes Converts a Nonbeliever

Kara’s Cupcakes Converts a Nonbeliever

Kara's Cupcakes Strawberry Cream filled cupcake will wow even the most jaded dessert lover.

Firefly Restaurant: A Glowing Neighborhood Gem

Firefly Restaurant: A Glowing Neighborhood Gem

Past the genteel bustle of Noe Valley’s main drag, nestled in the quiet calm of a residential area, a gem of a restaurant glows in the night. Warm and homey, walking into Firefly is like entering an enchanted cocoon of good energy.

Rising Star Chefs Afterglow

Rising Star Chefs Afterglow

A recap of the Rising Star Chefs Revue tasting gala and awards ceremony, and unabashed love for Foie Gras "Neige."

StarChefs.com’s Rising Stars Revue

StarChefs.com’s Rising Stars Revue

Preview of StarChef's Rising Stars Gala & Awards Ceremony, and Melissa Chou's summer dessert recipe for Creme Fraiche Panna Cotta with Plum Soup