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"content": "\u003cp>Post by Laura B. Weiss, \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/2014/03/12/289084832/spirited-sweets-for-st-patricks-or-any-day\" target=\"_blank\">Kitchen Window for NPR Food\u003c/a> (3/12/2014)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get recipes for \u003ca href=\"#cake\">Chocolate Kahlua Bundt Cake\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"#salad\">Macerated Oranges, Medjool Dates And Grapes with Slivered Almonds\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"#bacon\">Beer-Candied Bacon With Thyme\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"#milkshake\">Chocolate Mint Milkshake\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Saint Patrick's Day, often the first order of business is to raise a glass to the Irish with a frosty mug of green beer. You might also savor a slice of Irish soda bread, rich with raisins and caraway seeds, or tuck into a hearty dish of corned beef and cabbage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But when March 17 rolls around, don't neglect the desserts. You could certainly stick to traditional offerings like shamrock-shaped cookies and emerald-tinged cupcakes. But I tire quickly of all that blazing green. I prefer to punctuate a festive meal with alcohol-infused sweets, from a decadent chocolate Bundt cake to a creamy mint milkshake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's also a bowl of oranges, grapes and dates macerated in white wine, and baked bacon \"candy\" — crisp and mahogany-hued with a glaze of beer, brown sugar, mustard and thyme.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nearly any sweet creation you can think of could get a boost from a splash of spirits. In baked goods, spirits impart not only flavor but also moisture that creates a sumptuous, tender crumb. Think brownies and cakes soused with beer, or cupcakes laced with gin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Alcohol provides an adult upgrade to childhood ice cream favorites such as popsicles, sundaes and floats. Add some zing to a frozen blueberry pop with an injection of vodka, jazz up a hot fudge sundae with a splash of scotch, and pep up the retro root beer float with a dash of rum or vodka.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>White and red wines marry beautifully with just about any fruit, from berries to bananas. On a cold wintry night, I'll happily sit down to a bowl of sliced pears poached in butter, honey, rum and a touch of cinnamon. Dare to be extravagant and top this dish off with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Desserts made with alcohol date back to antiquity. In the ancient Roman cookbook \u003ca href=\"http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29728/29728-h/29728-h.htm\">\u003cem>Apicius\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, \"sweet wine was paired with fruits as a syrup and used to flavor cakes,\" says Lynn Oliver, editor of \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodtimeline.org/\">The Food Timeline\u003c/a>. During medieval times, liquor acted as a preservative in baked goods such as English fruitcake. In the U.S., the colonists used alcohol liberally when creating sweet dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Brandy is all over the first American cookbook by Amelia Simmons,\" writes Michael Krondl, author of \u003cem>Sweet Invention\u003c/em>: \u003cem>A History of Dessert,\u003c/em> in an email. Then during Prohibition, liquored-up desserts largely fell out of favor. Recently, though, desserts made with spirits have experienced a revival, perhaps mirroring the recent cocktails renaissance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, Europeans have long embraced the idea of alcohol as an essential dessert ingredient. In Italy, there's \u003ca href=\"http://tavolatalk.com/2013/panbriacone-italys-drunken-sweet-bread/#!\">the dome-shaped Italian sweet bread, panettone\u003c/a>, injected with sweet wine or rum. The French have small rum-soaked yeast cakes, \u003cem>baba au rhum,\u003c/em> which Krondl says were probably introduced to France by a Polish king. Then there's the decadent German \u003ca href=\"http://www.saveur.com/article/kitchen/saveur-100-black-forest-cake\">Black Forest cake\u003c/a>, constructed from layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, sour cherries and kirsch (cherry brandy).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, does alcohol burn off when you cook or bake it? Not completely. But a cake likely retains more spirits than, say, a sauce does.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I would think that whatever alcohol is lost in baking is considerably less than what is lost when you boil or flame alcohol in cooking,\" writes Dorrie Greenspan, the author of \u003cem>Baking: From My Home to Yours\u003c/em>, in an email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want the flavor of spirits but not the buzz, try extracts, which contain little or no alcohol. For recipes calling for light rum, for example, the flavorings company McCormick & Co. \u003ca href=\"http://www.mccormick.com/Spices-and-Flavors/Extracts-and-Food-Colors/Extracts/Imitation-Rum-Extract\">recommends substituting\u003c/a> 1/2 teaspoon of imitation rum per tablespoon of spirit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Buzzed or not, these sweets are my standbys for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion that calls for a dramatic dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"cake\">\u003c/a>Chocolate Kahlua Bundt Cake\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This cake, adapted from a 2005 \u003c/em>Gourmet\u003cem> recipe for Chocolate Whiskey Bundt Cake, is rich and delicious, and the coffee liqueur heightens the intensity of the chocolate. This cake improves in flavor if it's made at least a day ahead, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring the cake to room temperature before serving.\u003c/em>\u003cem>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79042\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorcake-ebe1ae4329d4446a4ca0327b79be2aaef47daa5d.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorcake-ebe1ae4329d4446a4ca0327b79be2aaef47daa5d-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Kahlua Bundt Cake. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79042\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate Kahlua Bundt Cake. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 10 to 12 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) plus 3 tablespoons for dusting the pan\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 3/4 cups brewed espresso or strong coffee\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 cup coffee-flavored liqueur, such as Kahlua\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3/4 cup white sugar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3/4 cup dark brown sugar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 cups all-purpose flour\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon salt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 large eggs\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 10-inch Bundt pan well, then dust it with 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, knocking out the excess.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat the coffee, coffee liqueur and butter and the cup of cocoa powder in a medium saucepan over moderate heat, whisking until the butter is melted and all the ingredients are combined. Remove mixture from heat, then add white and brown sugars and whisk until dissolved, about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and cool for about 5 minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the chocolate mixture cools, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs with almond or vanilla extract, then stir into the cooled chocolate mixture until it's combined well. Fold in the flour mixture until all of the ingredients are combined. (It will take some elbow grease to combine the ingredients; the batter will be mostly smooth, but don't be alarmed if there are a few small lumps.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pour the batter into the Bundt pan and bake it until a toothpick or skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Watch the cake closely. It goes quickly from moist to overbaked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cool the cake completely in the pan for an hour. Loosen the cake from the pan using the tip of a small knife, then invert the rack over the pan and turn the cake out onto the rack. Cool the cake on the rack for another hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dust the cake with powdered sugar.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"salad\">\u003c/a>Macerated Oranges, Medjool Dates And Grapes with Slivered Almonds\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Though I trembled at the thought of tinkering with a recipe by the iconic Italian cookbook writer Marcella Hazan, tinker I did. Her recipe for \u003c/em>\u003cem>Macerated Oranges and Grapes with Toasted Slivered Almonds from \u003c/em>The Classic Italian Cookbook\u003cem>, called for orange liqueur but I liked the lighter taste imparted by white wine. I also added \u003c/em>\u003cem>dates and nuts for color and texture.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorfruitsalad-2f3934598e1a4f34da197628ebed4cbec2f80d0c.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorfruitsalad-2f3934598e1a4f34da197628ebed4cbec2f80d0c-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Macerated Oranges, Medjool Dates And Grapes with Slivered Almonds. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79043\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Macerated Oranges, Medjool Dates And Grapes with Slivered Almonds. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 6 to 8 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 navel oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 small bunch of grapes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>6 Medjool dates, cut in half vertically, pitted then cut into quarters\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Grated peel of 1 lemon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Juice of 1/2 lemon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup white wine\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon vanilla\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 tablespoons slivered almonds\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With a sharp knife, cut off the ends of the oranges and peel them. Remove as much of the pith as possible, being careful not to cut into the flesh of the orange. Cut the orange in half, then into quarters. Cut the quarters into 1/2-inch slices.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Put the oranges, grapes and dates into a bowl. Using a zester or the finest teeth on a box grater, grate the lemon peel into the bowl. Add the lemon juice. Add the wine and the vanilla. Toss the fruit salad gently, cover it and place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour. When you're ready to serve the fruit, toss it again to distribute the juices and sprinkle the salad with the slivered almonds. The salad keeps in the refrigerator for up to a day.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"bacon\">\u003c/a>Beer-Candied Bacon With Thyme\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>If you love candy and you love bacon, you'll love this bacon candy, which I adapted from a recipe from the \u003ca href=\"http://www.thekitchn.com/\">theKitchn\u003c/a> via the food blog \u003ca href=\"http://tideandthyme.com/\">Tide and Thyme\u003c/a>. The addition of thyme cuts the sweetness of the bacon and imparts a bit of adult polish. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79044\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorbacon-c29dd465a5893165e7a99e8c9fac67029840839a.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorbacon-c29dd465a5893165e7a99e8c9fac67029840839a-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Beer-Candied Bacon With Thyme. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79044\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beer-Candied Bacon With Thyme. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 4 servings\u003c/em>\u003cem>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 cup brown sugar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup dark beer\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 teaspoon mustard\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pinch cayenne\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 pound thick cut, high-quality bacon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon thyme\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine the brown sugar, beer, mustard and cayenne in a small bowl, whisking well to form a thin syrup. Set aside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire cooling rack on top of the baking sheet. Place the pieces of bacon on top of the rack, with enough space between them so they don't overlap. Brush one side of each bacon strip with the beer syrup. Place the sheet in the oven and cook for 8 to10 minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remove the bacon from the oven, turn over the strips of bacon and brush them with the beer syrup. Return the bacon to the oven and cook it for another 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven and sprinkle it with thyme. Repeat the process once or twice more, watching to make sure the bacon doesn't burn, until it's crispy and browned and you've used all of the glaze.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remove the bacon to a wire rack to cool for at least 1 hour before serving.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"milkshake\">\u003c/a>Chocolate Mint Milkshake\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>In this recipe, which is adapted from a drink called \"The Captain Reid's Milkshake\" in Warren Bobrow's \u003c/em>Apothecary Cocktails: Restorative Drinks from Yesterday and Today\u003cem>, mint liqueur and chocolate ice cream combine into a rich milkshake. This shake is thinner than the typical milkshake; if you prefer thicker shakes, reduce the amount of milk and adjust the mint liqueur to your taste. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79045\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 768px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquormilkshake_custom-d179474970e7102b8e0ccf49f7f6e41cbe3cc4f2.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquormilkshake_custom-d179474970e7102b8e0ccf49f7f6e41cbe3cc4f2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Mint Milkshake. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79045\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate Mint Milkshake. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 4 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 ounces root beer, preferably craft-style\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3/4 ounce mint liqueur\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 scoops rich, deep chocolate gelato or ice cream\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 ounces whole milk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 tablespoon colored sprinkles for garnish\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pinch of fleur du sel\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a blender, blend all of the ingredients except the sprinkles and salt until smooth. Pour into glasses and top each serving with sprinkles and fleur du sel. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>About the Author\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Laura B. Weiss' work has appeared in numerous national publications, including \u003cem>The New York Times,\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/History-New-England-Indian-Pudding\">Saveur\u003c/a>,\u003cem> Travel + Leisure, \u003c/em>and on the Food Network website. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nearly any sweet creation you can think of could get a boost from a splash of spirits. In baked goods, spirits impart not only flavor but also moisture that creates a sumptuous, tender crumb. Think brownies and cakes soused with beer, or cupcakes laced with gin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Alcohol provides an adult upgrade to childhood ice cream favorites such as popsicles, sundaes and floats. Add some zing to a frozen blueberry pop with an injection of vodka, jazz up a hot fudge sundae with a splash of scotch, and pep up the retro root beer float with a dash of rum or vodka.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>White and red wines marry beautifully with just about any fruit, from berries to bananas. On a cold wintry night, I'll happily sit down to a bowl of sliced pears poached in butter, honey, rum and a touch of cinnamon. Dare to be extravagant and top this dish off with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Desserts made with alcohol date back to antiquity. In the ancient Roman cookbook \u003ca href=\"http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29728/29728-h/29728-h.htm\">\u003cem>Apicius\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, \"sweet wine was paired with fruits as a syrup and used to flavor cakes,\" says Lynn Oliver, editor of \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodtimeline.org/\">The Food Timeline\u003c/a>. During medieval times, liquor acted as a preservative in baked goods such as English fruitcake. In the U.S., the colonists used alcohol liberally when creating sweet dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Brandy is all over the first American cookbook by Amelia Simmons,\" writes Michael Krondl, author of \u003cem>Sweet Invention\u003c/em>: \u003cem>A History of Dessert,\u003c/em> in an email. Then during Prohibition, liquored-up desserts largely fell out of favor. Recently, though, desserts made with spirits have experienced a revival, perhaps mirroring the recent cocktails renaissance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, Europeans have long embraced the idea of alcohol as an essential dessert ingredient. In Italy, there's \u003ca href=\"http://tavolatalk.com/2013/panbriacone-italys-drunken-sweet-bread/#!\">the dome-shaped Italian sweet bread, panettone\u003c/a>, injected with sweet wine or rum. The French have small rum-soaked yeast cakes, \u003cem>baba au rhum,\u003c/em> which Krondl says were probably introduced to France by a Polish king. Then there's the decadent German \u003ca href=\"http://www.saveur.com/article/kitchen/saveur-100-black-forest-cake\">Black Forest cake\u003c/a>, constructed from layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, sour cherries and kirsch (cherry brandy).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, does alcohol burn off when you cook or bake it? Not completely. But a cake likely retains more spirits than, say, a sauce does.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I would think that whatever alcohol is lost in baking is considerably less than what is lost when you boil or flame alcohol in cooking,\" writes Dorrie Greenspan, the author of \u003cem>Baking: From My Home to Yours\u003c/em>, in an email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want the flavor of spirits but not the buzz, try extracts, which contain little or no alcohol. For recipes calling for light rum, for example, the flavorings company McCormick & Co. \u003ca href=\"http://www.mccormick.com/Spices-and-Flavors/Extracts-and-Food-Colors/Extracts/Imitation-Rum-Extract\">recommends substituting\u003c/a> 1/2 teaspoon of imitation rum per tablespoon of spirit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Buzzed or not, these sweets are my standbys for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion that calls for a dramatic dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"cake\">\u003c/a>Chocolate Kahlua Bundt Cake\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This cake, adapted from a 2005 \u003c/em>Gourmet\u003cem> recipe for Chocolate Whiskey Bundt Cake, is rich and delicious, and the coffee liqueur heightens the intensity of the chocolate. This cake improves in flavor if it's made at least a day ahead, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring the cake to room temperature before serving.\u003c/em>\u003cem>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79042\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorcake-ebe1ae4329d4446a4ca0327b79be2aaef47daa5d.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorcake-ebe1ae4329d4446a4ca0327b79be2aaef47daa5d-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Kahlua Bundt Cake. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79042\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate Kahlua Bundt Cake. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 10 to 12 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) plus 3 tablespoons for dusting the pan\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 3/4 cups brewed espresso or strong coffee\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 cup coffee-flavored liqueur, such as Kahlua\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3/4 cup white sugar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3/4 cup dark brown sugar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 cups all-purpose flour\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon salt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 large eggs\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 10-inch Bundt pan well, then dust it with 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, knocking out the excess.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat the coffee, coffee liqueur and butter and the cup of cocoa powder in a medium saucepan over moderate heat, whisking until the butter is melted and all the ingredients are combined. Remove mixture from heat, then add white and brown sugars and whisk until dissolved, about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and cool for about 5 minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the chocolate mixture cools, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs with almond or vanilla extract, then stir into the cooled chocolate mixture until it's combined well. Fold in the flour mixture until all of the ingredients are combined. (It will take some elbow grease to combine the ingredients; the batter will be mostly smooth, but don't be alarmed if there are a few small lumps.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pour the batter into the Bundt pan and bake it until a toothpick or skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Watch the cake closely. It goes quickly from moist to overbaked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cool the cake completely in the pan for an hour. Loosen the cake from the pan using the tip of a small knife, then invert the rack over the pan and turn the cake out onto the rack. Cool the cake on the rack for another hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dust the cake with powdered sugar.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"salad\">\u003c/a>Macerated Oranges, Medjool Dates And Grapes with Slivered Almonds\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Though I trembled at the thought of tinkering with a recipe by the iconic Italian cookbook writer Marcella Hazan, tinker I did. Her recipe for \u003c/em>\u003cem>Macerated Oranges and Grapes with Toasted Slivered Almonds from \u003c/em>The Classic Italian Cookbook\u003cem>, called for orange liqueur but I liked the lighter taste imparted by white wine. I also added \u003c/em>\u003cem>dates and nuts for color and texture.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorfruitsalad-2f3934598e1a4f34da197628ebed4cbec2f80d0c.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorfruitsalad-2f3934598e1a4f34da197628ebed4cbec2f80d0c-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Macerated Oranges, Medjool Dates And Grapes with Slivered Almonds. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79043\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Macerated Oranges, Medjool Dates And Grapes with Slivered Almonds. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 6 to 8 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 navel oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 small bunch of grapes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>6 Medjool dates, cut in half vertically, pitted then cut into quarters\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Grated peel of 1 lemon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Juice of 1/2 lemon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup white wine\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon vanilla\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 tablespoons slivered almonds\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With a sharp knife, cut off the ends of the oranges and peel them. Remove as much of the pith as possible, being careful not to cut into the flesh of the orange. Cut the orange in half, then into quarters. Cut the quarters into 1/2-inch slices.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Put the oranges, grapes and dates into a bowl. Using a zester or the finest teeth on a box grater, grate the lemon peel into the bowl. Add the lemon juice. Add the wine and the vanilla. Toss the fruit salad gently, cover it and place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour. When you're ready to serve the fruit, toss it again to distribute the juices and sprinkle the salad with the slivered almonds. The salad keeps in the refrigerator for up to a day.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"bacon\">\u003c/a>Beer-Candied Bacon With Thyme\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>If you love candy and you love bacon, you'll love this bacon candy, which I adapted from a recipe from the \u003ca href=\"http://www.thekitchn.com/\">theKitchn\u003c/a> via the food blog \u003ca href=\"http://tideandthyme.com/\">Tide and Thyme\u003c/a>. The addition of thyme cuts the sweetness of the bacon and imparts a bit of adult polish. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79044\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorbacon-c29dd465a5893165e7a99e8c9fac67029840839a.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquorbacon-c29dd465a5893165e7a99e8c9fac67029840839a-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Beer-Candied Bacon With Thyme. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79044\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beer-Candied Bacon With Thyme. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 4 servings\u003c/em>\u003cem>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 cup brown sugar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup dark beer\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 teaspoon mustard\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pinch cayenne\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 pound thick cut, high-quality bacon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon thyme\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine the brown sugar, beer, mustard and cayenne in a small bowl, whisking well to form a thin syrup. Set aside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire cooling rack on top of the baking sheet. Place the pieces of bacon on top of the rack, with enough space between them so they don't overlap. Brush one side of each bacon strip with the beer syrup. Place the sheet in the oven and cook for 8 to10 minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remove the bacon from the oven, turn over the strips of bacon and brush them with the beer syrup. Return the bacon to the oven and cook it for another 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven and sprinkle it with thyme. Repeat the process once or twice more, watching to make sure the bacon doesn't burn, until it's crispy and browned and you've used all of the glaze.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remove the bacon to a wire rack to cool for at least 1 hour before serving.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"milkshake\">\u003c/a>Chocolate Mint Milkshake\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>In this recipe, which is adapted from a drink called \"The Captain Reid's Milkshake\" in Warren Bobrow's \u003c/em>Apothecary Cocktails: Restorative Drinks from Yesterday and Today\u003cem>, mint liqueur and chocolate ice cream combine into a rich milkshake. This shake is thinner than the typical milkshake; if you prefer thicker shakes, reduce the amount of milk and adjust the mint liqueur to your taste. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79045\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 768px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquormilkshake_custom-d179474970e7102b8e0ccf49f7f6e41cbe3cc4f2.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/liquormilkshake_custom-d179474970e7102b8e0ccf49f7f6e41cbe3cc4f2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Mint Milkshake. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79045\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate Mint Milkshake. Photo: Laura B. Weiss/NPR\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 4 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 ounces root beer, preferably craft-style\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3/4 ounce mint liqueur\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 scoops rich, deep chocolate gelato or ice cream\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 ounces whole milk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 tablespoon colored sprinkles for garnish\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pinch of fleur du sel\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a blender, blend all of the ingredients except the sprinkles and salt until smooth. Pour into glasses and top each serving with sprinkles and fleur du sel. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>About the Author\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Laura B. Weiss' work has appeared in numerous national publications, including \u003cem>The New York Times,\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/History-New-England-Indian-Pudding\">Saveur\u003c/a>,\u003cem> Travel + Leisure, \u003c/em>and on the Food Network website. She's a contributor to \u003ca href=\"http://designwire.interiordesign.net/events/15485/young-chinese-designers-make-western-debut\">Interior Design\u003c/a>\u003cem>'s\u003c/em>\u003cem> \u003c/em>blog\u003cem> \u003c/em>and\u003cem> \u003c/em>was an editor for the \u003cem>Zagat Long Island Restaurant Guide\u003c/em> \u003cem>2009-2011. \u003c/em>Laura is the author of \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Ice-Cream-Global-History-Reaktion/dp/1861897928\">Ice Cream: A Global History\u003c/a>. Follow Laura on Twitter, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Foodandthings\" target=\"_blank\">@foodandthings\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78997\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/ocean-bottle-on-ship-with-barrels_wide-a4152f98908e8c358bc4e14d795fd1494fa226ac.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/ocean-bottle-on-ship-with-barrels_wide-a4152f98908e8c358bc4e14d795fd1494fa226ac-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Jefferson's Ocean bourbon is aged on the high seas, a technique that takes advantage of basic physical chemistry. The bottles sell for $200 a piece. Photo: Courtesy of OCEARCH\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" class=\"size-large wp-image-78997\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jefferson's Ocean bourbon is aged on the high seas, a technique that takes advantage of basic physical chemistry. The bottles sell for $200 a piece. Photo: Courtesy of OCEARCH\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Post by Amy Guttman, \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/03/11/288780160/for-a-faster-aged-bourbon-you-need-the-motion-of-the-ocean\" target=\"_blank\">The Salt at NPR Food\u003c/a> (3/11/2014)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From its earliest days as America's homegrown whiskey elixir, Kentucky bourbon has been traveling on boats.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In fact, boats were a key reason why Kentucky became the king of bourbon. In the late 1700s, trade depended on waterways, and distillers in the state had a big advantage: the Ohio River. They'd load their barrels onto flatboats on the Ohio, which flowed into the Mississippi, taking their golden liquor as far down as New Orleans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Back then, placing barrels on boats was a necessity. These days, it's become a novelty: Eighth-generation Kentucky bourbon distiller Trey Zoeller is using the motion of the ocean to produce bottles worth $200 each.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We're going back to how bourbon was initially aged,\" Zoeller tells The Salt. \"The color and flavor came from the rocking on the water. Bourbon was loaded on to ships in Kentucky, and by the time it traveled to the people buying it, the flavor improved.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bourbon is a family legacy for Zoeller. His great-great-great grandmother was among the first female distillers and his father, Chet, is a \u003ca href=\"http://www.kentuckydistilleries.net/zoeller.html\" target=\"_blank\">bourbon scholar\u003c/a>. Zoeller has been in the artisanal whiskey business since the 1990s with his \u003ca href=\"http://jeffersonsbourbon.com/\">Jefferson's Bourbon\u003c/a>. Five years ago, Zoeller was celebrating his birthday on a friend's boat off the coast of Costa Rica. As two Kentucky boys are wont to do, they were raising glasses full of bourbon. That's when Zoeller got the idea to send barrels of bourbon out to sea.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78998\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/ocearch-ship-9fe23013d9062967252cc1783bb76272a59f2109.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/ocearch-ship-9fe23013d9062967252cc1783bb76272a59f2109-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"This OCEARCH ship carried Zoeller's first bourbon-aged barrels for three and a half years, covering more than 10,000 nautical miles. According to Tom Collins, a chemist at UC Davis, the higher temperatures of tropical locales, and the swill of the ocean, can accelerate the whiskey aging process. Photo: Courtesy of OCEARCH\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"size-large wp-image-78998\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This OCEARCH ship carried Zoeller's first bourbon-aged barrels for three and a half years, covering more than 10,000 nautical miles. According to Tom Collins, a chemist at UC Davis, the higher temperatures of tropical locales, and the swill of the ocean, can accelerate the whiskey aging process. Photo: Courtesy of OCEARCH\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"I was watching the bourbon in the bottle shift from side to side,\" he recalls, \"and I thought, if it'll do that in the bottle, it'll do that in a barrel on a ship.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chemist Tom Collins, a researcher at the University of Davis who has \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/09/11/rye-bother-an-inside-the-barrel-look-at-american-whiskeys\">analyzed the flavor profiles\u003c/a> of American whiskeys, says higher temperatures like those found in tropical locales, and the swill of the ocean, can both accelerate the whiskey aging process.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The daily swing in temperature matters,\" Collins explains. \"As the liquid warms up, it expands into the wood. And then as it cools down, it contracts, which can improve extraction\" of compounds from the wood – compounds that give aged whiskey its characteristic flavor. \"These reactions are generally favored with higher temperatures.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And greater extraction, Collins says, results in more caramel-related compounds, altering the flavor and color of bourbon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After his initial revelation, Zoeller sent five barrels of recently distilled bourbon out to sea with his friend Chris Fischer. A high school friend of Zoeller's, Fischer heads \u003ca href=\"http://www.ocearch.org/\" target=\"_blank\">OCEARCH\u003c/a>, an organization that tracks sharks and other endangered marine life. He kept the barrels on board his ship for three and a half years. Fischer covered more than 10,000 nautical miles, travelling south of the equator and in and out of the Panama Canal six times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So what happened when Zoeller tapped those first barrels?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The experiment totally exceeded our expectations,\" he says. \"The bourbon went in clear as water and came out black. Bourbon always picks up color in the barrel, but this 4-year-old bourbon was darker than 30-year-old bourbon.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And the salt air gave the bourbon a briny taste — more similar to an Irish single malt — and coloring like dark rum, Zoeller says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The unique combination fuelled a buying frenzy among bourbon enthusiasts. Some paid much as a \u003ca href=\"http://capitolbourbon.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/thoughts-on-facebook-bourbon-exchange.html\" target=\"_blank\">thousand dollars\u003c/a> at auction for a bottle — $800 more than the original selling price.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since those first barrels were shipped out, Zoeller has aged two more generations of his Jefferson's Ocean bourbon on the high seas for roughly three to four years at a time, varying their routes to more than 40 ports — as far north as Scandinavia and south to Africa's Cape of Good Hope. Each batch returns with a different flavor and color.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zoeller now has nearly 200 barrels traversing the globe, with official tasters monitoring the aging process and flavor at various ports along the journey. But how does he ensure that crew members don't sneak their own samples?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We've now got it locked up with cameras monitoring the barrels,\" he says, \"but that doesn't mean they can't outsmart me!\" \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Copyright 2014 \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/\" target=\"_blank\">NPR\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"excerpt": "The longer bourbon ages, the richer its flavor and color. Now, an artisan Kentucky distiller is speeding up nature by sending barrels on boat journeys on the high seas. How does it work? Chemistry.",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78937\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Benders_Detail_Front.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Benders_Detail_Front.jpg\" alt=\"The new bottle designed by Carl Bender. Photo: Courtesy of Bender's Rye\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78937\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The new bottle designed by Carl Bender. Photo: Courtesy of Bender's Rye\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Rye is making a comeback. The brown spirit, once seen as fit only for the frontier saloon, is taking its place among the small-batch bourbons and single-malt whiskeys behind the bars at hip watering holes across the country. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What makes rye different than other whiskeys? Quite simply, the grain: just as bourbon must be made from at least 51% corn, so rye must be made from at least 51% rye, which adds its own distinctive taste. In a \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/02/magazine/theres-a-reason-that-rye-is-having-a-moment.html\"> recent column\u003c/a> for the \u003cem>New York Times,\u003c/em> bartender-writer Rosie Schaap claimed rye's \"dryness and earthiness...spice and faint sourness\" was quite irresistible to her, as was its \"wonderful chewiness.\" \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So now's your chance to get bragging rights for the next cool thing. Even better, small-batch ryes can still be had for a reasonable price, especially compared to cult-status bourbons like \u003ca href=\"http://oldripvanwinkle.com/\">Pappy Van Winkle\u003c/a>. The latest addition to the rapidly-expanding rye pantheon is \u003ca href=\"http://bendersrye.com/\">Bender's Rye\u003c/a> out of San Francisco. Just launched in November 2013, this complex, 96-proof spirit is made to stand up and be counted in a cocktail, whether it's paired with sweet vermouth in a classic Manhattan or laced with absinthe and a dash of bitters in a Sazerac. Notes of dried apricot, toffee, and orange show up in a sip of remarkable smoothness for the proof. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The rye is produced by the two-man team of Christopher Cohen and Carl Bender. Bender, a graphic designer and artist, is responsible for the brand's whimsical, approachable labeling. The stylized face on the bottle -- complete with watchcap, beard, and pipe -- is based on Bender. The liquor-world savvy comes from the Saskatchewan-born Cohen, who has worked in marketing for numerous beverage companies, including both St. Germain (of elderflower-liqueur fame) and Fever-tree, makers of high-end mixers like tonic water and ginger ale. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78939\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 768px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/IMG_0887.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/IMG_0887-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Carl Bender and Christopher Cohen. Photo: Courtesy of Bender's Rye\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-large wp-image-78939\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carl Bender and Christopher Cohen. Photo: Nancy Rothstein\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The whiskey starts with Canadian-grown grains that are distilled, aged, and custom-blended to order by a distillery in Alberta. Cohen and Bender spent months working on the blend, eventually tasting 52 different combinations before settling on the current Bender's Rye blend. The barrels are sent from the Canadian distillery to a local distillery that also makes such San Francisco-themed spirits as \u003ca href=\"http://www.raffdistillerie.com/absinthe.html\">Emperor Norton Absinthe\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.raffdistillerie.com/gin.html\">Bummer and Lazarus Gin\u003c/a> (named after Norton's dogs). There, it's blended with Hetch Hetchy's finest snowmelt (that's SF tap water to you) and bottled--about 3248 bottles for this batch. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The next batch, we're actually buying some barrels at various char and toast levels, and we're going to experiment. So the next batch is going to be slightly different--we're going to age some of it, again, anywhere from three to six months,\" said Cohen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's really all about their palates, they agree. \"We had a joke in the beginning that if this doesn't work out, we'd have a lifetime supply of something we liked,\" said Cohen. Sitting at Berkeley's Revival Bar and Kitchen, they were tasting what ended up being their final blend. \"It was a little bit edgy,\" remembered Cohen, of their 85% rye/15% corn mix. \"The corn adds a certain kind of funky energy; you don't want to add too much or it can overpower the rye.\" They had a moment of wondering if they should follow the crowd, and make a rye that tasted more like the popular ryes already on the market. But only a moment; instead, they stuck with their own blend, trusting that customers, once they'd tasted it, would come back for something unique. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78938\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 683px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Benders_OnBoard.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Benders_OnBoard-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bender's Rye. Photo: Courtesy of Bender's Rye\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-large wp-image-78938\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bender's Rye. Photo: Courtesy of Bender's Rye\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Already, Bender's has been catching on with local bartenders. It's on the bar at La Folie, Park Tavern, Dogpatch Saloon, Credo, 83 Proof, Perry's, Cigar Bar and Grill in San Francisco, and in the East Bay, at Pican, the Hotsy Totsy Club, and Ramen Shop. They've found it to be particularly popular with women, but San Francisco's overall creative spirit and willingness to get in on the next new thing has made the city a friendly place to find homes for those 3000+ bottles. Eventually, they hope to devote themselves full-time to the project; so far, they both work other jobs and take care of Bender's in their free time. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for cocktails, rye shows off best in straightforward, spirit-dominated drinks that let its raspy, leather-and-toffee notes come to the fore. The Brain Duster, below, is a high-octane collision between two classic rye cocktails, the Manhattan and the Sazerac. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Brain Duster\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Adapted from \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0988773104/kqedorg-20\">The Art of Vintage Cocktails\u003c/a>, by Stephanie Rosenbaum\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\nWith its autumn-leaf color and rye-and-vermouth base, this 1895 cocktail from the original Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City, could easily pass for a Manhattan. But add an ounce of absinthe and the Brain Duster is revealed as an entirely different--and much more lethal--drink.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 oz rye whiskey\u003cbr>\n1 oz absinthe\u003cbr>\n1 oz sweet vermouth\u003cbr>\nDash of bitters\u003cbr>\nTwist of lemon peel, for garnish\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Combine rye, absinthe, vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78874\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 410px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Casey_Thompson.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-78874 \" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Casey_Thompson.jpg\" alt=\"Casey Thompson. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography\" width=\"410\" height=\"614\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Casey Thompson. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chefcaseythompson.com\" target=\"_blank\">Casey Thompson\u003c/a> may be a familiar face from her \u003cem>Top Chef\u003c/em> appearance as a finalist during Season 3, but the Bay Area is anxiously awaiting her local debut, soon to come with \u003ca href=\"http://avelinesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Aveline\u003c/a> and The European, a restaurant and cocktail bar both slated to open soon inside the Warwick Hotel in San Francisco. Thompson moved here from Dallas and spent three years helping wineries pair up with local farms. She also served as the US Ambassador for Terrazas de los Andes, a Moet-Hennessey brand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Aveline's menu is billed as San Francisco-centric, and the bar space will feature craft-meets-classic drinks created by Master Barman Adam Wilson. Bay Area Bites caught up with Thompson recently. Her comments have been edited for length and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Tell us about Aveline & The European, your first business foray on the Bay Area scene.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Aveline is my baby. Not literally, but close. These are the dishes I have had dancing around in my thoughts for the past two years. The name, Aveline, is a combination of my two grandmothers that have each had a strong culinary influence on me. The menu is essentially Californian in style, but also a reflection of me, my career, and my path as a chef. It is all of my travels, my experiences, and my favorite things in the form of a restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78876\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 825px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Iberico_Porl.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78876\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Iberico_Porl.jpg\" alt=\"Iberico pork with pig ear, buttermilk curd and ranch consommé. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"825\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iberico pork with pig ear, buttermilk curd and ranch consommé. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The staff is a talented group of people that I have sought out or collaborated with before on past projects. They have all worked for talented chefs and trained hard to get where they are now. I couldn’t be happier and more excited that we get to experience this project together. It is as much theirs as it is mine. As for location, we are located at the Warwick San Francisco at 490 Geary Street, just outside of Union Square in the Tenderloin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The European, which will be located across the lobby from the restaurant, is in many ways the brother concept to Aveline. Where Aveline is light and feminine, The European is dark, rich, sexy, and masculine. The European is the mastermind of industry veteran Adam Wilson. Although this project is very much a collaboration with Adam and myself (I will be providing a bar exclusive menu for the new space), the stars of the show are most definitely Adam’s beautiful, hand-tailored cocktails. Featuring a selection of aperitif, champagne, and lower-proof cocktails, Adam’s list is European in overall style, but also very evocative of West Coast cocktail trends -– really letting the freshness and vibrancy of the ingredients shine and guide the overall experience of each cocktail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78878\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 885px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_The_European_Cocktail.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78878\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_The_European_Cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum). Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"885\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum). Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>My personal favorites from Adam’s list are The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum) and the Violet Fizz (gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer). Both, as with all of his cocktails, are stunningly gorgeous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are your favorite dishes on the food menu?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Chicken skins, charred onion, and eggplant with trout roe is just plain delicious. The skins are crisped slowly in the oven and brushed with honey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wagyu, fatback, and cheese toast is going to be a favorite. The toast is run through a pasta machine and fried quickly, which puffs it into a doughnut shape. After, the Wagyu and fatback is laid on top and then melted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vegetable garden with turtle beans, nori, chicory, and mustard cream is healthy and beautiful. Someone recently said they wanted to shrink themselves and walk amongst the landscape. It was such a genius thought. Now I want to walk in the garden as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78875\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 914px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Vegetable_Garden.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78875\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Vegetable_Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable Garden dish. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"914\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetable Garden dish. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Iberico Pork grilled over white Binchotan charcoal, seared medium rare, and served with pig ear, buttermilk curd, and ranch consommé is another one of my favorites from the menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is the toughest part about opening? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Opening a restaurant isn’t the easiest thing to do, but it is a fun and exciting experience. In many ways it is similar to coordinating a wedding (for those that enjoy planning them), except no one is getting married.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What do you think the restaurant scene is like in the Bay Area? And how do we compare with other cities?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> I love San Francisco. I have wanted to live and chef here for many years. My dream is finally coming true. It is one of, if not the best, food cities in our nation. I am so proud to be cooking in it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78877\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 729px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_Violet_Fizz_Cocktail.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78877\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_Violet_Fizz_Cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"Violet Fizz cocktail: gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"729\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Violet Fizz cocktail: gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Did someone tell you Cheetos is one of my favorite guilty pleasures? 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Featuring a selection of aperitif, champagne, and lower-proof cocktails, Adam’s list is European in overall style, but also very evocative of West Coast cocktail trends -– really letting the freshness and vibrancy of the ingredients shine and guide the overall experience of each cocktail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78878\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 885px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_The_European_Cocktail.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78878\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_The_European_Cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum). Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"885\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum). Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>My personal favorites from Adam’s list are The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum) and the Violet Fizz (gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer). Both, as with all of his cocktails, are stunningly gorgeous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are your favorite dishes on the food menu?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Chicken skins, charred onion, and eggplant with trout roe is just plain delicious. The skins are crisped slowly in the oven and brushed with honey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wagyu, fatback, and cheese toast is going to be a favorite. The toast is run through a pasta machine and fried quickly, which puffs it into a doughnut shape. After, the Wagyu and fatback is laid on top and then melted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vegetable garden with turtle beans, nori, chicory, and mustard cream is healthy and beautiful. Someone recently said they wanted to shrink themselves and walk amongst the landscape. It was such a genius thought. Now I want to walk in the garden as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78875\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 914px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Vegetable_Garden.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78875\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Vegetable_Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable Garden dish. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"914\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetable Garden dish. 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It is one of, if not the best, food cities in our nation. I am so proud to be cooking in it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78877\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 729px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_Violet_Fizz_Cocktail.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78877\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_Violet_Fizz_Cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"Violet Fizz cocktail: gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"729\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Violet Fizz cocktail: gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Did someone tell you Cheetos is one of my favorite guilty pleasures? 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78081\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Shelley_Greg1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Shelley_Greg1000.jpg\" alt=\" Shelley and Greg Lindgren. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78081\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shelley and Greg Lindgren. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This is the sweet story of Greg and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/01/15/qa-with-shelley-lindgren-wine-director-restaurateur-author/\">Shelley Lindgren\u003c/a>. He is co-owner of some of the top craft cocktail bars in the city (\u003ca href=\"http://www.ryesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rye\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.15romolo.com/\" target=\"_blank\">15 Romolo\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.rosewoodbar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rosewood Bar\u003c/a>), as well as co-owner of the craft cocktail catering company in the city, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryeontheroad.com/\">Rye on the Road\u003c/a>. Shelley is the owner and wine director of \u003ca href=\"http://www.spqrsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">SPQR\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.a16sf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">A16\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.a16rockridge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">A16 Rockridge\u003c/a> as well as being a cookbook author and teacher. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She is like the fairy godmother of wine and Italian food. Very few people can make you feel so comfortable and she possesses a deep wisdom about wine. Greg is somewhat of a cocktail savant with encyclopedic knowledge on the history of cocktails. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Lindgrens caught up with Bay Area Bites recently and shared Valentine’s wine and cocktail recommendations that work no matter what one’s love status may be. Their comments have been edited for clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How did you two meet?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We met the summer of 1998 while I was working at Fleur De Lys. Greg and Jon had just opened 15 Romolo, and the Fleur staff would go there every night after work. Greg always had my drink waiting for me. One night, he asked me to a breakfast date at Suppenküche in Hayes Valley. The rest is history. We've been married 13 years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is it like to work in similar and overlapping industries?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We try and keep work separate so that we don't become overwhelmed with the everyday grind, but we use each other as sounding boards for ideas, and, of course, wine and cocktail recommendations. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How do you negotiate work vs. home life?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We check in with each other, and see who can pick up kids and if we need to book a last minute sitter. Some weeks are more packed than others, but we're used to juggling and late hours. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78095\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/dressy-family-pic.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/dressy-family-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Lindgren family photo. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78095\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lindgren family photo. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: A16 SF is at the ten-year mark and Greg, you are seeing growth in your businesses. What else is new?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> A16 catering recently had our first event alongside Rye on the Road. We had a blast and are looking forward to more events. Greg has been instrumental sharing advice from his experience in this department with Rye on the Road. There is still so much research and work to develop both A16 and SPQR. It is a marathon lifestyle and something we always want to grow with our wonderful team. We love what we do!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryeontheroad.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rye on the Road\u003c/a> is getting it’s own commissary/studio in SOMA this year. For the last several years we have been running our offsite operations from the bar. This space will allow us to maintain our growth, and serve as a resource where we develop our bar ideas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Who pours at home? What are you drinking these days?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Sometimes we don't want to open a bottle of wine, so we happily opt for dabbling into Greg's Amaro collection that he has been building over the last 14 years. When we do drink at home, everyone pours (mostly wine). Our boys Finn and Asher take great pride in pouring a glass for Mom and Dad. We are starting them in service early! Tasting will have to wait until they are older though.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are you serving for Valentine’s Day?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We are beaming with excitement to welcome back as a guest A16's opening executive chef, Christophe Hille, whom we owe so much for our menu focus and food development at A16. It's wonderfully nostalgic and a great reminder of how fortunate we are to have so many people who have supported us all these years. Party time! Also, Valentine's Day is A16's anniversary.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren: \u003c/strong>My cocktail, My Bitter Valentine, is the special of the day for Rye. It’s a cocktail for everyone else on Valentine’s Day, not just couples.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your favorite drink?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> I love a Sazerac, or a Highball made with Japanese whisky.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren: \u003c/strong>I’m a Negroni girl, and have been for years and years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get inspiration for your work?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Life here in San Francisco, and travel. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> I learn so much from our Italian winemaker friends, many who make the journey to San Francisco this time of year for events. It is a reminder to always put our best foot forward and show as much hospitality as possible. I love it and feel inspired every year I get to see them here. The world seems very small sometimes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley’s Wine Recommendations:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.damianociolli.it/en/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Damiano Ciolli\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, '\u003ca href=\"http://www.damianociolli.it/en/wines.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Silene\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>', \u003cstrong>Olevano Cesanese, Lazio 2009\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nFor many years, Cesane-based red wines were not easy to find exported outside the demands of Rome. 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It has great effervescence, rose petals, biscuity nose and elegance that have me wanting to pour it for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cantiniereimports.com/uploads/1/4/8/5/14856718/pietracupa_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pietracupa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, \u003cstrong>Greco di Tufo, Campania 2012\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nSabino Loffredo will be joining us for our 10th anniversary at A16. He is not only one of the most talented white winemakers in Italy, he is a star of Campania. He makes wines he believes in and they have become a benchmark for greatness of Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. From bitter greens like kale and dandelion to fish and braised meats, this fabulous Greco di Tufo is complex and delicate, making it a really fun wine to recommend and a go-to for drinking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78079\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 661px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/My_Bitter_Valentine700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/My_Bitter_Valentine700-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"My Bitter Valentine. Photo: Ryan Robles Public Relations\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-large wp-image-78079\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">My Bitter Valentine. Photo: Ryan Robles Public Relations\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg’s “My Bitter Valentine” Cocktail Recipe\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>3/4 oz. 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What are you drinking these days?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Sometimes we don't want to open a bottle of wine, so we happily opt for dabbling into Greg's Amaro collection that he has been building over the last 14 years. When we do drink at home, everyone pours (mostly wine). Our boys Finn and Asher take great pride in pouring a glass for Mom and Dad. We are starting them in service early! Tasting will have to wait until they are older though.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are you serving for Valentine’s Day?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We are beaming with excitement to welcome back as a guest A16's opening executive chef, Christophe Hille, whom we owe so much for our menu focus and food development at A16. It's wonderfully nostalgic and a great reminder of how fortunate we are to have so many people who have supported us all these years. Party time! 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77223\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/dsc5253_wide-e6721515059cc3cb03563692251c7cd9d47a8db4.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/dsc5253_wide-e6721515059cc3cb03563692251c7cd9d47a8db4-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"A worker at New York's Kings County Distillery, which opened in 2010. Before going legit with the operation, co-founder Colin Spoelman (not pictured) learned to make moonshine in his Brooklyn apartment without a permit. Photo: Courtesy of Valery Rizzo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" class=\"size-large wp-image-77223\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A worker at New York's Kings County Distillery, which opened in 2010. Before going legit with the operation, co-founder Colin Spoelman (not pictured) learned to make moonshine in his Brooklyn apartment without a permit. Photo: Courtesy of Valery Rizzo\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Post by Alastair Bland, \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/21/264573592/making-moonshine-at-home-is-on-the-rise-but-its-still-illegal\">The Salt at NPR Food\u003c/a> (1/27/14)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Within days after each season premiere and season finale of the Discovery Channel's reality show \"\u003ca href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/moonshiners/about-this-show/moonshiners-about-show.htm\">Moonshiners\u003c/a>,\" they come — a small but perceptible wave of people — to purchase suspiciously large amounts of corn, sugar and hardy strains of fermenting yeast at \u003ca href=\"http://www.austinhomebrew.com/\">Austin Homebrew Supply\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We know what they're up to,\" says Chris Ellison, the manager of the Texas store.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That is, it's obvious they're planning to ferment the sugars from grain or fruit juice into alcohol, then distill the resulting mid-strength beverage into high-alcohol hooch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Making spirits at home with plans to drink it is \u003ca href=\"http://www.ttb.gov/faqs/genalcohol.shtml\">against\u003c/a> federal law. Only with the right permits may a person make ethanol, either for use strictly as fuel, or as part of a commercial endeavor — like launching a craft spirits company, of which \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/22/264863748/small-batch-distilleries-ride-the-craft-liquor-wave\">hundreds have opened\u003c/a> nationwide in recent years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yet more and more people seem to be making home moonshine, according to sources.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The interest level is growing rapidly,\" says Gary Robinson, owner of \u003ca href=\"http://www.moonshinestillpro.com/default.asp\">Moonshine Still Pro\u003c/a>, a supplier in Missouri. Robinson sells stills — which are perfectly legal to own — from roughly three gallons in capacity to about 13. He ships to all states, but the core regions of his business are the traditional southeastern moonshine districts and the West Coast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mike Haney, owner of \u003ca href=\"http://www.hillbillystills.com/\">Hillbilly Stills\u003c/a> in Barlow, Ky., says his sales of ethanol stills have doubled every year for three years since he opened. \"Just that someone buys a still doesn't mean they're out to break the law,\" Haney points out. \"A lot of people are making fuel.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Haney also sells miniature oak barrels — the sort used for aging bourbon and brandy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"But they might be aging wine in them, or just buying everclear from a supermarket and putting that in the barrel,\" he says. \"Anyone can buy a barrel.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Haney reports that the distilling business seems to be booming globally. He recently shipped equipment to start-up distilleries in China and in Sweden.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And interest in distilling is on the rise in Portland, Ore., too, according to Duke Geren, of \u003ca href=\"https://www.fhsteinbart.com/index.php%20\">F.H. Steinbart\u003c/a> homebrew supplies shop. Geren says many customers seem to be inspired by Discovery's popular ongoing television docudrama, now in its third season. Many others, Geren says, are recent immigrants from Eastern Europe wishing to keep alive old traditions of making chacha, rakya, ouzo, vodka, firewater and grappa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"People have brought me some very interesting stuff to try,\" Geren says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yet he says he and his colleagues, when they sell a still, must assume that customers are interested in \u003ca href=\"http://makezine.com/projects/home-perfumery/\">making perfumes\u003c/a>, distilled water or some other legal liquid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When customers let on that they want to make hooch, Geren says he must curb the conversation to remain within the bounds of the law.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We can discuss with them how spirits are made, but we can't give advice,\" Geren says. To that end, he may suggest instructional books — like \u003ca href=\"http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-alaskan-bootleggers-bible-leon-w-kania/1111351240\">The Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://beer-wine.com/products/moonshine-made-simple\">Moonshine Made Simple\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Besides the legal issues involved, there are also health concerns to worry about. Moonshine can become tainted with toxic liquids, especially methanol, the form of alcohol reputed to cause blindness and death. Making moonshine also poses obvious risks of fire or explosion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Laws against moonshine may place those who wish to make their own line of commercial brandy or other spirit in a tricky situation. Robinson, at Moonshine Still Pro, likens existing distillation laws to a sort of catch-22.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"You can't open a distillery if you don't know what you're doing, and you can't know what you're doing unless you've practiced somewhere,\" Robinson says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Haney, at Hillbilly Stills, says he guesses most professional distillers first dabbled in their craft illegally.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Colin Spoelman, for one, tells The Salt he learned to make moonshine in his Brooklyn apartment in 2008 without a permit before deciding to make the operation legit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Eventually, we got a license to make it legal to do what we were already doing,\" says Spoelman, cofounder of \u003ca href=\"http://kingscountydistillery.com/\">Kings County Distillery\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While most states prohibit home moonshining, state laws sometimes conflict with federal law. In Missouri, for example, a person 21 or over may produce\u003ca href=\"http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C300-399/3110000055.HTM\"> up to 100 gallons of spirits\u003c/a> per year for personal consumption without a permit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But federal law trumps state law, and to the feds, distilling at home for personal consumption is illegal, period.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"If you distill without permits, you're looking at roughly a dozen felonies,\" says Tom Hogue, spokesman for the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. \"It's not something you want to be doing.\" \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Copyright 2014 \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/\">NPR\u003c/a>.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77158\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/istock_000004922280medium_wide-09bf4407d451baa34d8ff12064322c4ab50d9f02-e1390591338557.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/istock_000004922280medium_wide-09bf4407d451baa34d8ff12064322c4ab50d9f02-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Give your liver a break every now and then. Photo: iStockphoto\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"size-large wp-image-77158\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Give your liver a break every now and then. Photo: iStockphoto\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Post by Amy Guttman, \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/21/264568151/dry-january-giving-up-booze-for-a-month-does-have-benefits\">The Salt at NPR Food\u003c/a> (1/24/14)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As New Year's resolutions go, cutting back on food and drink are right at the top of the list. And while those resolved to change their eating habits may cut the carbohydrates or say a sweet \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/08/260781785/is-sugar-addiction-why-so-many-january-diets-fail\">goodbye to sugar\u003c/a>, for regular drinkers, the tradition may involve what's known as a dry January: giving up booze for a month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But could such a short-term breakup with alcohol really impart any measurable health benefits?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Recently, the staff at the British magazine \u003cem>New Scientist\u003c/em> decided to find out, using themselves as guinea pigs. The findings of their small but intriguing \u003ca href=\"http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22129502.600-our-liver-vacation-is-a-dry-january-really-worth-it.html#.UtVl9fsSEmV\">study\u003c/a> suggest the answer is a resounding yes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fourteen healthy \u003cem>New Scientist\u003c/em> employees filled out lifestyle questionnaires, underwent ultrasounds and gave blood samples. Then, 10 of them gave up alcohol for five weeks, while four of them continued drinking normally.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Normal\" drinking for the \u003cem>New Scientist\u003c/em> group ranged from 10 units of alcohol per week — the \u003ca href=\"http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16470686\">equivalent\u003c/a> of about eight 12-ounce bottles of regular-strength beer — to 80 units, or 64 beers, per week. Those numbers may seem high, but in Britain, where drinking is a national pastime, the group's supervising doctor told them none were problem drinkers. (Incidentally, Britain's National Health Service \u003ca href=\"http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/alcohol/Pages/alcohol-units.aspx\">recommends\u003c/a> no more than 14 to 21 alcohol units per week.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The results of these changes were significant enough to make you put down your pint and take notice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dr. Rajiv Jalan, a liver specialist at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ucl.ac.uk/liver-and-digestive-health\">Institute for Liver and Digestive Health at University College London\u003c/a>, analyzed the findings. They revealed that liver fat, a precursor to liver damage, for all of those in the study who gave up drinking fell by at least 15 percent, and almost 20 percent for some.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Abstainers also saw their blood glucose levels — a key factor in determining diabetes risk — fall by an average of 16 percent. It's the first study to show such an immediate drop from going dry, says Dr. James Ferguson, a liver specialist at \u003ca href=\"http://www.uhb.nhs.uk/new-hospital.htm\">Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham\u003c/a> in England, who was not involved in the experiment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Overall, Ferguson says, the evidence is convincing but not all that surprising.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"If you take time off from alcohol, it's going to be beneficial for your liver from the reduction of fat,\" he tells The Salt. \"People always forget the amount of calories in alcohol, so if you take a month off, and you usually consume 20 units, you're going to lose weight and fat. It's a massive reduction in calories. \"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The main causes of \u003ca href=\"http://www.healthline.com/health/fatty-liver\">excessive fat in the liver\u003c/a> are obesity and excessive alcohol consumption. Alcohol changes the way the liver processes fat, resulting in more fat cells that can cause inflammation, leading to liver disease.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Ferguson warns that a dry January could trigger the same sort of negative boomerang effect as do restrictive diets: First you abstain, then you binge to make up for it. He questions whether a dry January leads to a wetter-than-normal February.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beyond that, there's the question of whether and how much these improvements last in the long run. Ferguson takes a sobering view.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I don't think taking one month a year off alcohol makes any difference,\" he says. \"It's more important to cut back generally.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In fact, The British Liver Trust doesn't endorse a dry January, saying the tradition is \"medically futile\" and encourages alcohol abuse the rest of the year. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76598\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 450px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/tosca-outside-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/tosca-outside-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tosca Cafe reopened this fall after being bought by New York’s April Bloomfield. They kept the neon sign. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76598\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tosca Cafe reopened this fall after being bought by New York’s April Bloomfield. They kept the neon sign. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I never set foot in the old \u003ca href=\"http://toscacafesf.com/\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a> in North Beach. The name never popped up in the first few months I moved to the Bay; these days, dives (however famous) don’t tend to enter a list of must-see bars for city newbies unless they’re in the Mission. The name didn’t show up on my radar until the news last January that the infamous bar had been bought by \u003ca href=\"http://www.aprilbloomfield.com/\">April Bloomfield\u003c/a>, the famously British, offal-centric New York chef, along with her business partner \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Kennewyork\">Ken Friedman\u003c/a>. By then, of course, the news was fraught with concern about the Manhattan-ification of San Francisco and the death of neighborhood institutions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76600\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Door-interior-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Door-interior-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tosca fills up early, even on a Sunday night. Luckily, the full dinner menu is available at the bar. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"633\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76600\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tosca fills up early, even on a Sunday night. Luckily, the full dinner menu is available at the bar. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I was just excited to have the opportunity to taste Bloomfield’s cooking. I’ve also never dined at any of her east coast outposts. Pictures and stories of her bombastically meaty dishes have taunted me for years. Finally, time and place aligned. Tosca is only a short BART ride away. I can go whenever I’d like—or else, as often as my wallet allows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76583\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Giardiniera-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Giardiniera-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tosca's menu is small, well-crafted, and expensive. Their $5 pickled giardiniera totals only a few tasty bites. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76583\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tosca's menu is small, well-crafted, and expensive. Their $5 pickled giardiniera totals only a few tasty bites. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a bar-turned-restaurant with no reservations and a short, small-plates-focused menu, Tosca is very expensive. You’ll need to shell out at least $30 for one of the three entrees (and $42 for half a chicken). Putting together a meal of a couple of more diminutive dishes will easily top that. Cocktails, including their spiked house cappuccino served out of their gorgeous antique espresso machine, are a cool $12. Beer isn’t much cheaper, and wines (mostly old world) run on the high end as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76584\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Lumaconi-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Lumaconi-new.jpg\" alt=\"Lumaconi with speck, puntarelle, and lemon breadcrumbs is one of three simple pasta dishes on Tosca’s menu. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"748\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76584\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lumaconi with speck, puntarelle, and lemon breadcrumbs is one of three simple pasta dishes on Tosca’s menu. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Is it worth the cost, you ask? Those $12 cocktails? Superbly crafted, gimmick-free classics by Bourbon and Branch alum \u003ca href=\"http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/09/30/isaac_shumway_spills_details_on_tosca_cafes_bar_revamp.php\">Isaac Shumway\u003c/a>. The miniscule, five dollar saucer of warm marinated olives? Redolent of anise, studded with braised fennel, and compulsively eatable. Pickled giardiniera (also $5) is fresh and light, with a pleasant pucker.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Roasted Tokyo turnips ($7), greens attached, tossed with garlic, marjoram, and chili were a runaway hit. The sharp white orbs are transformed in the oven, turning sweet and fork-tender, and the lemon-y, grassy notes of the marjoram enliven the olive-oil slicked vegetables.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The chicken liver spiedini ($7) are even better: Three meaty livers come grilled and skewered atop thinly sliced grilled bread topped with a potent garlicky gremolata and sweet marsala sauce that focus the iron-y richness of the livers. Lumaconi pasta ($17) studded with smoky speck, bitter puntarelle, and lemon-y breadcrumbs is a solid choice as well. It verges on too salty, but the creamy sauce keeps the toothsome pasta in balance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76585\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Meatballs-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Meatballs-new.jpg\" alt='The \"secret\" meatballs are made from a trio of beef, pork, and cured guanciale. Photo: Kate Williams' width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76585\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The \"secret\" meatballs are made from a trio of beef, pork, and cured guanciale. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Yet if there’s one dish that has inspired more simultaneous praise and consternation, it’s the \"secret\" meatballs ($12). Not listed on the menu, but cheerfully introduced by servers, the trio of earthy, \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanciale\">guanciale\u003c/a>-laced beef and pork meatballs served in a wine-forward tomato sauce are indicative of Tosca’s ethos. Like the rest of the dishes on the menu, the meatballs are expertly prepared—one cannot even think the words “dry” or “tough” in their presence—but, at $4 \u003cem>per meatball\u003c/em>, they verge on extravagantly expensive. (Tosca has actually \u003cem>lowered\u003c/em> the price on the special; at opening the meatballs were $15.) For a dish of peasant origins, the cost is laughable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I suppose you’re paying for more than just the meatballs. Tosca’s renovation has affected more than just the kitchen. Everything in the restaurant is polished, from the espresso machine to the red leather boots to the bartenders’ crisp white coats. The room feels like a time warp; Tosca effortlessly evokes a mid-century ethos of aspiration. Service is sunny, sharp, and attentive, even when dining in the crowded bar area (a wait for a table at 5pm on a Sunday was close to 2 hours). It is as if Bloomfield managed to conjure the best of New York service and meld it with the utter casualness of San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even with great service, I find it hard to justify a full, multicourse meal at Tosca, at least until I’ve got a tech-sized salary. But I find no problem in dropping in for a drink, a few meatballs, and a roasted vegetable or two. 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The name never popped up in the first few months I moved to the Bay; these days, dives (however famous) don’t tend to enter a list of must-see bars for city newbies unless they’re in the Mission. The name didn’t show up on my radar until the news last January that the infamous bar had been bought by \u003ca href=\"http://www.aprilbloomfield.com/\">April Bloomfield\u003c/a>, the famously British, offal-centric New York chef, along with her business partner \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Kennewyork\">Ken Friedman\u003c/a>. By then, of course, the news was fraught with concern about the Manhattan-ification of San Francisco and the death of neighborhood institutions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76600\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Door-interior-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Door-interior-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tosca fills up early, even on a Sunday night. Luckily, the full dinner menu is available at the bar. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"633\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76600\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tosca fills up early, even on a Sunday night. Luckily, the full dinner menu is available at the bar. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I was just excited to have the opportunity to taste Bloomfield’s cooking. I’ve also never dined at any of her east coast outposts. Pictures and stories of her bombastically meaty dishes have taunted me for years. Finally, time and place aligned. Tosca is only a short BART ride away. I can go whenever I’d like—or else, as often as my wallet allows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76583\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Giardiniera-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Giardiniera-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tosca's menu is small, well-crafted, and expensive. Their $5 pickled giardiniera totals only a few tasty bites. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76583\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tosca's menu is small, well-crafted, and expensive. Their $5 pickled giardiniera totals only a few tasty bites. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a bar-turned-restaurant with no reservations and a short, small-plates-focused menu, Tosca is very expensive. You’ll need to shell out at least $30 for one of the three entrees (and $42 for half a chicken). Putting together a meal of a couple of more diminutive dishes will easily top that. Cocktails, including their spiked house cappuccino served out of their gorgeous antique espresso machine, are a cool $12. Beer isn’t much cheaper, and wines (mostly old world) run on the high end as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76584\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Lumaconi-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Lumaconi-new.jpg\" alt=\"Lumaconi with speck, puntarelle, and lemon breadcrumbs is one of three simple pasta dishes on Tosca’s menu. 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The sharp white orbs are transformed in the oven, turning sweet and fork-tender, and the lemon-y, grassy notes of the marjoram enliven the olive-oil slicked vegetables.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The chicken liver spiedini ($7) are even better: Three meaty livers come grilled and skewered atop thinly sliced grilled bread topped with a potent garlicky gremolata and sweet marsala sauce that focus the iron-y richness of the livers. Lumaconi pasta ($17) studded with smoky speck, bitter puntarelle, and lemon-y breadcrumbs is a solid choice as well. It verges on too salty, but the creamy sauce keeps the toothsome pasta in balance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76585\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Meatballs-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Meatballs-new.jpg\" alt='The \"secret\" meatballs are made from a trio of beef, pork, and cured guanciale. Photo: Kate Williams' width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76585\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The \"secret\" meatballs are made from a trio of beef, pork, and cured guanciale. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Yet if there’s one dish that has inspired more simultaneous praise and consternation, it’s the \"secret\" meatballs ($12). Not listed on the menu, but cheerfully introduced by servers, the trio of earthy, \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanciale\">guanciale\u003c/a>-laced beef and pork meatballs served in a wine-forward tomato sauce are indicative of Tosca’s ethos. Like the rest of the dishes on the menu, the meatballs are expertly prepared—one cannot even think the words “dry” or “tough” in their presence—but, at $4 \u003cem>per meatball\u003c/em>, they verge on extravagantly expensive. (Tosca has actually \u003cem>lowered\u003c/em> the price on the special; at opening the meatballs were $15.) For a dish of peasant origins, the cost is laughable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I suppose you’re paying for more than just the meatballs. Tosca’s renovation has affected more than just the kitchen. Everything in the restaurant is polished, from the espresso machine to the red leather boots to the bartenders’ crisp white coats. The room feels like a time warp; Tosca effortlessly evokes a mid-century ethos of aspiration. Service is sunny, sharp, and attentive, even when dining in the crowded bar area (a wait for a table at 5pm on a Sunday was close to 2 hours). It is as if Bloomfield managed to conjure the best of New York service and meld it with the utter casualness of San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even with great service, I find it hard to justify a full, multicourse meal at Tosca, at least until I’ve got a tech-sized salary. But I find no problem in dropping in for a drink, a few meatballs, and a roasted vegetable or two. I might just have to go out for a slice of pizza afterwards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://toscacafesf.com/\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAddress: \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/6ixRsK\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n242 Columbus Ave\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94133\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/toscacafe\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ToscaCafeSF\">@ToscaCafeSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Ah, the joys of a relaxed, post-holidays drink. (Don't know about you, but this year's winter solstice just knocked me \u003cem>out.)\u003c/em> Put on your new sweater, break out the gifted \u003ca href=\"http://noshthis.com/nosh-shop\">almond crack\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.charleschocolates.com/online-store/edible-chocolate-boxes\">edible chocolate boxes\u003c/a>, throw some logs on the fire (but not if a \u003ca href=\"http://www.sparetheair.org/\">Spare the Air\u003c/a> alert is in place) and settle back with a nice wintery libation. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In between January's grim mandate of juice cleanses and gym sweat, there's still the excuse of football playoffs and taking down the holiday decorations to splurge on morning hot chocolate, a good whiskey toddy late in the evening, and the remains of the \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/30/nog/\">eggnog\u003c/a> any time. For those who imbibe (and of course, we always recommend knowing your limits and partaking to the point of cheer, not wretched excess), most post-holiday spirits can always be improved with some holiday spirits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area Bites archives, we've got lots of recipes for \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2010/12/02/getting-hot-chocolate-up-on-its-feet/\">spiked hot chocolate\u003c/a> and bountiful \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/12/04/holiday-cocktails-for-a-crowd/\">drinks for a crowd\u003c/a>. If you've got some time for DIY, skip the \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/05/21/how-to-make-kombucha-an-illustrated-motherdaughter-tale/\">kombucha\u003c/a> and sauerkraut and make your friends happier with our \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/12/06/diy-gifts-homemade-manhattan-cocktails/\">DIY Manhattan kit\u003c/a>, offering how-tos on making your own bitters, sweet vermouth, and cocktail cherries from scratch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 350px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/12/06/diy-gifts-homemade-manhattan-cocktails/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/manhattan-coupe.jpg\" alt=\"DIY cocktails: homemade vermouth, angostura bitters, and maraschino-style cherries perfect for mixing into a homemade Manhattan cocktail. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"350\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74804\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DIY cocktails: homemade vermouth, angostura bitters, and maraschino-style cherries perfect for mixing into a homemade Manhattan cocktail. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a long time, our go-to guide for liquid cheer this time of year was Jessica Strand's \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/081184157X/kqedorg-20\">Holiday Cocktails\u003c/a>, a nippy little candy-cane martini of a book full of spirited inspirations (and non-alcoholic ones, too) for winter get-togethers of all sorts. It still has a place on our bar shelf, but now it's got a big sister, this year's very appealing \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1594746419/kqedorg-20\">Winter Cocktails\u003c/a> by Maria Del Mar Sacasa, with photographs by Tara Striano. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1594746419/kqedorg-20\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/winter_cocktails_72dpi.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Cocktails by Maria Del Mar Sacasa, with photographs by Tara Striano.\" width=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-75795\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The recipes of Winter Cocktails--hot toddies, eggnogs and other creamy things, punches, tea- and coffee-based drinks, and chilled winter-appropriate cocktails, plus sweet and savory snacks--are fresh, inventive and party-pleasing. Sacasa especially loves the tropical tang of fresh pineapple, and uses it to fine, frothy effect in the Golden Hog (pineapple, vanilla, bacon-infused bourbon, bitters, and a candied bacon garnish); for hot mulled Liquid Gold (pineapple juice, spices, vanilla, dark rum, and brandy, garnished with an Aleppo pepper-dusted grilled pineapple skewer); and in a Pineapple-Infused Spiced Rum. Naturally, there's a Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, a truly delectable-sounding Butterscotch Eggnog, made just like homemade butterscotch pudding, and an intriguing Persian Warmer, white hot chocolate infused with green cardamom and orange zest. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sacasa gives the requisite nod to the do-it-yourselfers with recipes for herb-, spice-, and citrus-infused liquors and simple syrups that can be used year-round. There are useful recipes for made-from-scratch sour mix and a fresh-tomato Bloody Mary base that's refreshing enough to drink straight (even if fresh tomatoes aren't exactly winter vegetables). But at the same time, she's not afraid to go downmarket as necessary, calling for white zinfandel (yes, the cheap pink stuff) for her mulled white wine and frying up doughnuts made from packaged biscuit mix. It's a rare book indeed that can veer from Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches to Roasted Marrow Bones, as Sacasa does in her \"Small Bites\" chapter. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few of the drinks here don't seem quite in sync with the theme; what's remotely wintery about sangria, shandy (lager and ginger beer) or margaritas? Then again, Sacasa divides her time between New York and Los Angeles, so adding in a few palm-tree drinks helps make the book even more useful for us mittenless West Coasters. (And the hot toddies and hot chocolates are perfect for Tahoe trips.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_51797\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 250px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.tiltedshed.com/our-ciders.html\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/11/cider-labels.jpg\" alt=\"Three varieties of Tilted Shed bottled cider\" title=\"Three varieties of Tilted Shed bottled cider\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51797\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three varieties of Tilted Shed cider. Photo courtesy of Tilted Shed Ciderworks\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What about drinks that are ready to go as soon as you pull the cork? Bubbles are always festive, (and they go great with Dungeness crab in all its winter permutations), but you don't have to stick with the typical sparkling wines. Instead, try a bottle of \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/11/22/local-hard-cider-for-thanksgiving-tilted-shed-ciderworks/\">Tilted Shed Ciderworks'\u003c/a> Barred Rock Barrel Aged Cider, small-batch Sonoma hard cider that's been aged in bourbon barrels. It's a first for Scott Heath and Ellen Cavalli, the husband and wife team behind Forestville's Tilted Shed, and worth searching out. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Or tickle your tastebuds with \u003ca href=\"http://shop.bonnydoonvineyard.com/2011-querry-sparkling-hard-cider-p658.aspx\">Querry\u003c/a>, a dry, sparkling hard cider made from pear, apple, and quince that would make a wonderful aperitif for an intimate dinner with friends. It's the latest project for the restlessly experimental Randall Grahm of Santa Cruz's Bonny Doon Vineyards. Racy and almost Riesling-like, it's a pale, elegant accompaniment to charcuterie, Asian foods, even Dungeness crab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We also love a biodynamically grown French pear cider, Poire Granit, by Eric Bordelet. True to its name, it's vividly reminiscent of pear sorbet, and makes a sublime accompaniment to an icy platter of just-shucked Hog Island oysters. Look for it at \u003ca href=\"http://www.paulmarcuswines.com/\">Paul Marcus Wines\u003c/a>, in Rockridge's Market Hall, or treat your date to a flute or two and a \u003cem>plateau de mer\u003c/em> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.zunicafe.com\">Zuni Cafe\u003c/a>, where it can be found on the list of wines by the glass. There's also a very nice and unexpected \"Bee Flight\" of naturally sparkling meads on the menu at \u003ca href=\"http://www.epicroasthouse.com/\">Epic Roasthouse\u003c/a> on The Embarcadero. The shimmering \u003ca href=\"http://thebaylights.org/\">Bay Lights\u003c/a> make a pretty backdrop for three golden glasses of honey wine from Point Reyes Station's \u003ca href=\"http://heidrunmeadery.com/\">Heidrun Meadery\u003c/a>. The flight includes meads made from California Avocado Blossom, California Orange Blossom, and Hawaiian Christmas Berry honeys. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74672\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/mead1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/mead1000.jpg\" alt=\"California Gold Mead. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum \" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74672\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">California Gold Mead. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Ah, the joys of a relaxed, post-holidays drink. (Don't know about you, but this year's winter solstice just knocked me \u003cem>out.)\u003c/em> Put on your new sweater, break out the gifted \u003ca href=\"http://noshthis.com/nosh-shop\">almond crack\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.charleschocolates.com/online-store/edible-chocolate-boxes\">edible chocolate boxes\u003c/a>, throw some logs on the fire (but not if a \u003ca href=\"http://www.sparetheair.org/\">Spare the Air\u003c/a> alert is in place) and settle back with a nice wintery libation. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In between January's grim mandate of juice cleanses and gym sweat, there's still the excuse of football playoffs and taking down the holiday decorations to splurge on morning hot chocolate, a good whiskey toddy late in the evening, and the remains of the \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/30/nog/\">eggnog\u003c/a> any time. For those who imbibe (and of course, we always recommend knowing your limits and partaking to the point of cheer, not wretched excess), most post-holiday spirits can always be improved with some holiday spirits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area Bites archives, we've got lots of recipes for \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2010/12/02/getting-hot-chocolate-up-on-its-feet/\">spiked hot chocolate\u003c/a> and bountiful \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/12/04/holiday-cocktails-for-a-crowd/\">drinks for a crowd\u003c/a>. If you've got some time for DIY, skip the \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/05/21/how-to-make-kombucha-an-illustrated-motherdaughter-tale/\">kombucha\u003c/a> and sauerkraut and make your friends happier with our \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/12/06/diy-gifts-homemade-manhattan-cocktails/\">DIY Manhattan kit\u003c/a>, offering how-tos on making your own bitters, sweet vermouth, and cocktail cherries from scratch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 350px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/12/06/diy-gifts-homemade-manhattan-cocktails/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/manhattan-coupe.jpg\" alt=\"DIY cocktails: homemade vermouth, angostura bitters, and maraschino-style cherries perfect for mixing into a homemade Manhattan cocktail. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"350\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74804\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DIY cocktails: homemade vermouth, angostura bitters, and maraschino-style cherries perfect for mixing into a homemade Manhattan cocktail. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a long time, our go-to guide for liquid cheer this time of year was Jessica Strand's \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/081184157X/kqedorg-20\">Holiday Cocktails\u003c/a>, a nippy little candy-cane martini of a book full of spirited inspirations (and non-alcoholic ones, too) for winter get-togethers of all sorts. It still has a place on our bar shelf, but now it's got a big sister, this year's very appealing \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1594746419/kqedorg-20\">Winter Cocktails\u003c/a> by Maria Del Mar Sacasa, with photographs by Tara Striano. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1594746419/kqedorg-20\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/winter_cocktails_72dpi.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Cocktails by Maria Del Mar Sacasa, with photographs by Tara Striano.\" width=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-75795\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The recipes of Winter Cocktails--hot toddies, eggnogs and other creamy things, punches, tea- and coffee-based drinks, and chilled winter-appropriate cocktails, plus sweet and savory snacks--are fresh, inventive and party-pleasing. Sacasa especially loves the tropical tang of fresh pineapple, and uses it to fine, frothy effect in the Golden Hog (pineapple, vanilla, bacon-infused bourbon, bitters, and a candied bacon garnish); for hot mulled Liquid Gold (pineapple juice, spices, vanilla, dark rum, and brandy, garnished with an Aleppo pepper-dusted grilled pineapple skewer); and in a Pineapple-Infused Spiced Rum. Naturally, there's a Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, a truly delectable-sounding Butterscotch Eggnog, made just like homemade butterscotch pudding, and an intriguing Persian Warmer, white hot chocolate infused with green cardamom and orange zest. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sacasa gives the requisite nod to the do-it-yourselfers with recipes for herb-, spice-, and citrus-infused liquors and simple syrups that can be used year-round. There are useful recipes for made-from-scratch sour mix and a fresh-tomato Bloody Mary base that's refreshing enough to drink straight (even if fresh tomatoes aren't exactly winter vegetables). But at the same time, she's not afraid to go downmarket as necessary, calling for white zinfandel (yes, the cheap pink stuff) for her mulled white wine and frying up doughnuts made from packaged biscuit mix. It's a rare book indeed that can veer from Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches to Roasted Marrow Bones, as Sacasa does in her \"Small Bites\" chapter. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few of the drinks here don't seem quite in sync with the theme; what's remotely wintery about sangria, shandy (lager and ginger beer) or margaritas? Then again, Sacasa divides her time between New York and Los Angeles, so adding in a few palm-tree drinks helps make the book even more useful for us mittenless West Coasters. (And the hot toddies and hot chocolates are perfect for Tahoe trips.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_51797\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 250px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.tiltedshed.com/our-ciders.html\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/11/cider-labels.jpg\" alt=\"Three varieties of Tilted Shed bottled cider\" title=\"Three varieties of Tilted Shed bottled cider\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51797\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three varieties of Tilted Shed cider. Photo courtesy of Tilted Shed Ciderworks\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What about drinks that are ready to go as soon as you pull the cork? Bubbles are always festive, (and they go great with Dungeness crab in all its winter permutations), but you don't have to stick with the typical sparkling wines. Instead, try a bottle of \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/11/22/local-hard-cider-for-thanksgiving-tilted-shed-ciderworks/\">Tilted Shed Ciderworks'\u003c/a> Barred Rock Barrel Aged Cider, small-batch Sonoma hard cider that's been aged in bourbon barrels. It's a first for Scott Heath and Ellen Cavalli, the husband and wife team behind Forestville's Tilted Shed, and worth searching out. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Or tickle your tastebuds with \u003ca href=\"http://shop.bonnydoonvineyard.com/2011-querry-sparkling-hard-cider-p658.aspx\">Querry\u003c/a>, a dry, sparkling hard cider made from pear, apple, and quince that would make a wonderful aperitif for an intimate dinner with friends. It's the latest project for the restlessly experimental Randall Grahm of Santa Cruz's Bonny Doon Vineyards. Racy and almost Riesling-like, it's a pale, elegant accompaniment to charcuterie, Asian foods, even Dungeness crab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We also love a biodynamically grown French pear cider, Poire Granit, by Eric Bordelet. True to its name, it's vividly reminiscent of pear sorbet, and makes a sublime accompaniment to an icy platter of just-shucked Hog Island oysters. Look for it at \u003ca href=\"http://www.paulmarcuswines.com/\">Paul Marcus Wines\u003c/a>, in Rockridge's Market Hall, or treat your date to a flute or two and a \u003cem>plateau de mer\u003c/em> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.zunicafe.com\">Zuni Cafe\u003c/a>, where it can be found on the list of wines by the glass. There's also a very nice and unexpected \"Bee Flight\" of naturally sparkling meads on the menu at \u003ca href=\"http://www.epicroasthouse.com/\">Epic Roasthouse\u003c/a> on The Embarcadero. The shimmering \u003ca href=\"http://thebaylights.org/\">Bay Lights\u003c/a> make a pretty backdrop for three golden glasses of honey wine from Point Reyes Station's \u003ca href=\"http://heidrunmeadery.com/\">Heidrun Meadery\u003c/a>. The flight includes meads made from California Avocado Blossom, California Orange Blossom, and Hawaiian Christmas Berry honeys. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74672\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/mead1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/mead1000.jpg\" alt=\"California Gold Mead. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum \" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74672\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">California Gold Mead. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's also our wonderful, very local \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/12/02/san-francisco-mead-company-whats-the-buzz/\">San Francisco Mead Company's mead\u003c/a>, made right here in the Bayview and slowly getting wider distribution--they just made it into Whole Foods this month. Whatever you're drinking, raise a toast to the old and ring in the new, with all our best wishes for a sparkling 2014. \u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 448px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/manhattan-coupe.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/manhattan-coupe.jpg\" alt=\"Give the gift of DIY cocktails this season with homemade vermouth, angostura bitters, and maraschino-style cherries perfect for mixing into a homemade Manhattan cocktail. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"448\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74804\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Give the gift of DIY cocktails this season with homemade vermouth, angostura bitters, and maraschino-style cherries perfect for mixing into a homemade Manhattan cocktail. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now that we’ve all feasted on turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and pie, it’s time to turn our attention to gift season. I’ve never been one to shell out the big bucks for holiday gifts, but it is nice to shower friends and family with small, personal gifts, especially if I’ve made them with my own two hands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And what makes a better gift than DIY cocktail supplies? This kind of gift is cute, unique, and way more useful than another pair of hand-knit socks. Best of all, it’s surprisingly easy to make the components of one of my favorite cocktails, the Manhattan. Well, all of the components except for the rye whiskey. That one, I’ll leave to the experts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the long, unfamiliar ingredient list and expensive liquor store price tag may trick many intrepid cocktail drinkers into thinking that angostura bitters and sweet vermouth are difficult to make, these key cocktail components are actually little more than sweet, infused booze. To make them at home, one only needs to steep, strain, and sweeten. Brandied maraschino-style cherries are even easier.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74801\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/bitters-ingredients.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/bitters-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Angostura bitters are made by steeping a mixture of herbs and spices into high proof alcohol. Pictured here are, from the left and moving clockwise: Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla bean, bitter orange peel, gentian root, dried cherries, quassia bark, cardamom pods, wild cherry bark, cloves, juniper berries, black walnut leaf, and orris root. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74801\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angostura bitters are made by steeping a mixture of herbs and spices into high proof alcohol. Pictured here are, from the left and moving clockwise: Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla bean, bitter orange peel, gentian root, dried cherries, quassia bark, cardamom pods, wild cherry bark, cloves, juniper berries, black walnut leaf, and orris root. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In fact, the hardest step in the entire process is the first one: buying supplies. Both bitters and vermouth rely upon a couple of key bittering agents called gentian and quassia. Gentian is a root that comes from high altitude regions like the Alps and Himalayas and is one of the world’s strongest bitters. Quassia is sold as a bark, and has historically been used to cure fevers and stomach aches. In addition, other sweet, savory, and tannic herbs are included to balance and enhance the flavor. Wild cherry bark, orris root, juniper, black lavender, wormwood, chamomile, and sage all play a part. Some are easily procurable in the bulk section of health food stores or large grocery stores like Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, and Rainbow. Others require a special trip to an herb shop (online or in person). It’s actually quite fun to experiment with all of these unfamiliar herbs—almost like potion-making 101.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once everything is procured, it’s time to get organized. The bitters and cherries take 5–7 days to infuse; vermouth only takes 24 hours. I like to measure every herb out for each project before I start just to make sure I’ve got enough of everything.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I make my angostura bitters with a blend of fruity elements (vanilla, sour cherries, cherry bark, and turbinado sugar), spicy herbs (Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and juniper), and several different bitter components (quassia, gentian, bitter orange peel, orris root, and black walnut leaf). I put all of these spices into a large canning jar and cover them with high-proof whiskey like Wild Turkey 101. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74806\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/straining-bitters.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/straining-bitters.jpg\" alt=\"I find it easiest to strain bitters into a large measuring cup with a spout so I can easily pour the mixture into smaller bottles. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74806\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I find it easiest to strain bitters into a large measuring cup with a spout so I can easily pour the mixture into smaller bottles. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Once a day, I give the jar a gentle shake to make sure everything is getting equal contact with the booze. After 5 days, I strain out the mixture into a large measuring cup. (The spout will make it much easier to get the bitters into bottles.) Next, I make a concentrated simple syrup by heating 1 cup turbinado sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan until the sugar has dissolved. Once this is cooled, I add it to the bitters mixture a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is appropriately sweet. I like my bitters to be around 18% sugar by volume, so I add 6 tablespoons. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Give it a good stir, pour the bitters into small dropper bottles, and that’s it—homemade bitters! This recipe makes around 2 cups, so there’s plenty for gifting and personal use.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74807\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/vermouth-ingredients.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/vermouth-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"My sweet vermouth recipe includes (from far left, moving clockwise): turbinado sugar, orange peel, lemon peel, Ceylon cinnamon, raisins, wormwood, gentian root, juniper berries, coriander seeds, dried sage, cardamom pods, and chamomile. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74807\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">My sweet vermouth recipe includes (from far left, moving clockwise): turbinado sugar, orange peel, lemon peel, Ceylon cinnamon, raisins, wormwood, gentian root, juniper berries, coriander seeds, dried sage, cardamom pods, and chamomile. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Next: sweet vermouth. At its core, sweet vermouth is simply wine fortified with liquor and sugar. Additional aromatics are added to the wine for flavor. Like the angostura bitters, I’m using a blend of fruit, spice, and bitterness. To steep the wine, I combine a bottle of Pinot Grigio with all of the herbs and spices in a small saucepan. I bring the mixture just to a simmer, remove it from the heat, and let the pot sit overnight. The next day, I strain out the herbs, and then add turbinado sugar syrup, brandy, and ruby port to the wine. Again, super simple.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74802\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/cherries-in-jar.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/cherries-in-jar.jpg\" alt=\"These maraschino-style cherries are made with affordable Bing cherries, sugar, brandy, vanilla, and almond extract. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74802\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">These maraschino-style cherries are made with affordable Bing cherries, sugar, brandy, vanilla, and almond extract. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the final touch, I like to make faux “maraschino” brandied cherries. True maraschino cherries (not the saccharine, neon variety atop ice cream sundaes) are made by soaking small sour cherries in a liquor made from the same fruit. Both sour cherries and maraschino liquor are fairly hard to come by, so I’ve come up with a more accessible version: easy-to-find Bing cherries (fresh or frozen work fine) are steeped in a mixture of brandy, sugar, vanilla, and a dash of almond liquor. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning on giving these as a DIY Manhattan kit, be sure to include a small bottle of rye and a short drink recipe (2 parts whiskey, 1 part vermouth, a few drops of bitters, and a cherry) to complete the package. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74803\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/diy-manhattan-kit-final.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/diy-manhattan-kit-final.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade angostura bitters, homemade sweet vermouth, and homemade maraschino-style cherries. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"600\" height=\"803\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74803\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade angostura bitters, homemade sweet vermouth, and homemade maraschino-style cherries. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Angostura Bitters\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes about 1 3/4 cups\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1\tvanilla bean\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tcup sour cherries\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3\ttablespoons quassia chips\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3\ttablespoons gentian root\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tCeylon cinnamon stick\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\tlarge pieces dried bitter orange peel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>5\twhole cardamom pods, lightly crushed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon cloves\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon wild cherry bark\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon orris root\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\tjuniper berries\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pinch of black walnut leaf\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\tcups high proof whiskey (like Wild Turkey 101)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tcup turbinado sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3/4\tcup water\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Equipment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1\t1-quart glass jar with tight-fitting lid\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tsmall saucepan\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3–4\tdropper bottles or recycled bitters bottles\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using the back of a paring knife. Place the seeds and the pod in a 1-quart glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add the gentian root, sour cherries, quassia chips, Ceylon cinnamon, bitter orange, cardamom pods, cloves, cherry bark, orris root, juniper berries, and black walnut leaf.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add 2 cups of whiskey to the jar and stir to combine. Cover the jar with the lid and store in a cool dark place for 5 days.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strain the whiskey mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large liquid measuring cup with a spout, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Combine turbinado sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add 6 tablespoons of turbinado syrup to the bitters mixture, and stir well to combine. Add more sugar to taste.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Carefully pour bitters into dropper bottles. If bitters become cloudy over time, shake the bottle gently to recombine. DIY bitters will keep for about 1 year.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Sweet Vermouth\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes about 3 cups\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1 \t(750 mL) bottle light white wine (like Pinot Grigio)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\ttablespoons raisins\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tCeylon cinnamon stick\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\t3-inch-long strip of orange peel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\t2-inch-long strip lemon peel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tteaspoon dried wormwood leaves\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tteaspoon dried gentian root\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon dried chamomile leaves\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon juniper berries\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon dried sage\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon cardamom pods, lightly crushed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon coriander seeds\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tcup turbinado sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\ttablespoons water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tcup brandy\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\ttablespoons ruby port\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Equipment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1\tsmall saucepan with lid\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\tglass swing-top bottles or recycled glass milk bottles\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Combine the wine with the raisins, Ceylon cinnamon, orange peel, lemon peel, wormwood leaves, gentian root, chamomile, juniper berries, sage, cardamom, and coriander in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then remove from the heat. Let cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate overnight.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The next day, strain the wine mixture through a fine mesh strainer set over a large liquid measuring cup or bowl with a spout. Wash saucepan.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Combine turbinado sugar and water in cleaned saucepan. Place over medium heat and let sugar melt, stirring frequently. Once all of the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in brandy and port.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add sugar and brandy mixture to strained wine, and stir to combine. Pour into swing top glass bottles. Store sweet vermouth in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Maraschino-Style Cherries\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes about 3 cups\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1/2\tvanilla bean\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3/4\tcup granulated sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tcup water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tcup brandy\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tteaspoon high quality bitter almond extract\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tpound fresh or frozen cherries, washed, stemmed, and pitted (if using frozen, defrost by running cherries under cool water before using)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Equipment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1\t1-quart glass jar with tight-fitting lid\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tsmall saucepan\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using the back of a paring knife. Place the seeds and the pod in a small saucepan with the granulated sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in brandy and almond extract.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Place cherries in a 1-quart glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pour sugar and brandy syrup over cherries. Cover and refrigerate until cherries have absorbed the syrup, about 5 days. The cherries will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: DIY Manhattan\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 1 cocktail\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>2\tounces rye whiskey\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tounce sweet vermouth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tmaraschino cherry\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Angostura bitters, to taste\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Equipment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Cocktail shaker\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tcoupe glasses\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Pour the whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a couple of dashes of bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until outside of shaker is very cold to touch.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Place a maraschino cherry in chilled coupe glasses. Strain the contents of the shaker over cherry and serve immediately.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Equipment and Ingredient Information\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nHerbs and spices are available online at \u003ca href=\"http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/\">Mountain Rose Herbs\u003c/a> or at \u003ca href=\"http://www.herb-inc.com/\">Lhasa Karnak Herb Company\u003c/a> in Berkeley. Glass dropper bottles can be found at \u003ca href=\"http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/supply/glass_bottles.php\">Mountain Rose Herbs\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.containerstore.com/shop/?productId=10007852\">The Container Store\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 448px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/manhattan-coupe.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/manhattan-coupe.jpg\" alt=\"Give the gift of DIY cocktails this season with homemade vermouth, angostura bitters, and maraschino-style cherries perfect for mixing into a homemade Manhattan cocktail. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"448\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74804\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Give the gift of DIY cocktails this season with homemade vermouth, angostura bitters, and maraschino-style cherries perfect for mixing into a homemade Manhattan cocktail. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now that we’ve all feasted on turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and pie, it’s time to turn our attention to gift season. I’ve never been one to shell out the big bucks for holiday gifts, but it is nice to shower friends and family with small, personal gifts, especially if I’ve made them with my own two hands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And what makes a better gift than DIY cocktail supplies? This kind of gift is cute, unique, and way more useful than another pair of hand-knit socks. Best of all, it’s surprisingly easy to make the components of one of my favorite cocktails, the Manhattan. Well, all of the components except for the rye whiskey. That one, I’ll leave to the experts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the long, unfamiliar ingredient list and expensive liquor store price tag may trick many intrepid cocktail drinkers into thinking that angostura bitters and sweet vermouth are difficult to make, these key cocktail components are actually little more than sweet, infused booze. To make them at home, one only needs to steep, strain, and sweeten. Brandied maraschino-style cherries are even easier.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74801\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/bitters-ingredients.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/bitters-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Angostura bitters are made by steeping a mixture of herbs and spices into high proof alcohol. Pictured here are, from the left and moving clockwise: Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla bean, bitter orange peel, gentian root, dried cherries, quassia bark, cardamom pods, wild cherry bark, cloves, juniper berries, black walnut leaf, and orris root. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74801\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angostura bitters are made by steeping a mixture of herbs and spices into high proof alcohol. Pictured here are, from the left and moving clockwise: Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla bean, bitter orange peel, gentian root, dried cherries, quassia bark, cardamom pods, wild cherry bark, cloves, juniper berries, black walnut leaf, and orris root. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In fact, the hardest step in the entire process is the first one: buying supplies. Both bitters and vermouth rely upon a couple of key bittering agents called gentian and quassia. Gentian is a root that comes from high altitude regions like the Alps and Himalayas and is one of the world’s strongest bitters. Quassia is sold as a bark, and has historically been used to cure fevers and stomach aches. In addition, other sweet, savory, and tannic herbs are included to balance and enhance the flavor. Wild cherry bark, orris root, juniper, black lavender, wormwood, chamomile, and sage all play a part. Some are easily procurable in the bulk section of health food stores or large grocery stores like Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, and Rainbow. Others require a special trip to an herb shop (online or in person). It’s actually quite fun to experiment with all of these unfamiliar herbs—almost like potion-making 101.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once everything is procured, it’s time to get organized. The bitters and cherries take 5–7 days to infuse; vermouth only takes 24 hours. I like to measure every herb out for each project before I start just to make sure I’ve got enough of everything.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I make my angostura bitters with a blend of fruity elements (vanilla, sour cherries, cherry bark, and turbinado sugar), spicy herbs (Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and juniper), and several different bitter components (quassia, gentian, bitter orange peel, orris root, and black walnut leaf). I put all of these spices into a large canning jar and cover them with high-proof whiskey like Wild Turkey 101. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74806\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/straining-bitters.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/straining-bitters.jpg\" alt=\"I find it easiest to strain bitters into a large measuring cup with a spout so I can easily pour the mixture into smaller bottles. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74806\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I find it easiest to strain bitters into a large measuring cup with a spout so I can easily pour the mixture into smaller bottles. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Once a day, I give the jar a gentle shake to make sure everything is getting equal contact with the booze. After 5 days, I strain out the mixture into a large measuring cup. (The spout will make it much easier to get the bitters into bottles.) Next, I make a concentrated simple syrup by heating 1 cup turbinado sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan until the sugar has dissolved. Once this is cooled, I add it to the bitters mixture a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is appropriately sweet. I like my bitters to be around 18% sugar by volume, so I add 6 tablespoons. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Give it a good stir, pour the bitters into small dropper bottles, and that’s it—homemade bitters! This recipe makes around 2 cups, so there’s plenty for gifting and personal use.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74807\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/vermouth-ingredients.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/vermouth-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"My sweet vermouth recipe includes (from far left, moving clockwise): turbinado sugar, orange peel, lemon peel, Ceylon cinnamon, raisins, wormwood, gentian root, juniper berries, coriander seeds, dried sage, cardamom pods, and chamomile. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74807\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">My sweet vermouth recipe includes (from far left, moving clockwise): turbinado sugar, orange peel, lemon peel, Ceylon cinnamon, raisins, wormwood, gentian root, juniper berries, coriander seeds, dried sage, cardamom pods, and chamomile. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Next: sweet vermouth. At its core, sweet vermouth is simply wine fortified with liquor and sugar. Additional aromatics are added to the wine for flavor. Like the angostura bitters, I’m using a blend of fruit, spice, and bitterness. To steep the wine, I combine a bottle of Pinot Grigio with all of the herbs and spices in a small saucepan. I bring the mixture just to a simmer, remove it from the heat, and let the pot sit overnight. The next day, I strain out the herbs, and then add turbinado sugar syrup, brandy, and ruby port to the wine. Again, super simple.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74802\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/cherries-in-jar.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/cherries-in-jar.jpg\" alt=\"These maraschino-style cherries are made with affordable Bing cherries, sugar, brandy, vanilla, and almond extract. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74802\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">These maraschino-style cherries are made with affordable Bing cherries, sugar, brandy, vanilla, and almond extract. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the final touch, I like to make faux “maraschino” brandied cherries. True maraschino cherries (not the saccharine, neon variety atop ice cream sundaes) are made by soaking small sour cherries in a liquor made from the same fruit. Both sour cherries and maraschino liquor are fairly hard to come by, so I’ve come up with a more accessible version: easy-to-find Bing cherries (fresh or frozen work fine) are steeped in a mixture of brandy, sugar, vanilla, and a dash of almond liquor. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning on giving these as a DIY Manhattan kit, be sure to include a small bottle of rye and a short drink recipe (2 parts whiskey, 1 part vermouth, a few drops of bitters, and a cherry) to complete the package. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_74803\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/diy-manhattan-kit-final.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/12/diy-manhattan-kit-final.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade angostura bitters, homemade sweet vermouth, and homemade maraschino-style cherries. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"600\" height=\"803\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74803\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade angostura bitters, homemade sweet vermouth, and homemade maraschino-style cherries. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Angostura Bitters\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes about 1 3/4 cups\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1\tvanilla bean\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tcup sour cherries\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3\ttablespoons quassia chips\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3\ttablespoons gentian root\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tCeylon cinnamon stick\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\tlarge pieces dried bitter orange peel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>5\twhole cardamom pods, lightly crushed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon cloves\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon wild cherry bark\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon orris root\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\tjuniper berries\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pinch of black walnut leaf\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\tcups high proof whiskey (like Wild Turkey 101)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tcup turbinado sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3/4\tcup water\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Equipment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1\t1-quart glass jar with tight-fitting lid\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tsmall saucepan\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3–4\tdropper bottles or recycled bitters bottles\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using the back of a paring knife. Place the seeds and the pod in a 1-quart glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add the gentian root, sour cherries, quassia chips, Ceylon cinnamon, bitter orange, cardamom pods, cloves, cherry bark, orris root, juniper berries, and black walnut leaf.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add 2 cups of whiskey to the jar and stir to combine. Cover the jar with the lid and store in a cool dark place for 5 days.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strain the whiskey mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large liquid measuring cup with a spout, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Combine turbinado sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add 6 tablespoons of turbinado syrup to the bitters mixture, and stir well to combine. Add more sugar to taste.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Carefully pour bitters into dropper bottles. If bitters become cloudy over time, shake the bottle gently to recombine. DIY bitters will keep for about 1 year.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Sweet Vermouth\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes about 3 cups\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1 \t(750 mL) bottle light white wine (like Pinot Grigio)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\ttablespoons raisins\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tCeylon cinnamon stick\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\t3-inch-long strip of orange peel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\t2-inch-long strip lemon peel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tteaspoon dried wormwood leaves\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tteaspoon dried gentian root\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon dried chamomile leaves\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon juniper berries\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon dried sage\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon cardamom pods, lightly crushed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon coriander seeds\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tcup turbinado sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\ttablespoons water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2\tcup brandy\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\ttablespoons ruby port\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Equipment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1\tsmall saucepan with lid\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\tglass swing-top bottles or recycled glass milk bottles\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Combine the wine with the raisins, Ceylon cinnamon, orange peel, lemon peel, wormwood leaves, gentian root, chamomile, juniper berries, sage, cardamom, and coriander in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then remove from the heat. Let cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate overnight.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The next day, strain the wine mixture through a fine mesh strainer set over a large liquid measuring cup or bowl with a spout. Wash saucepan.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Combine turbinado sugar and water in cleaned saucepan. Place over medium heat and let sugar melt, stirring frequently. Once all of the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in brandy and port.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add sugar and brandy mixture to strained wine, and stir to combine. Pour into swing top glass bottles. Store sweet vermouth in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Maraschino-Style Cherries\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes about 3 cups\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1/2\tvanilla bean\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3/4\tcup granulated sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tcup water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tcup brandy\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tteaspoon high quality bitter almond extract\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tpound fresh or frozen cherries, washed, stemmed, and pitted (if using frozen, defrost by running cherries under cool water before using)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Equipment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1\t1-quart glass jar with tight-fitting lid\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tsmall saucepan\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using the back of a paring knife. Place the seeds and the pod in a small saucepan with the granulated sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in brandy and almond extract.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Place cherries in a 1-quart glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pour sugar and brandy syrup over cherries. Cover and refrigerate until cherries have absorbed the syrup, about 5 days. The cherries will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: DIY Manhattan\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 1 cocktail\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>2\tounces rye whiskey\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tounce sweet vermouth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tmaraschino cherry\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Angostura bitters, to taste\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Equipment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Cocktail shaker\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tcoupe glasses\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Pour the whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a couple of dashes of bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until outside of shaker is very cold to touch.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Place a maraschino cherry in chilled coupe glasses. Strain the contents of the shaker over cherry and serve immediately.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72450\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/credit-noelle-chun-and-josh-urich-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/credit-noelle-chun-and-josh-urich-new.jpg\" alt=\"Danny Louie at Alembic. Photo: Noelle Chun & Josh Urich\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72450\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danny Louie at Alembic. Photo: Noelle Chun & Josh Urich\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Danny Louie is a creative and mellow force known for his work at \u003ca href=\"http://www.alembicbar.com/\">The Alembic\u003c/a> where he is the Bar Manager. Louie is a San Francisco native and lives in Dogpatch with his wife Lisa Louie, a makeup artist & wardrobe stylist. The couple have two cats: Mao & Django.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Danny says he was raised in an inspirational and innovative environment. His family immigrated from China -- his mother was a seamstress and his father was a bartender and chef. His initial career path focused on pursuing fashion and interior design but he became interested in the food and beverage industry once he started working at the Hotel Sofitel in Redwood Shores. As the head bartender he was able to delve into the craft and history of cocktail making. In 2008 Danny helped open two restaurant hot spots in San Francisco: Dosa & Prospect. He then found a home at The Alembic. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He also teamed up with Ethan Terry, Brandon Josie & Tim Zohn to form Cocktail Lab, a collaboration between bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts focused on bringing together interactive and innovative cocktail techniques and ideas. 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