20 Kitchen Essentials

20 Kitchen Essentials

20 Kitchen Essentials, gleaned from America’s Test Kitchen’s most recommended products

Forbidden Foie Gras

Forbidden Foie Gras

The countdown to California’s ban on foie gras, slated for July 1, has foie gras lovers eager to indulge while they can. A look at what chefs are saying about the ban, and a peek into what the future may hold.

Weekend Getaway: Oysters + Cheese {Marin, Part 2}

Weekend Getaway: Oysters + Cheese {Marin, Part 2}

We get to know the happy cows behind our beloved Point Reyes Original Blue Cheese, have a 10 cheese tasting, followed by a feast prepared by 15 chefs, and welcome a new blue into the Point Reyes Cheese family.

Weekend Getaway: Oysters + Cheese {Marin, Part 1}

Weekend Getaway: Oysters + Cheese {Marin, Part 1}

Just an hour north of SF in Marin County is one of our favorite getaways. It involves generous quantities of oysters and cheese. Get involved. (Warning: this post contains some pretty sweet oyster porn.)

Tomato Pie

Tomato Pie

A simple pleasure of thick, soft crust, and sweet, tangy tomato sauce. I’ve updated (and vastly improved) my old recipe for Tomato Pie, and could not be happier. The crust is airy, soft, and chewy, as it should be. The sauce is just right. Enjoy, new and improved, Tomato Pie 2.0!