SF Chefs 2012: Tasting Tent Highlights

SF Chefs 2012: Tasting Tent Highlights

Highlights from the Tasting Tent at SF Chefs 2012 ::Warning:: This post contains flagrant Food Porn...not safe for hungry viewers

Kapalua Wine and Food Festival 2012: Grand Tasting {Maui}

Kapalua Wine and Food Festival 2012: Grand Tasting {Maui}

Sunset wining and dining on the beach, getting serenaded by a Grammy-nominated musician, a killer dessert spread...they know how to throw a good party in Maui.

Kapalua Wine and Food Festival 2012: Welcome Reception at Merriman’s Kapalua {Maui}

Kapalua Wine and Food Festival 2012: Welcome Reception at Merriman’s Kapalua {Maui}

We kick off our coverage of the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival in Maui with rainbows, pretty pictures, and brown bag delights.

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.

Best of the Fancy Food Show 2012: Savory

Best of the Fancy Food Show 2012: Savory

Savory highlights from the Fancy Food Show 2012: an obscenely creamy Buttermilk Bleu, Vintage Van Gough Gouda, Bacon Jam, Hummus Chips, Kale Chips, Balsamics hit with a dose of flavor inspiration, and fancy Spiced Ketchup

Best of the Fancy Food Show 2012: Sweet

Best of the Fancy Food Show 2012: Sweet

Sweet highlights from the Fancy Food Show 2012: ice cream that will have you seeing double rainbows, caramel fever, a brittle unlike any other, divine chocolate, and a lovely almond water.

FOOD & WINE All-Star Weekend {Las Vegas} + Giveaway

FOOD & WINE All-Star Weekend {Las Vegas} + Giveaway

Highlights from the FOOD & WINE All-Star Weekend at the ARIA Resort & Casino. World-class chefs, Top Chef reunion, red carpets, glitz, glamour, and great food. Oh, and a sick giveaway!

Harry & David: the People Behind the Pears

Harry & David: the People Behind the Pears

I head to southern Oregon to learn about Harry & David's famous Royal Riviera Pear and meet the people behind the pears (not to mention the Moose Munch, chocolate treats, baked goodies, and perfect hand-tied, 7-loop bows).

SF Chefs 2011: Friday Grand Tasting

SF Chefs 2011: Friday Grand Tasting

SF Chefs 2011 - Friday Grand Tasting featuring Lamb Rib with pickled red onion and yogurt from Foreign Cinema, BBQ Pulled Pork from Big Jim's BBQ, Salami, Prosciutto, and Lardo from Bar Norcini, and a Porchetta Sandwich from Delfina

SF Chefs 2011: Sugar and Spice Party

SF Chefs 2011: Sugar and Spice Party

Amazing small bites each highlighting a unique spice. Maple braised short ribs, calamari ceviche, lavender cheesecake, black mint bavarian, and 2003 Castelnau de Suduiraut, Sauternes.