Bay Area Bites | Nov 20, 2009
Posted by Michael Procopio
I'm a sucker for a great Caesar salad. Call me old school, but there are few things that can beat it in my book. Garlicky,
lemony, cheesy, and anchovy-y, if there is such a word. If there isn't, there should be.
Sadly, a great restaurant Caesar salad has eluded me in this city of ours.
BAY AREA BITES ON TWITTER
Follow BAB on Twitter!
bayareabites: 8 Steps Obama Could Take to Save Food http://ow.ly/E85x
LOVE JACQUES PÉPIN?
Explore KQED's Jacques Pépin Portal!
More Fast Food My Way
Watch 26 complete episodes online of Jacques' latest series.
Includes 53 printer-friendly recipes, a behind-the-scenes slideshow providing a glimpse into the production process, and info on buying Jacques' book and DVDs of the series.
baking and bakeries | Nov 19, 2009
Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Pecan Shortbread Crust
Posted by Denise Santoro Lincoln
But pumpkin pie can be more than the standard fare of pureed pumpkin mixed with cream, sugar, eggs, and spices in a butter
or graham cracker crust. I mean, honestly, do we all need to make the same pie every year? So this holiday, after a lifetime
of eating traditional pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, I decided I was in the mood for something a little different.
asian food and drink | Nov 18, 2009
Vietnamese Coffee: In Pursuit of the Perfect Cup
Posted by Stephanie Im
Like espresso, Vietnamese coffee is deep and rich, and a little goes a long way. What makes it really stand out though is
its incredible buttery aroma and flavor. Add a generous drizzle of sweetened condensed milk and you have a habit that will
be hard to shake.
food and drink | Nov 17, 2009
Chilaquiles in the Mission District
Posted by Andrew Simmons
Sometimes, the homiest dishes -- foods without pretense or artifice -- are most revealing about the cultures from which they
spring, and inspire the most debate amongst their devotees. However, from countless regional Mexican renditions -- like white
sauces in Sinaloa and Guadalajara's polenta-like cazuela cook-downs -- to American adaptations that echo Tex-Mex migas, all
chilaquiles aim to soothe -- regardless of a particular variation's provenance and claims to authenticity.
beer | Nov 16, 2009
Day Trippin' to Boonville
Posted by Megan Gordon
I'd driven through Boonville with my Dad and my sisters once, all too briefly en route to Mendocino. We stopped at the Boonville
General Store for a sandwich and sat outside admiring the coolness of the little stretch of road and the delightfully slow
pace of life. All along Hwy 128 there were orchards, farm stands, hidden hiking trails, and--of course--vineyards. I vowed
to come back and do some exploring.
chefs | Nov 15, 2009
Primal Napa
Posted by Stephanie Rosenbaum
The lamb brains, I was told, were simply smashing. Like meaty custard, in the best possible way. But the lamb brains weren't
the half of it. The outdoor tables at last weekend's first Primal Napa event were a head-to-tail, guts-and-all celebration
of going deep with meat.
Check out the website for episodes videos, restaurant information and recipes!
NPR Topics: Food
-
Go Pink: Stamberg And Reichl Make Cranberry Relish
In an NPR tradition, the Friday before Thanksgiving is the time for Susan Stamberg to share her weird-sounding — but delicious — recipe for cranberry relish. This year, she's found a real fan: food expert Ruth Reichl.
-
A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving
Because holiday meals traditionally are laden with flour-heavy foods, the season can be tough for those new to a gluten-free lifestyle. But it's easy to leave out wheat products and still have delicious favorites like stuffing and pie.
-
In New England, Hard Cider Stages A Comeback
Apple growers in New England are looking to hard cider as a way to beat dropping prices and foreign competition. The fermented cider was the drink of choice for the nation's founding fathers. One New Hampshire orchard is out to turn the region into the Napa Valley of hard cider.
-
FDA Bows To Pressure From Fans Of Raw Oysters
Facing political pressure from the Gulf Coast oyster industry, the FDA has backed off a plan to require that raw Gulf of Mexico oysters be treated to rid them of a potentially deadly bacteria found in warm-water oysters. The plan had sparked anger in Louisiana — especially in New Orleans.
-
Ramen Noodles Serve Up A Bowl Of Nostalgia
Last week, NPR asked listeners to send in ramen noodle stories. And they flooded in. Those cheap little packages of instant noodles with the silver foil flavor packets served up a big bowl of nostalgia.
-
FDA Calls For Proof Of Alcohol-Caffeine Drinks' Safety
State attorneys general and consumer health groups have criticized the federal government for not regulating the small but fast-growing market of caffeinated alcoholic drinks. Now the federal Food and Drug Administration announces that it's taking its first action on the drinks that are marketed to people in their 20s: Within 30 days, the companies must supply data proving the drinks are "safe" or pull them from the market.








