The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

Crunchy, chewy, gooey. Discover the secret to the Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Bacon Porn

Bacon Porn

It seems that Bacon was voted Prom Queen of the food world lately. It’s everywhere, and people are lovin it. (Photo Credit: Kai Yu)

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.

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 Fancy Food Show 2009: Chocolate Edition

Best of Fancy Food Show 2009: Chocolate Edition

After coming dangerously close to death by chocolate at the NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show 2009 (life is good, ain’t it?), I was faced with the daunting challenge of selecting my favorite chocolates sampled from the dozens of amazing, artisanal, handcrafted, made with love morsels.

Skinny Banana Chocolate Malt Milkshake

Skinny Banana Chocolate Malt Milkshake

I recently saw a jar of Chocolate Malt Ovaltine in the supermarket and was reminded of the delicious banana chocolate milkshakes I used to make after school. The chocolate malt and banana is a classic combo that will always satisfy my sweet tooth.

Party Time!  Entertaining Low on Budget, High on Flavor

Party Time! Entertaining Low on Budget, High on Flavor

We successfully fed 25 guests on $250, cooking up an array of tasty hors d’oeuvres. I mean, who doesn’t love appies? They’re usually the best part of the meal anyway. Plus, they’re perfect for large parties. They’re unassuming, filling, and allow people to mill around and chat while noshing on bite-sized bits of delicious.