Macarons from Bouchon in Yountville or eclairs from my dad --- both excellent!
Traditional Gruyere style, no chocolate.
Can you name the bakery in CA? I've never seen these before but they look tasty.
BLT! Or with a fried egg -
It is a fun way to spend an afternoon - good food, fun company and gorgeous views. We've gone a few times and everyone is clearly enjoying their time. I think they are cheaper than Hog Island, further down the road (and at the Ferry Building which is why I think they're pricier).
Off-topic: The only person I know from Dartmouth also finished in 2000 and was named David Koo, also from SF. You didn't rename yourself, did you?
Does this mean Dorie's cookies are only available in NYC? Recipe?
San Jose (population: 1 million) also banned the plastic bags this year. There were complaints for the first few weeks but now everyone is done talking about it. There's a mall nearby that is partially in San Jose and partially in the neighboring town, so some offer bags for free and some don't. What I failed to ask when charged for a bag there last week was why the fee was 16 cents rather than 10. Maybe the store (Pottery Barn) was pocketing the other portion?
Have had a handful of great sandwiches through the years but one I made last year at home is still a favorite: sourdough bread from the farmers' market (a bit tangier than most), sauerkraut (again at the F.M.), mayo, mustard and cheddar cheese. It's all a bit sour but so good when toasted so the cheese melts.
I think I have two very adorable kids but Malcolm ranks right up there too! What a sweet boy. And love the name too, that was definitely in our top three choices.
Congratulations! We wanted to buy a mixed case of reds for our daughter from 2008. We waited until 2010 and then when to our favorite wine store nearby. They suggested French wines since they are meant to age longer than most CA wines. We only ended up with two though, so we might get just two for our son, born 2011. And it would be a shame to buy an entire case to find it has turned. Port is a great idea, so maybe we'll do that too. And remember, the lack of sleep improves dramatically at three months.
We drink wine several nights a week with dinner. Our per bottle price seems to have gone up in the last few years to around $15 each. That said, it is hard to determine what will be better, whether it's $12 or $18. I buy almost all of it directly from local wineries where I have tasted it first or from a great local store, The Wine Club (Santa Clara, CA). They have a informed staff and a huge range of wines at every price point and they have seemingly tasted all of them. Huge turnover, so there's always something new to try. They had a great $11 sparkling wine a few years ago (which I saw mentioned on SE last year) and a recent white wine that was also well-priced. It's become a fun hobby to find new affordable wines and if you get a bad one, try try again!
Their fried sardines are delicious -- have had them with a sweet sauce. It's a huge bucket of them, hard to stop eating. Their tuna salad is also really good -- big enough for three people with beans and many veggies with fresh tuna.
I was just wondering last week how the restaurant was going. Glad to hear you love it and it's successful too -- a great combo!
Made this last night -- forgot the pecans and it was fine without nuts. I added everything as I cut it, mixing strongly with the dressing so the kale could break down a bit. I used white wine vinegar because that's what we had. It was very tasty!
He looks exactly as pictured and she does too, I think. I read all of his stories despite almost zero interest in cheap booze. More, please!
My mother-in-law has spices that are decades old -- the oldest one I could find with a date was 1982 -- and this was only 3-4 years ago. She said if they were lacking flavor, she'd just use more of it but that's clearly not true because then they'd be gone!
I got a large set of glass containers, and the bottles are laid on their side in a drawer. I try to write the date I bought it and they get purchased in very small bags, so there's less waste.
I was just remembering this place as somewhere I want to return when I visit Portland again. We were there last January and went there both mornings of our trip. We got there right when they opened and got a table but within 20-30 minutes, there was a wait. Coffee was excellent, as was all of the food we tried. I can't wait to return!
Ooh, I finally know this wine! I've bought it for $9 or $10 in CA and no one knows it's so cheap -- the label is not a giveaway. We've made champagne cocktails with it and mimosas but it'd be fine on its own. Even better, it does not cause headaches like some do.
The Wine Club in San Jose has it every so often, and great prices.
Those all sound great and your photos only more so! I wish I were closer to the Mission during a weekday lunch. I am glad you are doing more on the Bay Area in general though. It's always nice to read about someone doing what they love.
From La Boulange, their plain baguettes are good and well-priced (and freeze well), but after having the meyer lemon tart many times, have finally discovered their raisin custard pastry. It's sweet but not overwhelming. Not sure how many farmer's markets they're at, but they have the longest line at the Sunday Campbell market. Tomorrow!
Feel so lucky to live so close to Manresa and enjoyed many tasty meals there! Hope this doesn't mean Kinch is moving to NY anytime soon.
Bummer, not quite the same day when you're pregnant. Of course I could eat these foods claiming they're for the baby.
We are entering our third year with our CSA. The regular season (in Northern CA) is from May through November and they also have a winter season that lets them have a few weeks off (2 in December and all of March).
Ours is $30 per week but that includes 6 eggs/week. The variety is great, the farm has figured that out since this is their 16th year of running a CSA. We never run out of produce, quality is high; we have become much more creative in our cooking and the food arrives very clean.
The farm hold regular events (tours, u-pick events, classes). This season they started an online store where you can add other one-time purchases like honey, jam, jarred summer produce, breads.
We have been very happy to support the farm and our pick-up spot is half a mile away. We have had several friends join the CSA after seeing it. I love that our 3 year old cheers when we go to pick up our vegetables!
In addition to serving wine, I'd like to make a simple cocktail (like 3-4 ingredients) for a fondue party this weekend for all women. I think they'd prefer lighter flavors - will probably only have 1 or 2 drinks apiece.
Warm or cold drink recipes welcome (we're in CA, so it's relatively warm). Thanks!
I apologize if this is a bit of a stretch for this category but everyone on SE seems knowledgable about all things food-related...
My mom is retiring from teaching this year and as a gift, I thought it would be fun to travel somewhere together in the fall. I'm thinking mid to late September, probably for one week. We'd be leaving from the San Francisco area, aiming for somewhere in the U.S. (or Canada).
I love to eat great food and love dining out in general. She is currently vegan due to health issues. What city or region would you recommend? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!
We're having a BLT gathering this weekend, inspired by Ruhlman's site. Local CSA bacon, our own lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and bread. We'll have beer, iced tea and side dishes... but what would be a good end-of-summer cocktail to have with the meal, (preferably one I can make before guests arrive)? It'll still be warm here in CA.
Looking forward to any ideas! Thanks -
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Where is Will Gordon? I must have missed something...