Posts Tagged ‘stephanie im’
Taylor’s Automatic Refresher: Worth the Trip out to Wine Country (and Maybe a Plane Ticket Cross Country)
Thursday, May 21, 2009 5:31 10 CommentsWhen Hua and I were doing long distance, Tivo was my friend. Don’t judge. One evening I caught a segment of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives where spiky haired, double earringed Guy Fieri (roll the “r” please) was checking out a “money” classic burgers and shakes drive-in just north of Napa in St. Helena. [...]
7×7’s Asparagus Recipe Challenge – 2nd Place!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 15:01 10 CommentsHey guys, remember this lil recipe I posted last week for Balsamic Grilled Asparagus?
Well I am *thrilled* outta my mind to share that it came in 2nd place in 7×7’s “Spring It On” Asparagus Recipe Challenge!
Wooo wooooo!!!
Pizza Nostra: Potrero’s Newest Darling
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 0:42 10 CommentsAs featured in Serious Eats: Slice and Bay Area Bites, April 8, 2009.
The Frenchies have done it again. From the same owners as Chez Papa Resto, Chez Papa Bistrot, and Chez Maman, Pizza Nostra has hit the ground running – delighting lucky Potrero residents with truly great pizza.
Seems like SF just can’t get enough [...]
Kumquat Vanilla Marmalade
Monday, March 30, 2009 23:09 28 CommentsBack in January, I brought home my very own little kumquat tree to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
It flourished and was happy, and bore much fruit! Eaten as they were, they proved to be too tart to really enjoy, so I decided to try my hand at some homemade marmalade.
Turon, Glorious Turon
Monday, March 23, 2009 0:11 17 CommentsIt never ceases to amaze me how magical it is when you taste something wonderful for the first time.
What a rush it is when you bite down, and your tastebuds are all like, “Whoa. Whoa! What is this?!”
This is exactly what happened to me the other day when I [...]
Rishi Tea Giveaway!
Friday, March 20, 2009 9:52 69 CommentsToday marks the First Day of Spring! You know, the season when cherry blossoms bloom, pheromones abound, and people come out of the woodworks to frolick in the sun. Spring also happens to be when Rishi Tea’s organic white teas are hand harvested in Fujian, China.
These particular varietals are harvested only [...]
Homemade Irish Cream
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 9:10 11 CommentsLiquid Luck of the Irish! My favorite kind.
I was delighted to come across this recipe for Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur a few weeks ago at The Hungry Mouse and knew it would come in handy for St. Paddy’s Day.
It really tastes just like Bailey’s! Except better…because you can adjust the booziness
Foodoro v. Foodzie: Rise of the Online Marketplace for Foodies
Monday, March 16, 2009 22:58 6 CommentsAs featured in Bay Area Bites, March 16, 2009.
Over the past three months, two companies have emerged on the foodie/techie scene, making it possible for consumers to access artisanal and gourmet goods at the click of a button.
Foodzie, a TechStars startup with a seed round of $1 million raised from noted investor Jeff Clavier [...]
Big Wong, Chinatown NY
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 23:57 12 CommentsThere are a few hole-in-the-wall places in Chinatown that I’ve been going to for as long as I can remember. Dai Wong, or Big Wong Restaurant, is one of them. When I walk in and inhale the scent of freshly roasted duck, and hear the deadly chop of a flashing knife against a [...]
Bacon Porn
Friday, March 6, 2009 0:33 11 CommentsBecause it’s Friday…it’s been a long week…and it’s time to indulge.


















