Monthly Archives: March 2009
Make pasta egg-stra good
This post launches a new, semi-regular feature called “Taste the Place,” which will focus on cuisine to enjoy on the road. The inspiration of new flavors are among the longest-lasting souvenirs you bring home from your travels. This feature may … Continue reading
The beef with meat
Red meat can be a killer, according to new, large-scale study by the National Cancer Institute just published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study, which followed a half-million people for 10 years linked red meat and processed … Continue reading
Chocolate love
As it turns out, I’m a lightweight. I’d always considered myself a hardcore chocolate lover, but I met my match at the third annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon last weekend. Herbst Pavilion quickly filled with hundreds of eager chocoholics, … Continue reading
Fresh chickpeas
Isn’t it nice when you discover an unexpected treat in the middle of an otherwise mundane day? That’s what happened when I swung by Marina Farms market to pick up a few items. Now, Marina Farms is a gem … Continue reading
Wednesday goodies
Field trips Jim Denevan, of Outstanding in the Field, has made a name for himself staging top-drawer farm dinners at locales across the country. He’s just released the 2009 schedule of more than 50 destinations, stretching from Santa Cruz, CA, to Asheville, … Continue reading
Dirty dozen update
The Environmental Working Group has released the latest version of their “dirty dozen” produce items most likely to be contaminated with pesticides: Peaches Apples Bell peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherries Kale Lettuce Imported grapes Carrots Pears According to … Continue reading
Saturday starters
It’s all about calories Physicians and nutritionists have been saying this for years: To lose weight, you need to consume fewer calories than you expend. That’s a simple equation, but many of us still seek a magic weight-loss bullet. You … Continue reading
