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Have an open mind and an open palate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72451\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/casco-da-gama-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/casco-da-gama-new.jpg\" alt=\"Vasco da Gama Cocktail. Photo: Noelle Chun & Josh Urich\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72451\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vasco da Gama Cocktail. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72289\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/kids-pancakes1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/kids-pancakes1000.jpg\" alt=\"Children eating a gluten-free pancake breakfast. Photo: Dara Thompson\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72289\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children eating a gluten-free pancake breakfast. Photo: Dara Thompson\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>In a culture where we have been told for decades to “eat your Wheaties” raising children gluten-free requires a new paradigm.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wheat is one of our staple food crops and for many years whole wheat was synonymous with health food. These days, however, it is out of favor. A growing body of evidence suggests wheat and specifically gluten, the major protein of wheat, can be damaging to some people’s health. Conditions such as celiac disease, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23937528\">non-celiac gluten sensitivity\u003c/a> (NCGS) and wheat allergy are becoming increasingly common. These conditions affect adults and children alike, but for children the transition to a gluten-free diet can be especially challenging. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many children seem to live on pasta and bread. Parents may be afraid that without these favorite foods their kids will go hungry. Social gatherings and holidays are especially awkward and having to refuse or substitute food at birthday parties is a constant chore. Luckily resources are available and with increased public awareness, nourishing our children regardless of their dietary restrictions is getting easier. (\u003cem>See our list of resources for gluten-free kids below.\u003c/em>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72290\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 290px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Sergio-Headshot1000-photoAlselino-Feliciano-.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Sergio-Headshot1000-photoAlselino-Feliciano--290x193.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Sergio Azzolino. Photo: Alselino Feliciano\" width=\"290\" height=\"193\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-72290\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Sergio Azzolino. Photo: Alselino Feliciano\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>To find out more about the benefits of gluten-free diets for kids I spoke with my colleague \u003ca href=\"http://www.azzolino.com/staff.html#sergio\">Dr. Sergio Azzolino\u003c/a>, executive director of \u003ca href=\"http://www.brainbalancecenters.com/\">Brain Balance Achievement Centers of San Francisco\u003c/a>, a center dedicated to helping children with developmental and neurobehavioral disorders. Optimal nutrition is a cornerstone of the program and gluten-free diets are often used.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> (\u003cem>Note: the following interview has been edited for length and clarity\u003c/em>) \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What sort of changes do you see in children who go on a gluten-free diet?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Azzolino:\u003c/strong> I see very similar changes to what I see in adults. Most of the world is looking at the effects of gluten on the gastrointestinal system. But those of us who have been gluten free talk about our minds being clearer, having more energy and things of that nature. With children we see more clarity, better focus, and an overall reduction in negative behaviors. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do you think it is important for children to eat a gluten-free diet even if they don’t have celiac disease?\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Azzolino:\u003c/strong> I think there is some danger in everyone jumping on the gluten-free bandwagon without adequate testing. But I do think, especially in San Francisco with the lack of vitamin D and all of the immunological challenges and toxicity, that there is too much gluten in children’s diets. When we work with autistic children at Brain Balance its usually not gluten that is causing their autism. These children have neurophysiologic delays that affect the immune system and that in turn weakens the gut barrier. With a faulty gut barrier system they become intolerant to many foods, similar to an adult who becomes chemically sensitive. There are a lot of people with gluten sensitivity who do not have celiac, so I’m a big fan of \u003ca href=\"http://www.cyrexlabs.com/\">Cyrex labs\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>So you think the Cyrex labs testing helps in diagnosing gluten sensitivity that wouldn’t be picked up on a normal celiac panel?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Azzolino:\u003c/strong> Yes, I’ve seen hundreds of tests where people’s sensitivities have been missed because they weren’t reacting against the specific alpha gliadin-33 protein that is commonly screened in celiac profiles. Cyrex labs tests 24 different markers and when we run the panel we see that people who tested negative for celiac are negative for that specific marker, but they have positive antibodies for one of the other proteins in gluten. Another important test is the cross-reactive foods panel. This test looks for reactivity to foods with very similar proteins to those found in gluten, so they practice molecular mimicry. A lot of people think that they are practicing a gluten-free lifestyle but they are sensitive to one of these cross-reactive foods. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Is there any practical advice that you would give to parents who are trying to raise their kids without gluten?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Azzolino:\u003c/strong> Absolutely, it's something I have a lot of experience with. My kids have been gluten-free for the past 5 years. Many parents will feel overwhelmed; that it is impossible. I tell them to start by purging their kitchen and laying all of the foods with gluten out on the counter. Once you look at it you realize that most of it is food that you shouldn’t be eating anyway, at least it shouldn’t be the mainstay of your diet. Food should come from your fridge or your fruit basket. I’m not one who advocates going gluten-free and replacing all of the doughnuts in your house with gluten-free doughnuts. However, if you need to do that as a special treat there are plenty of options. I regularly shop at Costco, Real Foods, Safeway, \u003ca href=\"http://www.traderjoes.com/pdf/lists/list-no-gluten.pdf\">Trader Joes\u003c/a> and Whole Foods. I am able to find gluten-free cereals, pasta, bread; there are lots of healthy alternatives for my kids. Then it becomes very easy for the children because it really comes down to what they are used to. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I’m also a strong advocate of having the whole family tested if you find that one child is gluten intolerant. They all have similar genes and there is a strong chance the other family members are reactive even if they aren’t showing obvious symptoms. Because we know the long-term health implications of untreated gluten intolerance, there is such a benefit to treating it at an early age. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It is clear that the healthiest diet for children and adults is one that is based on whole unprocessed foods. But it is also important to balance optimal nutrition with the need to socialize and have fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>For those times when a gluten-free child needs his or her favorite comfort food, some resources are listed below:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>(\u003cem>Please note: Some of the products listed below are not manufactured in certified gluten-free facilities\u003c/em>).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Birthday cakes, cookies and cupcakes\u003c/h3>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>For prepared pastries try these local bakeries:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://flourchylde.com/\">Flour Chylde Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mariposabaking.com/\">Mariposa Baking Co.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://flourcraftbakery.com/\">Flour Craft Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.karascupcakes.com/\">Kara’s Cupcakes\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.migletsgf.com/\">Midglet’s gluten-free\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>or buy ready-made products and baking mixes from \u003ca href=\"http://pamelasproducts.com/\">Pamela’s gluten-free foods\u003c/a> at your local market.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch3>Pizza\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2010/12/06/the-best-bay-area-gluten-free-pizzas/\">Many pizzerias in the Bay Area\u003c/a> are now offering gluten-free crust as an option. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72289\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/kids-pancakes1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/kids-pancakes1000.jpg\" alt=\"Children eating a gluten-free pancake breakfast. Photo: Dara Thompson\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72289\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children eating a gluten-free pancake breakfast. Photo: Dara Thompson\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>In a culture where we have been told for decades to “eat your Wheaties” raising children gluten-free requires a new paradigm.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wheat is one of our staple food crops and for many years whole wheat was synonymous with health food. These days, however, it is out of favor. A growing body of evidence suggests wheat and specifically gluten, the major protein of wheat, can be damaging to some people’s health. Conditions such as celiac disease, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23937528\">non-celiac gluten sensitivity\u003c/a> (NCGS) and wheat allergy are becoming increasingly common. These conditions affect adults and children alike, but for children the transition to a gluten-free diet can be especially challenging. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many children seem to live on pasta and bread. Parents may be afraid that without these favorite foods their kids will go hungry. Social gatherings and holidays are especially awkward and having to refuse or substitute food at birthday parties is a constant chore. Luckily resources are available and with increased public awareness, nourishing our children regardless of their dietary restrictions is getting easier. (\u003cem>See our list of resources for gluten-free kids below.\u003c/em>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72290\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 290px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Sergio-Headshot1000-photoAlselino-Feliciano-.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Sergio-Headshot1000-photoAlselino-Feliciano--290x193.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Sergio Azzolino. Photo: Alselino Feliciano\" width=\"290\" height=\"193\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-72290\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Sergio Azzolino. Photo: Alselino Feliciano\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>To find out more about the benefits of gluten-free diets for kids I spoke with my colleague \u003ca href=\"http://www.azzolino.com/staff.html#sergio\">Dr. Sergio Azzolino\u003c/a>, executive director of \u003ca href=\"http://www.brainbalancecenters.com/\">Brain Balance Achievement Centers of San Francisco\u003c/a>, a center dedicated to helping children with developmental and neurobehavioral disorders. Optimal nutrition is a cornerstone of the program and gluten-free diets are often used.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> (\u003cem>Note: the following interview has been edited for length and clarity\u003c/em>) \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What sort of changes do you see in children who go on a gluten-free diet?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Azzolino:\u003c/strong> I see very similar changes to what I see in adults. Most of the world is looking at the effects of gluten on the gastrointestinal system. But those of us who have been gluten free talk about our minds being clearer, having more energy and things of that nature. With children we see more clarity, better focus, and an overall reduction in negative behaviors. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do you think it is important for children to eat a gluten-free diet even if they don’t have celiac disease?\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Azzolino:\u003c/strong> I think there is some danger in everyone jumping on the gluten-free bandwagon without adequate testing. But I do think, especially in San Francisco with the lack of vitamin D and all of the immunological challenges and toxicity, that there is too much gluten in children’s diets. When we work with autistic children at Brain Balance its usually not gluten that is causing their autism. These children have neurophysiologic delays that affect the immune system and that in turn weakens the gut barrier. With a faulty gut barrier system they become intolerant to many foods, similar to an adult who becomes chemically sensitive. There are a lot of people with gluten sensitivity who do not have celiac, so I’m a big fan of \u003ca href=\"http://www.cyrexlabs.com/\">Cyrex labs\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>So you think the Cyrex labs testing helps in diagnosing gluten sensitivity that wouldn’t be picked up on a normal celiac panel?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Azzolino:\u003c/strong> Yes, I’ve seen hundreds of tests where people’s sensitivities have been missed because they weren’t reacting against the specific alpha gliadin-33 protein that is commonly screened in celiac profiles. Cyrex labs tests 24 different markers and when we run the panel we see that people who tested negative for celiac are negative for that specific marker, but they have positive antibodies for one of the other proteins in gluten. Another important test is the cross-reactive foods panel. This test looks for reactivity to foods with very similar proteins to those found in gluten, so they practice molecular mimicry. A lot of people think that they are practicing a gluten-free lifestyle but they are sensitive to one of these cross-reactive foods. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Is there any practical advice that you would give to parents who are trying to raise their kids without gluten?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Azzolino:\u003c/strong> Absolutely, it's something I have a lot of experience with. My kids have been gluten-free for the past 5 years. Many parents will feel overwhelmed; that it is impossible. I tell them to start by purging their kitchen and laying all of the foods with gluten out on the counter. Once you look at it you realize that most of it is food that you shouldn’t be eating anyway, at least it shouldn’t be the mainstay of your diet. Food should come from your fridge or your fruit basket. I’m not one who advocates going gluten-free and replacing all of the doughnuts in your house with gluten-free doughnuts. However, if you need to do that as a special treat there are plenty of options. I regularly shop at Costco, Real Foods, Safeway, \u003ca href=\"http://www.traderjoes.com/pdf/lists/list-no-gluten.pdf\">Trader Joes\u003c/a> and Whole Foods. I am able to find gluten-free cereals, pasta, bread; there are lots of healthy alternatives for my kids. Then it becomes very easy for the children because it really comes down to what they are used to. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I’m also a strong advocate of having the whole family tested if you find that one child is gluten intolerant. They all have similar genes and there is a strong chance the other family members are reactive even if they aren’t showing obvious symptoms. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72493\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 350px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/turkey-belcampo600.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-72493\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/turkey-belcampo600.jpg\" alt=\"Belcampo turkeys on the farm in Shasta Valley. Photo: courtesy of Belcampo\" width=\"350\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belcampo turkeys on the farm in Shasta Valley.\u003cbr>Photo: courtesy of Belcampo\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Updated November 7, 2019. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now's the time to figure out what kind of turkey you want on your table. Options abound, as do prices. 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Supermarkets often price their mass-produced frozen turkeys very cheaply, even giving them away if you spend a certain amount on other items. By contrast, a locally and humanely raised bird that's been freely wandering the green pastures of Marin or Sonoma for five or six months and eating organic, certified non-GMO feed can cost between $75 and $150, possibly more, depending on size. However, there are a variety of options between free and top-of-the-line, so it's worth calling around to quality butcher shops in your area to see what they're offering.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Fresh vs Frozen\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Refrigerator real estate is one prime reason for buying a fresh, rather than frozen, bird. The safest, most reliable way to thaw out a frozen bird is in the refrigerator. Count on a thaw rate of four pounds a day, which getting a frozen bird oven-ready can take anywhere from two to four or even five days. 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Some of Frank’s heritage turkeys come from bloodlines dating back to the mid 1800’s.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.slowfoodrr.org\">Slow Food Russian River\u003c/a> will be partnering with \u003ca href=\"http://cesonoma.ucanr.edu/Youth_Development/\">Sonoma County 4-H\u003c/a> for this year's \u003ca href=\"http://www.slowfoodrr.org/projects/heritage-turkeys/order-your-thanksgiving-heritage-breed-turkeys-now/\">Heritage Turkey Project\u003c/a>. The turkeys raised by young 4-H farmers in Sonoma are a mix of Bronze, Narragansett, Midget Whites and Holland Whites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.marinsunfarms.com/\">Marin Sun Farms\u003c/a>, based in Inverness, will be selling turkeys raised on its farms in West Marin. They'll be offering both White Breasted and heritage turkeys, which are a mix of several breeds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All Marin Sun Farms turkeys are sold frozen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[youtube //www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk-V7hD5XQ0]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What size should you ask for?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>6-8 people, 10-12 lbs\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>8-10 people, 12-16 lbs\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>10-12 people, 14-16 lbs\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>12-14 people, 16-18 lbs\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>14-16 people, 20-22 lbs\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The bigger the bird, the higher the meat-to-bone ratio. You'll want at least 12 ounces of meat per person, which will come out to about 2 pounds of raw, bone-in bird for a small turkey, and about 1 1/2 pounds raw bone-in bird for a larger one. It also helps to be flexible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As Joshua and Jessica Applestone note in their book \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0307716627/kqedorg-20\">The Butchers' Guide to Well-Raised Meat\u003c/a>,\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\"You cannot tell by looking at a young bird how big it will be, and you cannot stop it from growing until you slaughter it...to sell fresh birds means slaughtering mere days before Thanksgiving, five at most, between a typical Saturday slaughter and a Wednesday pickup.\"\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>If you order a 12-pound bird, you might not have the means (or oven size) to take a 30-pound bird instead, but expect a window of say, 2 to 4 pounds between what you order and what you get. Being a lover of cold turkey sandwiches, I never mind extras, and you can always send home care packages with your guests. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72493\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 350px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/turkey-belcampo600.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-72493\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/turkey-belcampo600.jpg\" alt=\"Belcampo turkeys on the farm in Shasta Valley. Photo: courtesy of Belcampo\" width=\"350\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belcampo turkeys on the farm in Shasta Valley.\u003cbr>Photo: courtesy of Belcampo\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Updated November 7, 2019. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now's the time to figure out what kind of turkey you want on your table. Options abound, as do prices. So, how can you get the best of your bird?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Here a few questions to help you deconstruct your turkey-buying possibilities:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>What is your budget?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Are you looking for a fresh or frozen turkey?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How many people will you be feeding (and how many leftover-turkey sandwiches do you want to make)?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>What's important to you and your family: Organics? Avoiding GMOs? Humane practices? Helping preserve heritage breeds?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Do you, your family, or your guests have a strong preference for white over dark meat, or vice versa? How adventurous a cook (and eaters) are you working with?\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch3>Turkey Prices\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Prices for turkeys really vary, depending on where you're shopping, and more importantly, how the turkey was raised. Supermarkets often price their mass-produced frozen turkeys very cheaply, even giving them away if you spend a certain amount on other items. By contrast, a locally and humanely raised bird that's been freely wandering the green pastures of Marin or Sonoma for five or six months and eating organic, certified non-GMO feed can cost between $75 and $150, possibly more, depending on size. However, there are a variety of options between free and top-of-the-line, so it's worth calling around to quality butcher shops in your area to see what they're offering.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Fresh vs Frozen\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Refrigerator real estate is one prime reason for buying a fresh, rather than frozen, bird. The safest, most reliable way to thaw out a frozen bird is in the refrigerator. Count on a thaw rate of four pounds a day, which getting a frozen bird oven-ready can take anywhere from two to four or even five days. In other words, you'll need several days' worth of turkey-sized thawing space available in your fridge if you buy a frozen bird. A fresh bird is just that, probably dispatched less than a week before being purchased.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Local Brands and Butchers\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Both \u003ca href=\"http://www.diestelturkey.com\">Diestel Turkey\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.williebird.com\">Willie Bird\u003c/a> focus exclusively on turkey raising--Diestel in Sonora, in the Sierra Foothills near Yosemite, and Willie Bird in Santa Rosa, in Sonoma county. Both are longtime family-run operations, and their birds are available at many butcher shops and specialty markets around the Bay Area. Willie Bird sells both free-range and free-range organic birds, while Diestel offers several different types: classic \"original\" birds, organic birds, pasture-raised birds, and its heirloom collection of old-fashioned breeds, a mix of Bronze, Auburn, and Black. All of Diestel's birds except for the \"original\" birds are raised on certified non-GMO feed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72410\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Coping-Mechanism.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Coping-Mechanism.jpg\" alt=\"Coping Mechanism: It's that special Holiday time of the year, which can only mean one thing: like many Americans, I need a drink.\" width=\"560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72410\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's that special Holiday time of the year, which can only mean one thing: like many Americans, I need a drink.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I've seen Halloween candy on store shelves as early as August. Department stores piping Christmas music in September. If companies start merchandising Veteran's Day, I may begin to foam at the mouth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By Thanksgiving, I've just about had it, which is a pity since it happens to be one of my favorite holidays of the year. But now that it's riding tandem with Hanukkah, I very well may have to lock myself in the bathroom to have my quiet Holiday breakdown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And I've found the ideal cocktail to take in there with me-- it's a take on The Filibuster cocktail by Erik Adkins of Oakland's Flora restaurant, but altered just enough to help me cope while appearing festive enough to look as though my Holiday spirits are high.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Which they will be, thanks to the three ounces of booze per cocktail.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>The Coping Mechanism\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Short of a magic wand to transport you elsewhere, this cocktail has everything you need to help cope with holiday get-togethers: plenty of liquor to take the edge off; maple syrup, which acts as a mild anti-depressant; egg white, which provides enough protein to help you forgo a plate of dry turducken; and lemon juice, which is excellent for softening dry elbows. And that little hint of nutmeg screams \"Thanksgiving\" just loud enough so you don't have to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the most satisfying part of this cocktail is in the making of it. It must be shaken to achieve the eggnog-esque foam. And quite vigorously. It's a marvelous way to vent one's aggression, seasonal or otherwise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>3 ounces of bourbon. Use a decent one. Especially if someone else is paying for it.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 ounce dark amber maple syrup. I like using Canadian because they seem as baffled over what to do with Thanksgiving as I do.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The juice of half a lemon. Either Eureka or Meyer will do just fine.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The white of one egg freshly liberated from a moderately healthy chicken. Turkey eggs are to be avoided. As are turkeys in general.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Freshly grated nutmeg\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Plenty of ice\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Preparation:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Into a large cocktail shaker, drop the ice. Pour over bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, and egg white. Close lid firmly.\n\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\nWrap a clean kitchen towel around the shaker to protect your hands from the cold. The wearing of mittens for this exercise is not recommended. Begin to agitate the contents of your shaker.\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Step One:\u003c/em> Start the exercise as a pleasant dance routine-- a conga tempo works very nicely in this case.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Step Two:\u003c/em> Increase the vigor of your shake, imagining that what you hold in your hands is not a mixology vessel, but rather the neck of your least favorite person in the room.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Step Three:\u003c/em> Feel incredible remorse at your formerly violent thoughts towards said person, crumble to the floor in a fit of tears. Your body's own shaking will do the rest of the work for you.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cli>Remove the lid of your shaker, strain the frothy contents into a cocktail glass, garnish with a pinch of nutmeg, consume the drink in one to two large gulps, and tell everyone who's been staring at you for the past three minutes that you're just fine.\n\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Repeat as often as necessary.\u003c/li>\n\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>[soundcloud url=\"http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/114386000\" params=\"color=ff6600&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" iframe=\"true\" /]\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72220\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4330-600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4330-600.jpg\" alt=\"All in a day's work: Father Mesrop Ash of St. John’s Armenian Apostolic Church in San Francisco stacks his plate with kufta. The Armenian version is a lamb meatball stuffed within a lamb meatball. Photo: Gina Scialabba\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72220\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">All in a day's work: Father Mesrop Ash of St. John’s Armenian Apostolic Church in San Francisco stacks his plate with kufta. The Armenian version is a lamb meatball stuffed within a lamb meatball. Photo: Gina Scialabba\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you think of Armenians in California, it’s natural for Los Angeles to come to mind, with its \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_American\">huge population\u003c/a>, or Fresno, with its rich agricultural \u003ca href=\"http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/08/14/3441150/fresnos-armenian-americans-celebrate.html\">history\u003c/a>. Both areas also sport Armenian restaurants, bakeries and import shops that offer the cultural adventurer an easy point of entry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is an import shop in the \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/08/30/international-cuisine-5-favorite-bay-area-specialty-food-shops/\">Bay Area\u003c/a>: Royal Market in the Inner Richmond district of San Francisco. But if you want to experience Armenian food in its full, buttery splendor, fall is the time to cast your cholesterol monitors to the side and head on down to a food festival at a local Armenian church.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>September through November, \u003ca href=\"http://www.hayk.net/destinations/sf-bay-area-ca/churches/\">Bay Area Armenian churches\u003c/a> put out a terrific spread, the result of months of dedicated effort and capacious freezer space in homes across the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To give us an introduction to the cuisine, Elise Kazanjian of Fisherman’s Wharf recently invited KQED News into her home for a big meal. She's a member of \u003ca href=\"http://www.stjohnarmenianchurch.com/\">St. John’s Armenian Apostolic Church\u003c/a> in San Francisco, which is holding it's 71st festival October 19 and 20.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72223\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4201-600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4201-600.jpg\" alt=\"Elise Kazanjian manages a multi-course meal in her San Francisco kitchen. There's a recipe for the dish she's holding, rice with beet greens, at the bottom of this post. Photo: Gina Scialabba\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72223\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elise Kazanjian manages a multi-course meal in her San Francisco kitchen. There's a recipe for the dish she's holding, rice with beet greens, at the bottom of this post. Photo: Gina Scialabba\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Numerous pots bubbled on the stove, and the atmosphere was redolent with clarified butter. With a glass of sparkling wine in one hand and an oven mitt in the other, Kazanjian hovered, poked, prodded and asked for advice from the undisputed authority in her home that day, 95-year-old Amelia Surabian.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Amelia, darling, how many minutes more?” Kazanjian asked about the \u003cem>subareg\u003c/em>: crispy, fluffy cheese pastries made with \u003cem>phyllo dough\u003c/em>. Phyllo dough is, of course, a staple in of a number of Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisines. Just about everyone has tried it as part of the dessert known as \u003cem>baklava\u003c/em>: little, bite-sized pieces of stacked phyllo dough filled with chopped walnuts or pistachios and soaked in honey or syrup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[\u003cem>Note: Given that these dish names are transliterated from another language, and that many of these dishes are popular in several cuisines, my spellings may vary from the ones you use!\u003c/em>]\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72230\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4358-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4358-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Subareg: crispy, fluffy cheese pastries made with phyllo dough. Photo: Gina Scialabba\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72230\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Subareg: crispy, fluffy cheese pastries made with phyllo dough. Photo: Gina Scialabba\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can buy phyllo dough at supermarkets, typically from the freezer section. It's not like in the old days, when women made it from scratch; in part, to impress their husbands; in part, to impress the other women at church.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Surabian learned how to cook by observing women preparing food for festivals at St. John’s -- in spite of attempts to protect their techniques by covered their phyllo with dish towels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72235\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4168-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4168-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Nothing gets past 96 year-old Amelia Surabian. She's been cooking for fall food festivals for more years than most, and while she's the undisputed expert now, she struggled to learn the cuisine as a young woman. Not every cook wants to share her recipes! Photo: Gina Scialabba\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72235\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nothing gets past 96 year-old Amelia Surabian. She's been cooking for fall food festivals for more years than most, and while she's the undisputed expert now, she struggled to learn the cuisine as a young woman. Not every cook wants to share her recipes! Photo: Gina Scialabba\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Some of them were kind of quiet and secretive about their recipes,” Surabian says, “but I was a little devil.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She was also keen on learning how to feed her young family the traditional way after a childhood of desperate poverty. Surabian’s family fled their homeland at the turn of the last century. They moved to Massachusetts, and then to Fresno. Times were so hard then, she remembers some Armenian mothers made pants for their children out of flour sacks. Surabian herself started working at age 14 or 15, canning peaches for Del Monte in Oakland. She settled in San Francisco in 1938.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After peaking under numerous dish towels, Surabian eventually became an expert at making phyllo dough, as well as pie crusts, soups and meat fillings: all the labor-intensive staples so key to Armenian cuisine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are the \u003cem>manti\u003c/em>, tortellini or wonton-like dumplings, filled with minced lamb and served in chicken or tomato broth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is \u003cem>kufta\u003c/em> -- “A meatball inside of a meatball, which is great,” says Elise Kazajian in the kitchen. Some version of this basic concept is found \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/recipes/article/Meatballs-Mideast-origins-4853870.php#src=fb\">throughout the Mediterranean\u003c/a>, typically involving ground lamb or beef mixed together with onions, parsley, salt and spices.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"72249,72251,72248\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of my personal favorites is \u003cem>lahmajoon\u003c/em>, perhaps best described as an Armenian thin crust pizza, topped with minced meat (most commonly beef and lamb) and spices. I’ve eaten more than my fair share growing up in Los Angeles County, home to numerous bustling markets in Hollywood and downtown Glendale. The pickings are slimmer the further north you go. Many Bay Area Armenians hankering for the taste of tradition will travel all the way to Fresno to visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/ninas-bakery-fresno\">Nina’s Bakery\u003c/a>, famous for all sorts of things, but especially lahmajoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are vegetables on the table, mind you: beet salad, tomato and green bean salad, olives, and a rice pilaf with beet stalks. Kazanjian notes, “We use everything on the vegetable, sort of like the Chinese eat. You know, even the oink on the pig.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The food reflects a time when most Armenians were poor, and engaged in manual labor, like farming. It’s a diet rich in fat, carbs and sugar -- the biggest professional hazard faced by 32-year-old Father Mesrop Ash, who is regularly invited to meals like this one. I asked him how it is he’s not 300 pounds. He bursts into laughter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I often think they feel a little bit ashamed when they see me next to priests who are a lot heavier,” Father Ash admits. “They say ‘We’re not feeding this guy enough!’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72237\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4318-600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4318-600.jpg\" alt='Father Mesrop Ash gives grace before a bountiful table filled by Elise Kazanjian. \"In peace let us eat this meal, which has been given to us as a gift by God. And blessed is the Lord, and all of his gifts. Amen.\" Photo: Gina Scialabba' width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72237\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Father Mesrop Ash gives grace before a bountiful table filled by Elise Kazanjian. \"In peace let us eat this meal, which has been given to us as a gift by God. And blessed is the Lord, and all of his gifts. Amen.\" Photo: Gina Scialabba\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kazanjian calls the crowd to the table, and Father Ash offers a blessing to start the meal. For the benefit of English speakers, he explains, “The prayer that we say before we eat roughly translates to 'In peace let us eat this meal, which has been given to us as a gift by God. And blessed is the Lord, and all of his gifts. Amen.'”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like many Western Armenian-Americans, Father Ash is descended from those who fled the Turks in the early 1900s. Fresno is still predominantly Western Armenian, but the coastal populations in the Bay Area and Southern California are more of a mix. Father Ash’s wife Annie, for instance, hails from Beirut. Many Armenians fled instability in the Middle East in the 1970s. The next wave followed the fall of the Soviet Union; the one after that, the conflict in \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagorno-Karabakh#War_and_secession\">Nagorno-Karabakh\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Father Ash notes, “Over time, of course, as the world shaped itself in different ways, people made their way to California, which became the safe haven of Armenians from around the world.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Western and Eastern Armenians speak different dialects, use different names for the same dishes - and make those dishes differently. Pilafs, for instance, vary widely. Some use dried fruits, some nuts, some bulgur instead of rice. What they all share in common is the challenge of keeping their language alive in America. That’s where food is at least the start of the conversation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72240\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4232-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4232-1000.jpg\" alt=\"No Armenian table is complete without a selection of fruits and nuts candied in thick, sweet syrup. Walnuts: ungoiz. Apricots: dziran. Quince: sergevil. Photo: Gina Scialabba\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72240\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">No Armenian table is complete without a selection of fruits and nuts candied in thick, sweet syrup. Walnuts: ungoiz. Apricots: dziran. Quince: sergevil. Photo: Gina Scialabba\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\"\u003cem>Ungoiz\u003c/em> is the walnuts?\" Kazanjian asks Father Ash, pointing to a bowl of walnuts candied in thick, sweet syrup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Mmmhmmm,\" he nods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"And then, the quince is?\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"\u003cem>Sergevil\u003c/em>.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Sergehil?\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Serrrr-geh-vil.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kazanjian laughs. \"I’ve got to learn Armenian!\"\n\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>“You know, I didn’t speak Armenian growing up,” Father Ash says. “I knew this was \u003cem>lahmajoon\u003c/em>. I knew this was \u003cem>keshkeg\u003c/em>. (Chicken porridge with a lot of butter.) I knew this was \u003cem>harissa\u003c/em>. (Another name for keshkeg.) I knew that was \u003cem>kufta\u003c/em>. You’ve got that vocabulary if you’ve got nothing else!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72243\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4215-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4215-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Elise Kazanjian's Recipe for Beet Leaves with Rice (Jaguntegh Yev Purintz). Photo: Gina Scialabba\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72243\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elise Kazanjian's Recipe for Beet Leaves with Rice (Jaguntegh Yev Purintz). Photo: Gina Scialabba\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Elise Kazanjian's Recipe for Beet Leaves with Rice (Jaguntegh Yev Purintz)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Serves 4 as a side dish\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients\u003c/strong>:\n\u003cli>1 bunch beets with leaves and stems (Select smaller size beets as the leaves will be younger and more tender. And beets will be more succulent.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 medium white onion, chopped coarse\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4 cup olive oil\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 tsp salt\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2 cup long grain rice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 cup boiling water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fresh ground black pepper\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Cut beets leaving 1 inch stem on each. Put aside for roasting. See below.\n\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Discard bruised leaves, wash good leaves well. Layer leaves on top of each other, cut into thin strips.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Cut the stems into 1 inch pieces. Set stems aside.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Boil water.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Heat olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan. Add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring. Don’t brown or burn the onions.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add beet stems and layer over the onions. Add chopped leaves. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes over low heat.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add salt and rice, tenderly mixing ingredients. Add boiling water making sure the rice is covered by water, cover, and\u003cbr>\nsimmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Remove from stove, keep covered and let rest for a few minutes. Stir gently, sprinkle with pepper and serve.\n\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Optional:\u003c/em> Serve a dollop of madzoon (yoghurt) on dish with the beets.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Amelia, darling, how many minutes more?” Kazanjian asked about the \u003cem>subareg\u003c/em>: crispy, fluffy cheese pastries made with \u003cem>phyllo dough\u003c/em>. Phyllo dough is, of course, a staple in of a number of Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisines. Just about everyone has tried it as part of the dessert known as \u003cem>baklava\u003c/em>: little, bite-sized pieces of stacked phyllo dough filled with chopped walnuts or pistachios and soaked in honey or syrup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[\u003cem>Note: Given that these dish names are transliterated from another language, and that many of these dishes are popular in several cuisines, my spellings may vary from the ones you use!\u003c/em>]\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72230\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4358-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4358-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Subareg: crispy, fluffy cheese pastries made with phyllo dough. Photo: Gina Scialabba\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72230\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Subareg: crispy, fluffy cheese pastries made with phyllo dough. Photo: Gina Scialabba\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can buy phyllo dough at supermarkets, typically from the freezer section. It's not like in the old days, when women made it from scratch; in part, to impress their husbands; in part, to impress the other women at church.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Surabian learned how to cook by observing women preparing food for festivals at St. John’s -- in spite of attempts to protect their techniques by covered their phyllo with dish towels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72235\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4168-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4168-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Nothing gets past 96 year-old Amelia Surabian. She's been cooking for fall food festivals for more years than most, and while she's the undisputed expert now, she struggled to learn the cuisine as a young woman. Not every cook wants to share her recipes! Photo: Gina Scialabba\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72235\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nothing gets past 96 year-old Amelia Surabian. She's been cooking for fall food festivals for more years than most, and while she's the undisputed expert now, she struggled to learn the cuisine as a young woman. Not every cook wants to share her recipes! Photo: Gina Scialabba\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Some of them were kind of quiet and secretive about their recipes,” Surabian says, “but I was a little devil.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She was also keen on learning how to feed her young family the traditional way after a childhood of desperate poverty. Surabian’s family fled their homeland at the turn of the last century. They moved to Massachusetts, and then to Fresno. Times were so hard then, she remembers some Armenian mothers made pants for their children out of flour sacks. Surabian herself started working at age 14 or 15, canning peaches for Del Monte in Oakland. She settled in San Francisco in 1938.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After peaking under numerous dish towels, Surabian eventually became an expert at making phyllo dough, as well as pie crusts, soups and meat fillings: all the labor-intensive staples so key to Armenian cuisine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are the \u003cem>manti\u003c/em>, tortellini or wonton-like dumplings, filled with minced lamb and served in chicken or tomato broth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is \u003cem>kufta\u003c/em> -- “A meatball inside of a meatball, which is great,” says Elise Kazajian in the kitchen. Some version of this basic concept is found \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/recipes/article/Meatballs-Mideast-origins-4853870.php#src=fb\">throughout the Mediterranean\u003c/a>, typically involving ground lamb or beef mixed together with onions, parsley, salt and spices.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of my personal favorites is \u003cem>lahmajoon\u003c/em>, perhaps best described as an Armenian thin crust pizza, topped with minced meat (most commonly beef and lamb) and spices. I’ve eaten more than my fair share growing up in Los Angeles County, home to numerous bustling markets in Hollywood and downtown Glendale. The pickings are slimmer the further north you go. Many Bay Area Armenians hankering for the taste of tradition will travel all the way to Fresno to visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/ninas-bakery-fresno\">Nina’s Bakery\u003c/a>, famous for all sorts of things, but especially lahmajoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are vegetables on the table, mind you: beet salad, tomato and green bean salad, olives, and a rice pilaf with beet stalks. Kazanjian notes, “We use everything on the vegetable, sort of like the Chinese eat. You know, even the oink on the pig.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The food reflects a time when most Armenians were poor, and engaged in manual labor, like farming. It’s a diet rich in fat, carbs and sugar -- the biggest professional hazard faced by 32-year-old Father Mesrop Ash, who is regularly invited to meals like this one. I asked him how it is he’s not 300 pounds. He bursts into laughter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I often think they feel a little bit ashamed when they see me next to priests who are a lot heavier,” Father Ash admits. “They say ‘We’re not feeding this guy enough!’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72237\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4318-600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4318-600.jpg\" alt='Father Mesrop Ash gives grace before a bountiful table filled by Elise Kazanjian. \"In peace let us eat this meal, which has been given to us as a gift by God. And blessed is the Lord, and all of his gifts. Amen.\" Photo: Gina Scialabba' width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72237\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Father Mesrop Ash gives grace before a bountiful table filled by Elise Kazanjian. \"In peace let us eat this meal, which has been given to us as a gift by God. And blessed is the Lord, and all of his gifts. Amen.\" Photo: Gina Scialabba\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kazanjian calls the crowd to the table, and Father Ash offers a blessing to start the meal. For the benefit of English speakers, he explains, “The prayer that we say before we eat roughly translates to 'In peace let us eat this meal, which has been given to us as a gift by God. And blessed is the Lord, and all of his gifts. Amen.'”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like many Western Armenian-Americans, Father Ash is descended from those who fled the Turks in the early 1900s. Fresno is still predominantly Western Armenian, but the coastal populations in the Bay Area and Southern California are more of a mix. Father Ash’s wife Annie, for instance, hails from Beirut. Many Armenians fled instability in the Middle East in the 1970s. The next wave followed the fall of the Soviet Union; the one after that, the conflict in \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagorno-Karabakh#War_and_secession\">Nagorno-Karabakh\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Father Ash notes, “Over time, of course, as the world shaped itself in different ways, people made their way to California, which became the safe haven of Armenians from around the world.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Western and Eastern Armenians speak different dialects, use different names for the same dishes - and make those dishes differently. Pilafs, for instance, vary widely. Some use dried fruits, some nuts, some bulgur instead of rice. What they all share in common is the challenge of keeping their language alive in America. That’s where food is at least the start of the conversation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72240\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4232-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSCN4232-1000.jpg\" alt=\"No Armenian table is complete without a selection of fruits and nuts candied in thick, sweet syrup. Walnuts: ungoiz. Apricots: dziran. Quince: sergevil. Photo: Gina Scialabba\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72240\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">No Armenian table is complete without a selection of fruits and nuts candied in thick, sweet syrup. Walnuts: ungoiz. Apricots: dziran. Quince: sergevil. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72189\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/frank-new.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/frank-new.jpg\" alt=\"Frankenstein bento, with cheese ghost and persimmon pumpkin. Photo + Bento: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72189\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frankenstein bento, with cheese ghost and persimmon pumpkin. Photo + Bento: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’ve always loved the spooky aspects of Halloween -- its spiders and skeletons -- and reveled in the creative challenge of sewing costumes and constructing decorations. But I’ve never been crazy about the forced candy overdose. When my daughter Lila was little, I tried various ideas to part her from her ton of sugar. 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The teacher judges whether the lunch box is prepared according to obento rules (e.g., the food must be as handmade as possible, and it must be appetizing and aesthetically appealing to the child).\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>Bentos often highlight the season or a coming holiday. Although Halloween trick or treating is not practiced in Japan, the nation that is wild for \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosplay\">cosplay\u003c/a> loves to dress up and Halloween is sneaking into advertisements and decorations, thanks in part to \u003ca href=\"http://kotaku.com/5954768/why-halloween-became-a-thing-in-japan\">Disneyland and Universal Studio\u003c/a> parks in Japan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here's a video that tells a short history of bento boxes, a vital part of Japanese culture.\u003cbr>\n[youtube //www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qkSh5ylLDQ]\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/boo1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/boo1.jpg\" alt=\"Boo!: nori black cat, soba noodles, olives and pickle. 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Although she has a different job now, the former Manhattan attorney explained her motivation for making these edible works of art:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>“...while at the law firm, Gamene found the work environment to be chaotic and often stressful… by taking the time to prepare healthy, colorful, and artistic lunch boxes, she guaranteed herself at least one moment of harmony during her busy work day.”\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003ch3>Tools\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Really, you don’t need any special tools or equipment, just a sharp knife and a little patience. That said, there is a ton of stuff out there either made specifically for bentos or available at your local art, hardware or dollar store. \u003cem>Optional helpers:\u003c/em> cookie cutters, hard-boiled egg molds, rice molds, divided boxes, silicone containers, fancy toothpicks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72194\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/tools1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/tools1.jpg\" alt=\"Optional tools include an Exacto knife, cookie cutters, egg mold and containers. Photo + Bento: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"574\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72194\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Optional tools include an Exacto knife, cookie cutters, egg mold and containers. Photo + Bento: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Locally, a cheap place to buy bento-paraphernalia is the\u003ca href=\"http://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp/english/\"> $1.50 store, Daiso\u003c/a>. There's one in Berkeley, one in SF Japantown and others in the larger Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A little more classy assortment can be found at Berkeley's \u003ca href=\"http://www.tokyofish.net/gift_shop.php\">Tokyo Fish Market Gift Shop\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72193\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/mummy1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/mummy1.jpg\" alt=\"Mummy of cheese-wrapped raisin bread, turkey patty witch. Photo + Bento: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72193\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mummy of cheese-wrapped raisin bread, turkey patty witch. Photo + Bento: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If the Internet doesn’t provide enough inspiration, Amazon lists hundreds of books on the subject. Number one on their list is \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1568363931/ref=nosim/wwwmakikoitoc-20\">The Just Bento Cookbook\u003c/a> by Makiko Itoh, whose twin websites, \u003ca href=\"http://justbento.com/\">Just Bento\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://justhungry.com/\">Just Hungry\u003c/a>, I visit often. They have deservingly won wide acclaim. \u003ca href=\"http://justbento.com/handbook/bento-idea-week-start-page/great-bento-ideas-more-halloween-bentos\">Here is a Halloween related post by Makiko\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72191\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/graveyard1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/graveyard1.jpg\" alt=\"Graveyard with rice cracker tombstones set in hummus, jicama bones. Photo + Bento: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72191\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Graveyard with rice cracker tombstones set in hummus, jicama bones. Photo + Bento: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You don’t have to make special food items for bentos; left-overs often serve well, with a little decoration. The unwritten rule seems to be that each bento should contain a well-rounded meal with protein, carbs, fruit and veggies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>In making my Halloween bentos, I found the following tips to be useful:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Persimmons sliced through the middle make great pumkpins\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pre-sliced jicama is perfect for bones and picket fences\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Nori (dried seaweed) can be used for the bats, black cats, eyes and other accents (most easily cut with a very sharp pair of sewing scissors)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Olives, pickles, grapes, pimentos can make assorted facial features\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hummus works well as \"glue\"\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Even though I don't usually buy them, sliced cheese in pre-wrapped squares comes in handy\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A slice of red pepper studded with teeth (of cheese or slivered almonds) looks just like \"wax lips\"\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Happy Halloween Lunch making! 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That said, there is a ton of stuff out there either made specifically for bentos or available at your local art, hardware or dollar store. \u003cem>Optional helpers:\u003c/em> cookie cutters, hard-boiled egg molds, rice molds, divided boxes, silicone containers, fancy toothpicks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72194\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/tools1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/tools1.jpg\" alt=\"Optional tools include an Exacto knife, cookie cutters, egg mold and containers. Photo + Bento: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"574\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72194\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Optional tools include an Exacto knife, cookie cutters, egg mold and containers. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72054\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/food-waste640.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-72054\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/food-waste640.jpg\" alt=\"Food Shift has launched ads educating people about how much of the pie is being thrown away. Photo: Food Shift\" width=\"640\" height=\"403\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food Shift has launched ads educating people about how much of the pie is being thrown away. Photo: Food Shift\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The next time you decide to toss out that apple that you never got around to eating or the yogurt past its expiration date think about how much of your food goes into the garbage. Is it 40%?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That's how much food that's produced in the U.S. gets tossed out every year. According to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/food/files/wasted-food-IP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Resources Defense Council\u003c/a> that's $165 billion worth of uneaten and wasted food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It doesn't matter how sustainable, organic, local your food is if you're throwing away 40%,\" said Dana Frasz, executive director of \u003ca href=\"http://foodshift.net/\">Food Shift\u003c/a>. All that wasted food means a lot of wasted resources -- water, land, fuel -- producing the food and transporting it, just so it can be thrown out!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Considering nearly 15% of households in the U.S. are food insecure -- meaning they don't know where their next meal is coming from -- all that wasted food seems like it ought to go to all those hungry people. That's what Frasz thought when she started a volunteer food recovery program while still in college. The program worked like most food waste recovery programs -- volunteers drive around and collect unused food about to be thrown out from restaurants and cafeterias and deliver it to food banks. In the Bay Area, there are dozens of food recovery organizations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But, Frasz had another idea.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The food recovery space is deeply flawed,\" she said. \"We want to create a food recovery sector\" -- like recycling, which runs off its own revenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That's what Food Shift is hoping to do, but it's not quite there yet. Right now, the organization has a number of programs to recover unused food that otherwise would go in the trash. They operate a pilot program with two schools in East Oakland where extra cafeteria food -- unopened milks and uneaten apples, for example -- are collected and then given back out to families at the school who need the food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They also work with restaurants to have them offer smaller portions, so less food is thrown away off of plates. Once food is on someone's plate it's nearly impossible to re-use or donate. They've launched an education campaign too to \"try to shift the culture,\" said Frasz, and educate people and get them to \u003ca href=\"http://foodshift.net/\" target=\"_blank\">sign a pledge\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72055\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 693px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/foodwaste2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-72055\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/foodwaste2.jpg\" alt=\"Educating people about food waste is one of the most important steps in recovering the wasted food. Photo: Food Shift\" width=\"693\" height=\"633\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Educating people about food waste is one of the most important steps in recovering the wasted food. Photo: Food Shift\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The last piece of their puzzle is a program with \u003ca href=\"http://www.andronicos.com/\">Andronico's\u003c/a>. The grocery store pays them to pick up extra, unused food every day. The store, then, is able to pay less in disposal and dumping fees to get rid of the food. With that money, Food Shift hires people to drive trucks to pick up the food and deliver it to \u003ca href=\"http://www.svdpusa.org/\" target=\"_blank\">St. Vincent de Paul's\u003c/a>, which runs a number of poverty alleviation programs including free dining halls, and to other organizations that runs food banks and provide meals. As an added bonus, Food Shift hires people who have been clients at St. Vincent's, giving them money to buy their own food and closing the hunger circle. It's a win-win -- and it's a first step in creating a green economy around food recovery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Plenty of volunteer organizations around the Bay Area are also picking up excess food and delivering it to food shelters. Last year, \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodrunners.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Food Runners\u003c/a> in San Francisco picked up 10 tons of wasted food/week. This year, said \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2010/05/01/food-runners-urban-gardens-on-food-wine-this-week/\">Mary Risley\u003c/a>, the founder of Food Runners, they're picking up 15 tons/week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of the food comes from grocery stores like \u003ca href=\"http://www.traderjoes.com/\">Trader Joe's\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/\">Whole Foods\u003c/a>. Risley said that when Whole Foods opened in San Francisco twenty years ago, Food Runners bought a refrigerated truck to collect all the food. Otherwise, they rely on 200 volunteers who scurry around the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The second biggest donors are the new start-ups and tech companies, where food is catered or served everyday. Many of those places will donate the unused food to Food Runners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The organization, though, will pick up from anywhere: hotel buffets, hospital lunches, catered events. Last week, said Risley, they got hundreds of boxed lunches from the Oracle convention.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the Peninsula, there's Peninsula Food Runners, which collects about two tons of food/week. In the East Bay, a number of groups glean food that's left over in the fields -- fruit that isn't picked or tomatoes that fall on the ground after the harvester comes through -- and donate that to food shelters too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although all these organizations are hard at work, most of the wasted food still ends up in landfills. According to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.epa.gov/smm/foodrecovery/\" target=\"_blank\">EPA\u003c/a>, of the 36 million tons of food waste that was generated in 2011, 96% was thrown into landfills or incinerators.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>How does food get wasted?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Portion sizes have increased:\u003c/strong> The average pizza slice doubled in calories from 1982 to 2002 and the average dinner plate increased two inches in diameter, according to the NRDC.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Expiration dates:\u003c/strong> Without a national standard on expiration dates, there's often confusion about what they mean and, often, people throw out food without realizing it can still be good.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Overproduction:\u003c/strong> Many bakeries and restaurants produce more than they'll sell for fear of running out or because full shelves make people more likely to buy.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Attitudes:\u003c/strong> The U.S. has a different attitude than many countries about food: we tend to believe there's plenty. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The food recovery space is deeply flawed,\" she said. \"We want to create a food recovery sector\" -- like recycling, which runs off its own revenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That's what Food Shift is hoping to do, but it's not quite there yet. Right now, the organization has a number of programs to recover unused food that otherwise would go in the trash. They operate a pilot program with two schools in East Oakland where extra cafeteria food -- unopened milks and uneaten apples, for example -- are collected and then given back out to families at the school who need the food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They also work with restaurants to have them offer smaller portions, so less food is thrown away off of plates. Once food is on someone's plate it's nearly impossible to re-use or donate. They've launched an education campaign too to \"try to shift the culture,\" said Frasz, and educate people and get them to \u003ca href=\"http://foodshift.net/\" target=\"_blank\">sign a pledge\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72055\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 693px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/foodwaste2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-72055\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/foodwaste2.jpg\" alt=\"Educating people about food waste is one of the most important steps in recovering the wasted food. Photo: Food Shift\" width=\"693\" height=\"633\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Educating people about food waste is one of the most important steps in recovering the wasted food. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72003\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1105px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0057.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0057.jpg\" alt=\"California has the ideal conditions for wine grapes including sediment rich soil coupled with hot days and cool nights, making it the fourth largest wine producer in the world. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\" width=\"1105\" height=\"740\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72003\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">California has the ideal conditions for wine grapes including sediment rich soil coupled with hot days and cool nights, making it the fourth largest wine producer in the world. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> Winemakers can thank Lucille Ball for glamorizing the crush during her iconic \u003ca href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yIn2PeoZjA\">grape-stomping escapade\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_Lucy\">I Love Lucy\u003c/a>. And while manually pressing grapes has fallen out of fashion in the tech age, there are a myriad of tricks of the trade I discovered last month during a trip to \u003ca href=\"http://napavalley.com/\">Napa\u003c/a>. As John Hendrick, a home winemaker in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ci.st-helena.ca.us/\">St. Helena\u003c/a>, knelt between rows of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, he taught me a few things about \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viticulture\">viticulture\u003c/a>. Hendrick invites volunteers to pick grapes on his one-third of an acre lot, as do a handful of vineyards. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With more than 3,500 wineries in California harvesting \u003ca href=\"http://www.wineinstitute.org/files/CA%20Wine%20Stat%20Profile%202012.pdf\">4 million tons of grapes annually\u003c/a>, there is ample opportunity to participate. Here are a few insights, and a list of places where you can experience the harvest yourself.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>1. The time of day you pick is just as important as the time of year\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>You may know that August, September and October are the best months to harvest but did you know the time of day is just as important? In the dead of night, tractor-mounted lights flick on and field hands load baskets full of grapes in a practice that is increasingly common in California and throughout the world. \u003ca href=\"http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/story/2011-11-01/winery-night-grape-harvest/51067222/1\">Harvesting at night\u003c/a> saves money (no need to cool grapes before crushing), is easier on the workers and ensures a stable sugar level in the grapes, something that fluctuates when the temperature rises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72002\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0052.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0052.jpg\" alt=\"Merlot and Cabernet Franc were more than ready to pick on Hendrick’s family vineyard—some of the clusters had already been decimated by the birds. Photo: Lisa Regalla\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72002\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Merlot and Cabernet Franc were more than ready to pick on Hendrick’s family vineyard—some of the clusters had already been decimated by the birds. Photo: Lisa Regalla\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>2. To manipulate sugars and acid, grapes are picked early or left on the vine\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Collecting grapes takes several months because the optimum ripeness varies from varietal to varietal. In California, white grapes like Sauvignon Blanc are picked first because winemakers look for lower sugar to acid ratios to give those wines a crisp, almost tart taste. Red grapes are picked later and grapes for dessert wine, like “late harvest” Riesling, are left on the vine even longer so the fruit continues to ripen, i.e. produces more sugar, resulting in a sweeter wine. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>3. Moldy grapes make some of the best wine\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>To produce sweet wine, vintners rely on a fungus called \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botrytis_cinerea\">\u003cem>Botrytis cinerea\u003c/em>\u003c/a> or noble rot, which shrivels and decays the grapes creating two desirable traits: more sugar and a distinctive taste. Noble rot dries out the grapes making the sugar to water content higher which leads to a sweeter wine. The fungus also has an aromatic compound called \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylacetaldehyde\">\u003cem>phenylacetaldehyde\u003c/em>\u003c/a> that gives wine a “honey” or “beeswax” flavor. Wineries like \u003ca href=\"http://www.beringer.com/\">Beringer\u003c/a> can now create botrytis-affected wine entirely in the laboratory by adding spores to trays full of grapes in temperature controlled rooms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72004\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1105px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0065.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0065.jpg\" alt=\"Wild yeast covers Merlot grapes giving them a frosty look. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\" width=\"1105\" height=\"740\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72004\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wild yeast covers Merlot grapes giving them a frosty look. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>4. Grapes are sometimes fermented with wild yeast from the field\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>While yeast is the essential component that converts grape juice into wine, not all yeast is added in the barrel. Most people are familiar with cultured yeast which is intentionally added, but wild yeast can play a role too. This naturally occurring yeast, often called bloom or blush, coats the grapes in the field and starts the fermentation process almost immediately after the fruit is crushed. It’s widely used among home winemakers but less common in wineries since full fermentation is rare unless cultured yeast is also added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72010\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1105px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0149.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0149.jpg\" alt=\"Dumping Cabernet Franc grapes into the de-stemmer/crusher before the juice gets ready for fermentation. Photo: Lisa Regalla\" width=\"1105\" height=\"740\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72010\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dumping Cabernet Franc grapes into the de-stemmer/crusher before the juice gets ready for fermentation. Photo: Lisa Regalla\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>5. High-tech optical sorters separate grapes with surprising accuracy\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>And that’s a good thing. Hand-sorting through a million tons of grapes to check for mold and other imperfections is laborious and time consuming, so wineries have employed \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_sorting\">optical sorters\u003c/a> that discard exactly what the winemaker deems undesirable. After grapes are de-stemmed and placed on a conveyer belt, the machines use ejection jets to discard unwanted berries. The devices take digital photos and know exactly which grapes to discard based on information the winemaker has entered about the color, size and shape of the grape. Using targeted air blasts, the sorter sends selected grapes into one bin and unsuitable grapes and debris into another. Wineries like \u003ca href=\"http://www.silveradovineyards.com/\">Silverado Vineyards\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://clospegase.com/\">Clos Pegase\u003c/a> have adopted the technology, which more than doubles the rate of production.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72006\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1105px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0105.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0105.jpg\" alt=\"A corkscrew-looking blade in the de-stemmer/crusher separates the stems from the grapes which fall into a bucket below. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\" width=\"1105\" height=\"740\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72006\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A corkscrew-looking blade in the de-stemmer/crusher separates the stems from the grapes which fall into a bucket below. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>6. The romanticized grape stomp is a thing of the past\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Lucy would be disappointed at her prospects today, as most human grape-stompers have been replaced by de-stemmers/crushers. Hendrick uses an enamel de-stemmer/crusher from a fellow winemaker with an oversized “corkscrew” to shoot out the stems and let the crushed grapes fall into a bucket below. \u003cem>Sidenote:\u003c/em> if you leave the stems on during fermentation you get Grappa, a distilled wine made from crushed grapes, seeds, skins and stems that is popular in Italy and Spain. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>7. The sugar content in wine is evident before it’s barreled\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brix\">\u003cem>Brix\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a measurement of the amount of sugar in grape juice, is calculated after de-stemming using a \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refractometer\">refractometer\u003c/a>. One brix equals one gram of sugar per 100 grams of liquid, which shows up in the refractometer as a shadow inside the instrument. Winemakers dip the device into the juice hoping for a reading between 24 to 27, which predicts an alcohol content between 12-15%.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>8. It’s not the grapes that determine the color, it’s the skin\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Red wine obviously comes from red grapes but can white wine also come from red grapes? The answer—sort of. To get the red color, winemakers leave the skins on red grapes during fermentation. To get white wine from red grapes, vintners remove the skins from red grapes before processing. Technically, the resulting wine is a \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ros%C3%A9\">rosé\u003c/a> but is often marketed, like \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/25/dining/a-rose-by-another-name-white-merlot.html\">White Merlot\u003c/a>, as white wine. \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Zinfandel\">White Zinfandel\u003c/a> has also gained traction but is something different altogether. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>9. Fermentation happens in a fortnight\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Once the juice is sealed in oak barrels or housed in stainless steel tanks, the yeast gets straight to work. Fermentation only takes two weeks but wine is left to age. During the aging process wine takes on distinct characteristics of the container and develops a unique flavor profile. Whether it’s aged for two years or ten, no bottle of wine is the same, which is what wine enthusiasts love about the surprise poured into each glass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72007\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0129.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0129.jpg\" alt=\"Buckets of Cabernet Franc waiting to be pressed. Though we picked at noon, professional vintners often pick at night to avoid high temperatures. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72007\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buckets of Cabernet Franc waiting to be pressed. Though we picked at noon, professional vintners often pick at night to avoid high temperatures. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>JOIN THE HARVEST\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Here are a few wineries that welcome volunteers:\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>NAPA\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nFrom Labor Day to Halloween, visitors can stop by \u003ca href=\"http://www.grgich.com/\">Grigh Hills Estate\u003c/a> and stomp grapes, then imprint their grape juice-stained feet on a white t-shirt after they step out of the barrel. Following the crush, guests can relax indoors and taste three of the Estate’s wines.\u003cbr>\nFor \u003ca href=\"http://calendar.napavalley.com/index.php?eID=31086\">more information\u003c/a>, call 707-963-2784, daily through Halloween, 10am to 4pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At \u003ca href=\"http://www.bourassavineyards.com\">Bourassa Vineyard’s\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://www.bourassavineyards.com/product/Tickets---Harvest-Party-Celebration-2012?pageID=58c68d15-b8d1-eaf8-0131-18a25d9088b9&sortBy=DisplayOrder&maxRows=10&\">Harvest Celebration\u003c/a> you can stomp grapes and taste wine right out of the barrel before enjoying live music as the winery serves up roast pig and a wine pairing.\u003cbr>\n$80 per person. October 19, 2pm to 6pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>SONOMA\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.quivirawine.com/\">Quivira Vineyards\u003c/a> is an organic and biodynamic winery that hosts an annual \u003ca href=\"http://www.quivirawine.com/index.php?option=com_submenus&id=3&show=15#figfestival\">Figs & Pigs Festival\u003c/a> where guests can enjoy a figs and bacon themed buffet after participating in a grape stomping competition. \u003ca href=\"http://store.quivirawine.com/SHOP.AMS?LEVEL=BOT&PART=TK-300\">RSVP required\u003c/a>, $50 per person. October 19, Noon to 4pm.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72003\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1105px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0057.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0057.jpg\" alt=\"California has the ideal conditions for wine grapes including sediment rich soil coupled with hot days and cool nights, making it the fourth largest wine producer in the world. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\" width=\"1105\" height=\"740\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72003\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">California has the ideal conditions for wine grapes including sediment rich soil coupled with hot days and cool nights, making it the fourth largest wine producer in the world. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> Winemakers can thank Lucille Ball for glamorizing the crush during her iconic \u003ca href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yIn2PeoZjA\">grape-stomping escapade\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_Lucy\">I Love Lucy\u003c/a>. And while manually pressing grapes has fallen out of fashion in the tech age, there are a myriad of tricks of the trade I discovered last month during a trip to \u003ca href=\"http://napavalley.com/\">Napa\u003c/a>. As John Hendrick, a home winemaker in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ci.st-helena.ca.us/\">St. Helena\u003c/a>, knelt between rows of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, he taught me a few things about \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viticulture\">viticulture\u003c/a>. Hendrick invites volunteers to pick grapes on his one-third of an acre lot, as do a handful of vineyards. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With more than 3,500 wineries in California harvesting \u003ca href=\"http://www.wineinstitute.org/files/CA%20Wine%20Stat%20Profile%202012.pdf\">4 million tons of grapes annually\u003c/a>, there is ample opportunity to participate. Here are a few insights, and a list of places where you can experience the harvest yourself.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>1. The time of day you pick is just as important as the time of year\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>You may know that August, September and October are the best months to harvest but did you know the time of day is just as important? In the dead of night, tractor-mounted lights flick on and field hands load baskets full of grapes in a practice that is increasingly common in California and throughout the world. \u003ca href=\"http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/story/2011-11-01/winery-night-grape-harvest/51067222/1\">Harvesting at night\u003c/a> saves money (no need to cool grapes before crushing), is easier on the workers and ensures a stable sugar level in the grapes, something that fluctuates when the temperature rises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72002\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0052.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0052.jpg\" alt=\"Merlot and Cabernet Franc were more than ready to pick on Hendrick’s family vineyard—some of the clusters had already been decimated by the birds. Photo: Lisa Regalla\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72002\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Merlot and Cabernet Franc were more than ready to pick on Hendrick’s family vineyard—some of the clusters had already been decimated by the birds. Photo: Lisa Regalla\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>2. To manipulate sugars and acid, grapes are picked early or left on the vine\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Collecting grapes takes several months because the optimum ripeness varies from varietal to varietal. In California, white grapes like Sauvignon Blanc are picked first because winemakers look for lower sugar to acid ratios to give those wines a crisp, almost tart taste. Red grapes are picked later and grapes for dessert wine, like “late harvest” Riesling, are left on the vine even longer so the fruit continues to ripen, i.e. produces more sugar, resulting in a sweeter wine. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>3. Moldy grapes make some of the best wine\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>To produce sweet wine, vintners rely on a fungus called \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botrytis_cinerea\">\u003cem>Botrytis cinerea\u003c/em>\u003c/a> or noble rot, which shrivels and decays the grapes creating two desirable traits: more sugar and a distinctive taste. Noble rot dries out the grapes making the sugar to water content higher which leads to a sweeter wine. The fungus also has an aromatic compound called \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylacetaldehyde\">\u003cem>phenylacetaldehyde\u003c/em>\u003c/a> that gives wine a “honey” or “beeswax” flavor. Wineries like \u003ca href=\"http://www.beringer.com/\">Beringer\u003c/a> can now create botrytis-affected wine entirely in the laboratory by adding spores to trays full of grapes in temperature controlled rooms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72004\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1105px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0065.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0065.jpg\" alt=\"Wild yeast covers Merlot grapes giving them a frosty look. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\" width=\"1105\" height=\"740\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72004\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wild yeast covers Merlot grapes giving them a frosty look. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>4. Grapes are sometimes fermented with wild yeast from the field\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>While yeast is the essential component that converts grape juice into wine, not all yeast is added in the barrel. Most people are familiar with cultured yeast which is intentionally added, but wild yeast can play a role too. This naturally occurring yeast, often called bloom or blush, coats the grapes in the field and starts the fermentation process almost immediately after the fruit is crushed. It’s widely used among home winemakers but less common in wineries since full fermentation is rare unless cultured yeast is also added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72010\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1105px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0149.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0149.jpg\" alt=\"Dumping Cabernet Franc grapes into the de-stemmer/crusher before the juice gets ready for fermentation. Photo: Lisa Regalla\" width=\"1105\" height=\"740\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72010\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dumping Cabernet Franc grapes into the de-stemmer/crusher before the juice gets ready for fermentation. Photo: Lisa Regalla\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>5. High-tech optical sorters separate grapes with surprising accuracy\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>And that’s a good thing. Hand-sorting through a million tons of grapes to check for mold and other imperfections is laborious and time consuming, so wineries have employed \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_sorting\">optical sorters\u003c/a> that discard exactly what the winemaker deems undesirable. After grapes are de-stemmed and placed on a conveyer belt, the machines use ejection jets to discard unwanted berries. The devices take digital photos and know exactly which grapes to discard based on information the winemaker has entered about the color, size and shape of the grape. Using targeted air blasts, the sorter sends selected grapes into one bin and unsuitable grapes and debris into another. Wineries like \u003ca href=\"http://www.silveradovineyards.com/\">Silverado Vineyards\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://clospegase.com/\">Clos Pegase\u003c/a> have adopted the technology, which more than doubles the rate of production.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72006\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1105px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0105.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0105.jpg\" alt=\"A corkscrew-looking blade in the de-stemmer/crusher separates the stems from the grapes which fall into a bucket below. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\" width=\"1105\" height=\"740\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72006\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A corkscrew-looking blade in the de-stemmer/crusher separates the stems from the grapes which fall into a bucket below. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>6. The romanticized grape stomp is a thing of the past\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Lucy would be disappointed at her prospects today, as most human grape-stompers have been replaced by de-stemmers/crushers. Hendrick uses an enamel de-stemmer/crusher from a fellow winemaker with an oversized “corkscrew” to shoot out the stems and let the crushed grapes fall into a bucket below. \u003cem>Sidenote:\u003c/em> if you leave the stems on during fermentation you get Grappa, a distilled wine made from crushed grapes, seeds, skins and stems that is popular in Italy and Spain. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>7. The sugar content in wine is evident before it’s barreled\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brix\">\u003cem>Brix\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a measurement of the amount of sugar in grape juice, is calculated after de-stemming using a \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refractometer\">refractometer\u003c/a>. One brix equals one gram of sugar per 100 grams of liquid, which shows up in the refractometer as a shadow inside the instrument. Winemakers dip the device into the juice hoping for a reading between 24 to 27, which predicts an alcohol content between 12-15%.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>8. It’s not the grapes that determine the color, it’s the skin\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Red wine obviously comes from red grapes but can white wine also come from red grapes? The answer—sort of. To get the red color, winemakers leave the skins on red grapes during fermentation. To get white wine from red grapes, vintners remove the skins from red grapes before processing. Technically, the resulting wine is a \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ros%C3%A9\">rosé\u003c/a> but is often marketed, like \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/25/dining/a-rose-by-another-name-white-merlot.html\">White Merlot\u003c/a>, as white wine. \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Zinfandel\">White Zinfandel\u003c/a> has also gained traction but is something different altogether. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>9. Fermentation happens in a fortnight\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Once the juice is sealed in oak barrels or housed in stainless steel tanks, the yeast gets straight to work. Fermentation only takes two weeks but wine is left to age. During the aging process wine takes on distinct characteristics of the container and develops a unique flavor profile. Whether it’s aged for two years or ten, no bottle of wine is the same, which is what wine enthusiasts love about the surprise poured into each glass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72007\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0129.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/DSC_0129.jpg\" alt=\"Buckets of Cabernet Franc waiting to be pressed. Though we picked at noon, professional vintners often pick at night to avoid high temperatures. Photo: Lindsey Hoshaw\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72007\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buckets of Cabernet Franc waiting to be pressed. Though we picked at noon, professional vintners often pick at night to avoid high temperatures. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71825\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/final-jelly-in-jar.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/final-jelly-in-jar.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade grape jelly captures some of the best of the early fall harvest. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71825\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade grape jelly captures some of the best of the early fall harvest. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Given their grocery store ubiquity, it is easy to forget that grapes are best enjoyed seasonably. The best fall grapes are truly ephemeral, appearing on shelves as soon as the air begins to chill, and departing far too soon afterward. In California, much of the attention goes to those destined for wine barrels: cabernet, chardonnay, merlot, and pinot. But fresh table grapes, those with hearty skins and copious seeds, deserve just as much attention.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gobbling down pounds of the fresh fruit are a great way to embrace their fleeting season, especially when paired with a nutty blue cheese or a few slices of smoky speck, but I wanted to harness their sweet-tart juice for the winter to come. I thought of conserves and jams, but couldn’t stop imagining a perfectly giggly and brilliantly purple jar of jelly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s the catch: I am not, and have never been, a huge grape jelly fan. Something about the combination of cooked Welch’s and corn syrup has never been an appealing condiment for crackers or almond butter sandwiches. Yet I’d never tried a homemade version. Besides, DIY recipes are always the most fun when they transform an unlikeable grocery store item into a winning pantry staple.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jelly-making isn’t terribly difficult, but there are quite a few steps to get it right. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>First, you’ll want to sterilize your jars to get ready for canning. I use my biggest stockpot with a small canning rack set in the bottom. It’ll fit 5 half-pint jars—perfect for this recipe. You can get the jars boiling while you prep the fruit; they’ll need a full 10 minutes to sterilize, and then you can leave them in the pot covered over low heat until you’re ready to add the jelly. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71831\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Green-grapes-are-good.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Green-grapes-are-good.jpg\" alt=\"Under-ripe fruit contributes extra pectin to the jelly. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71831\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Under-ripe fruit contributes extra pectin to the jelly. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I used fat, juicy Concords for my jelly, but any flavorful grape with seeds will work. I like to weigh out the grapes inside my colander so they can go straight into the sink for a wash after weighing. Be sure to pick through the grapes to remove any stems, leaves, and moldy or dried grapes. If you see any unripe green grapes in the bunch, keep them. Underripe fruit has more pectin than ripe fruit, so it’s good to have a mix. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71829\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Granny-smith.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Granny-smith.jpg\" alt=\"A chopped whole Granny Smith, core and all, adds sour notes in addition to valuable added pectin. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71829\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A chopped whole Granny Smith, core and all, adds sour notes in addition to valuable added pectin. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I also like to add a whole Granny Smith apple, cut into big pieces (core included) into the pot with the grapes. Granny Smiths are naturally high in pectin—they’re actually used in many DIY pectin recipes—and I like the contrasting sourness they contribute to the otherwise sweet jelly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you’ve got the fruit prepped, place it in a large pot, and give it a few good mashes with a potato masher to get things going. Bring the fruit and juice to a boil, and then cook the fruit until the apples are softened. Periodically smash grapes while the fruit is cooking to make sure they release all of their juice. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71824\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/draining-fruit.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/draining-fruit.jpg\" alt=\"I like to use a cheesecloth-lined colander to drain the cooked fruit—it’s cheaper and more readily available than a jelly bag, and it is just as re-usable. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"747\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71824\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I like to use a cheesecloth-lined colander to drain the cooked fruit—it’s cheaper and more readily available than a jelly bag, and it is just as re-usable. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hard-core jelly fanatics often say that the only way to drain jelly is to let it slowly drip through a jelly bag overnight. A second straining the next morning is not unheard of. I am not that much of a fanatic. Instead, I drain the juice through a cheesecloth-lined colander. I try not to press on the grapes too much since it will make the final jelly cloudier, but a little nudge or two doesn’t hurt anything. After about 20 minutes, the draining will slow down, and you can discard the pulp. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To determine the amount of sugar you’ll need to set the jelly, you’ll need to measure out the juice. I like to use equal parts sugar and juice, by volume. This means if you have 4 1/2 cups juice, you’ll need to add 4 1/2 cups sugar. Add the measured juice and sugar back to the pot (which you’ve cleaned in the meantime, right?). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71822\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/black-pepper-and-fennel.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/black-pepper-and-fennel.jpg\" alt=\"It’s easy to flavor jellies with herbs and spices. Tie them up an a little packet of cheesecloth and throw add it to the pot with the juice and sugar. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71822\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It’s easy to flavor jellies with herbs and spices. Tie them up an a little packet of cheesecloth and throw add it to the pot with the juice and sugar. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you want to flavor your jelly in any way, now is the time. Tie up any spices or herbs in a small packet using cheesecloth and a bit of butcher’s twine. Here I’ve got a tablespoon each of fennel and black peppercorns. Leave enough string to tie the packet to your pot handle so you can fetch it out easily. Place the packet in the juice and sugar mixture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71823\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/canning-set-up.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/canning-set-up.jpg\" alt=\"I don’t have a counter next to my stove, so I place a towel-lined baking sheet next to my boiling jelly as a landing pad for the mason jars (sterilizing in the stockpot in the back). The jelly should be cooking at a rolling boil, pictured bottom right. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71823\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I don’t have a counter next to my stove, so I place a towel-lined baking sheet next to my boiling jelly as a landing pad for the mason jars (sterilizing in the stockpot in the back). The jelly should be cooking at a rolling boil, pictured bottom right. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Bring the juice and sugar mixture to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once the mixture reaches a vigorous boil, toss in a little butter. In what seems like an act of magic, the butterfat will help reduce foaming as the jelly boils. It won’t prevent boiling over, so be sure to stir regularly as the jelly cooks. If you’re using a seasoning packet, taste occasionally as you’re cooking the jelly to gauge the flavor. Once you can taste your seasonings, remove the seasoning packet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/222-degrees.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/222-degrees.jpg\" alt=\"I like to cook jelly until I can get a reading 222 degrees; this helps guarantee that the rest of the pot is at least at 220 degrees, which is the set point for sugar. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71821\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I like to cook jelly until I can get a reading 222 degrees; this helps guarantee that the rest of the pot is at least at 220 degrees, which is the set point for sugar. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I tried making the jelly with and without pectin, but found that the jelly made with pectin needed far too much sugar to set properly. I wanted to taste grapes, not sugar. To set the jelly without pectin, you need to cook the jelly until it reaches a temperature of 220 degrees throughout. But don’t just look for a single 220-degree reading. There are often pockets of higher temperature sugar in the pot, so be sure to give the jelly mixture a few good stirs and check the temperature several times. As extra insurance, I’ll often cook the jelly until I get a reading of 222; that way, I know that the rest of the jelly is at least 220 degrees. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71828\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/funneling-jelly.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/funneling-jelly.jpg\" alt=\"I use a standard size canning funnel to help fill the jars. This jar needs just a little more jelly to fill it within 1/4-inch headspace. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71828\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I use a standard size canning funnel to help fill the jars. This jar needs just a little more jelly to fill it within 1/4-inch headspace. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Carefully remove the jars from the canning pot. Use a ladle and canning funnel to fill the jars with the jelly mixture, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace between the top of the jelly and the top of the jar. Wipe any jelly drips from the rims of the jars with a wet towel dipped in hot water. Top the jars with the flat lid and screw on the rings just until it is closed (“finger-tip” tight). You don’t want to close the jars too tightly because you want oxygen to bubble out while the jars are boiling. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Return the filled jars to the canning and the water back to a rolling boil. Once the water reaches a boil, set a timer for 5 minutes. Many older canning books call for at least 10 minutes of boiling because it was believed that anything canned using a water bath need at least that long to reach 210 degrees in the center of the jar. But since the jelly is not dense and the jars are small, they only need 5 minutes to reach the proper temperature. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remove the jars from the canner and place them on the towel-lined counter or baking sheet. Let them cool completely before storing them. You should hear all of the lids “ping” shut; if not, you’ll need to refrigerate any jars with imperfect seals. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spooned atop a schmear of homemade cream cheese, this grape jelly is worlds away from the dreaded Welch’s of my youth. The sweet, faintly musty flavor of the concords truly shines through; it’s a great snack today, but will be even better come January when fall grapes are a distant memory.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71826\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/final-jelly-on-cracker.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/final-jelly-on-cracker.jpg\" alt=\"This grape jelly pairs well with cool, spreadable homemade cream cheese and a hearty whole grain cracker. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71826\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This grape jelly pairs well with cool, spreadable homemade cream cheese and a hearty whole grain cracker. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Concord Grape Jelly\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes about 5 half-pint jars\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>5\tpounds concord grapes or other flavorful, seeded grape\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tGranny Smith apple, chopped with core, seeds, and skin\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>4–5\tcups granulated sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\ttablespoons seasonings like lemon peel, ginger, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, or rosemary sprigs (optional)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tpacket liquid pectin\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon unsalted butter\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Equipment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1\tcanning set-up including large stockpot or canning pot, canning rack, jar lifter, and jar funnel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>6\thalf-pint mason jars\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tcolander\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tlarge bowl\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>cheesecloth\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>First, sterilize six half-pint canning jars: Place jars on a rack set in the canning pot. Cover the jars with water by at least 2 inches. Bring water to a rolling boil, and let jars boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and let jars sit in hot water until jelly is finished cooking.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Place jar lids and bands in small bowl, and ladle boiling water from canning pot to cover completely. Let the lids sit in the water until the jelly is finished cooking.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>To make the jelly: Place the grapes and apple in large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Smash a few grapes with potato masher to release juice. Bring mixture to a boil, and cook, smashing occasionally, until the grapes are very juicy and the apples are softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to cheesecloth-lined colander set in large bowl. Let juice drip gently until pulp is relatively dry, about 20 minutes. Do not squeeze or press on the pulp. While grapes are draining, clean out pot.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Measure the volume of juice. You should have between 4 and 5 cups. Measure out an equal amount of sugar by volume.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Combine juice and sugar in now-clean pot. If using seasoning, tie spices and/or herbs in small packet of cheesecloth. Tie packet to the handle of the pot and place packet in the juice.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>While stirring to dissolve the sugar, bring mixture to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat. Add butter, and stir to dissolve. Continue to boil jelly, stirring regularly to prevent boiling over, until the jelly mixture registers 220-222 degrees. This should take about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, discard seasoning packet, and skim off any foam from surface of the jelly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Carefully remove jars from canning pot, draining water from jars back into pot, and place on towel-lined counter or baking sheet next to the cooked jelly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Using a ladle and funnel, pour the jelly into the hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. 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"excerpt": "All too often, grape jelly gets the short stick. Jars from the grocery store are nothing to treasure, but a homemade version made at the peak of the grape season is another story—take it from a vocal critic of Welch's. Make it yourself with this step-by-step DIY recipe.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71825\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/final-jelly-in-jar.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/final-jelly-in-jar.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade grape jelly captures some of the best of the early fall harvest. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71825\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade grape jelly captures some of the best of the early fall harvest. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Given their grocery store ubiquity, it is easy to forget that grapes are best enjoyed seasonably. The best fall grapes are truly ephemeral, appearing on shelves as soon as the air begins to chill, and departing far too soon afterward. In California, much of the attention goes to those destined for wine barrels: cabernet, chardonnay, merlot, and pinot. But fresh table grapes, those with hearty skins and copious seeds, deserve just as much attention.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gobbling down pounds of the fresh fruit are a great way to embrace their fleeting season, especially when paired with a nutty blue cheese or a few slices of smoky speck, but I wanted to harness their sweet-tart juice for the winter to come. I thought of conserves and jams, but couldn’t stop imagining a perfectly giggly and brilliantly purple jar of jelly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s the catch: I am not, and have never been, a huge grape jelly fan. Something about the combination of cooked Welch’s and corn syrup has never been an appealing condiment for crackers or almond butter sandwiches. Yet I’d never tried a homemade version. Besides, DIY recipes are always the most fun when they transform an unlikeable grocery store item into a winning pantry staple.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jelly-making isn’t terribly difficult, but there are quite a few steps to get it right. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>First, you’ll want to sterilize your jars to get ready for canning. I use my biggest stockpot with a small canning rack set in the bottom. It’ll fit 5 half-pint jars—perfect for this recipe. You can get the jars boiling while you prep the fruit; they’ll need a full 10 minutes to sterilize, and then you can leave them in the pot covered over low heat until you’re ready to add the jelly. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71831\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Green-grapes-are-good.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Green-grapes-are-good.jpg\" alt=\"Under-ripe fruit contributes extra pectin to the jelly. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71831\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Under-ripe fruit contributes extra pectin to the jelly. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I used fat, juicy Concords for my jelly, but any flavorful grape with seeds will work. I like to weigh out the grapes inside my colander so they can go straight into the sink for a wash after weighing. Be sure to pick through the grapes to remove any stems, leaves, and moldy or dried grapes. If you see any unripe green grapes in the bunch, keep them. Underripe fruit has more pectin than ripe fruit, so it’s good to have a mix. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71829\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Granny-smith.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Granny-smith.jpg\" alt=\"A chopped whole Granny Smith, core and all, adds sour notes in addition to valuable added pectin. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71829\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A chopped whole Granny Smith, core and all, adds sour notes in addition to valuable added pectin. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I also like to add a whole Granny Smith apple, cut into big pieces (core included) into the pot with the grapes. Granny Smiths are naturally high in pectin—they’re actually used in many DIY pectin recipes—and I like the contrasting sourness they contribute to the otherwise sweet jelly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you’ve got the fruit prepped, place it in a large pot, and give it a few good mashes with a potato masher to get things going. Bring the fruit and juice to a boil, and then cook the fruit until the apples are softened. Periodically smash grapes while the fruit is cooking to make sure they release all of their juice. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71824\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/draining-fruit.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/draining-fruit.jpg\" alt=\"I like to use a cheesecloth-lined colander to drain the cooked fruit—it’s cheaper and more readily available than a jelly bag, and it is just as re-usable. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"747\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71824\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I like to use a cheesecloth-lined colander to drain the cooked fruit—it’s cheaper and more readily available than a jelly bag, and it is just as re-usable. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hard-core jelly fanatics often say that the only way to drain jelly is to let it slowly drip through a jelly bag overnight. A second straining the next morning is not unheard of. I am not that much of a fanatic. Instead, I drain the juice through a cheesecloth-lined colander. I try not to press on the grapes too much since it will make the final jelly cloudier, but a little nudge or two doesn’t hurt anything. After about 20 minutes, the draining will slow down, and you can discard the pulp. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To determine the amount of sugar you’ll need to set the jelly, you’ll need to measure out the juice. I like to use equal parts sugar and juice, by volume. This means if you have 4 1/2 cups juice, you’ll need to add 4 1/2 cups sugar. Add the measured juice and sugar back to the pot (which you’ve cleaned in the meantime, right?). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71822\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/black-pepper-and-fennel.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/black-pepper-and-fennel.jpg\" alt=\"It’s easy to flavor jellies with herbs and spices. Tie them up an a little packet of cheesecloth and throw add it to the pot with the juice and sugar. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71822\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It’s easy to flavor jellies with herbs and spices. Tie them up an a little packet of cheesecloth and throw add it to the pot with the juice and sugar. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you want to flavor your jelly in any way, now is the time. Tie up any spices or herbs in a small packet using cheesecloth and a bit of butcher’s twine. Here I’ve got a tablespoon each of fennel and black peppercorns. Leave enough string to tie the packet to your pot handle so you can fetch it out easily. Place the packet in the juice and sugar mixture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71823\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/canning-set-up.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/canning-set-up.jpg\" alt=\"I don’t have a counter next to my stove, so I place a towel-lined baking sheet next to my boiling jelly as a landing pad for the mason jars (sterilizing in the stockpot in the back). The jelly should be cooking at a rolling boil, pictured bottom right. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71823\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I don’t have a counter next to my stove, so I place a towel-lined baking sheet next to my boiling jelly as a landing pad for the mason jars (sterilizing in the stockpot in the back). The jelly should be cooking at a rolling boil, pictured bottom right. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Bring the juice and sugar mixture to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once the mixture reaches a vigorous boil, toss in a little butter. In what seems like an act of magic, the butterfat will help reduce foaming as the jelly boils. It won’t prevent boiling over, so be sure to stir regularly as the jelly cooks. If you’re using a seasoning packet, taste occasionally as you’re cooking the jelly to gauge the flavor. Once you can taste your seasonings, remove the seasoning packet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/222-degrees.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/222-degrees.jpg\" alt=\"I like to cook jelly until I can get a reading 222 degrees; this helps guarantee that the rest of the pot is at least at 220 degrees, which is the set point for sugar. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71821\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I like to cook jelly until I can get a reading 222 degrees; this helps guarantee that the rest of the pot is at least at 220 degrees, which is the set point for sugar. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I tried making the jelly with and without pectin, but found that the jelly made with pectin needed far too much sugar to set properly. I wanted to taste grapes, not sugar. To set the jelly without pectin, you need to cook the jelly until it reaches a temperature of 220 degrees throughout. But don’t just look for a single 220-degree reading. There are often pockets of higher temperature sugar in the pot, so be sure to give the jelly mixture a few good stirs and check the temperature several times. As extra insurance, I’ll often cook the jelly until I get a reading of 222; that way, I know that the rest of the jelly is at least 220 degrees. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71828\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/funneling-jelly.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/funneling-jelly.jpg\" alt=\"I use a standard size canning funnel to help fill the jars. This jar needs just a little more jelly to fill it within 1/4-inch headspace. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71828\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I use a standard size canning funnel to help fill the jars. This jar needs just a little more jelly to fill it within 1/4-inch headspace. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Carefully remove the jars from the canning pot. Use a ladle and canning funnel to fill the jars with the jelly mixture, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace between the top of the jelly and the top of the jar. Wipe any jelly drips from the rims of the jars with a wet towel dipped in hot water. Top the jars with the flat lid and screw on the rings just until it is closed (“finger-tip” tight). You don’t want to close the jars too tightly because you want oxygen to bubble out while the jars are boiling. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Return the filled jars to the canning and the water back to a rolling boil. Once the water reaches a boil, set a timer for 5 minutes. Many older canning books call for at least 10 minutes of boiling because it was believed that anything canned using a water bath need at least that long to reach 210 degrees in the center of the jar. But since the jelly is not dense and the jars are small, they only need 5 minutes to reach the proper temperature. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remove the jars from the canner and place them on the towel-lined counter or baking sheet. Let them cool completely before storing them. You should hear all of the lids “ping” shut; if not, you’ll need to refrigerate any jars with imperfect seals. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spooned atop a schmear of homemade cream cheese, this grape jelly is worlds away from the dreaded Welch’s of my youth. The sweet, faintly musty flavor of the concords truly shines through; it’s a great snack today, but will be even better come January when fall grapes are a distant memory.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71826\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/final-jelly-on-cracker.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/final-jelly-on-cracker.jpg\" alt=\"This grape jelly pairs well with cool, spreadable homemade cream cheese and a hearty whole grain cracker. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71826\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This grape jelly pairs well with cool, spreadable homemade cream cheese and a hearty whole grain cracker. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Concord Grape Jelly\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes about 5 half-pint jars\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>5\tpounds concord grapes or other flavorful, seeded grape\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tGranny Smith apple, chopped with core, seeds, and skin\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>4–5\tcups granulated sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2\ttablespoons seasonings like lemon peel, ginger, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, or rosemary sprigs (optional)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tpacket liquid pectin\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4\tteaspoon unsalted butter\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Equipment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1\tcanning set-up including large stockpot or canning pot, canning rack, jar lifter, and jar funnel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>6\thalf-pint mason jars\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tcolander\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1\tlarge bowl\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>cheesecloth\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>First, sterilize six half-pint canning jars: Place jars on a rack set in the canning pot. Cover the jars with water by at least 2 inches. Bring water to a rolling boil, and let jars boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and let jars sit in hot water until jelly is finished cooking.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Place jar lids and bands in small bowl, and ladle boiling water from canning pot to cover completely. Let the lids sit in the water until the jelly is finished cooking.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>To make the jelly: Place the grapes and apple in large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Smash a few grapes with potato masher to release juice. Bring mixture to a boil, and cook, smashing occasionally, until the grapes are very juicy and the apples are softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to cheesecloth-lined colander set in large bowl. Let juice drip gently until pulp is relatively dry, about 20 minutes. Do not squeeze or press on the pulp. While grapes are draining, clean out pot.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Measure the volume of juice. You should have between 4 and 5 cups. Measure out an equal amount of sugar by volume.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Combine juice and sugar in now-clean pot. If using seasoning, tie spices and/or herbs in small packet of cheesecloth. Tie packet to the handle of the pot and place packet in the juice.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>While stirring to dissolve the sugar, bring mixture to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat. Add butter, and stir to dissolve. Continue to boil jelly, stirring regularly to prevent boiling over, until the jelly mixture registers 220-222 degrees. This should take about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, discard seasoning packet, and skim off any foam from surface of the jelly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Carefully remove jars from canning pot, draining water from jars back into pot, and place on towel-lined counter or baking sheet next to the cooked jelly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Using a ladle and funnel, pour the jelly into the hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Wipe rim with a wet paper towel or clean dishtowel dipped in hot water. Top with flat lid. Screw on ring finger-tight.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Place jars on rack in canning pot and bring water to a rolling boil. Rapidly boil jars for 5 minutes. Submerge the jars in a pot of water and boil for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the jars and let cool on towel-lined counter. Check the jar lids to make sure they’ve fully sealed; refrigerate any jars with imperfect seals.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>What's the newest neighborhood to find your local food artisans and innovators setting up shop? Sure, there's action across the bridge in Oakland and Richmond, but in San Francisco, the action has moved south as rents have climbed, and now, Bayview is supporting a fresh crop of small-scale, community-minded entrepreneurs dedicated to deliciousness. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71800\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/market-exterior1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/market-exterior1000.jpg\" alt=\"PopUp Community Market @ Market on Third. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71800\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PopUp Community Market @ Market on Third. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A great way to sample what's cooking on the southeast side of the city is to head to the new \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/730837353596566/\">Pop-Up Community Market @Market on Third\u003c/a>, now open every Thursday from 5-7:30pm. Bay Area Bites dropped in on a recent Thursday when there was an extra-lively crowd on hand, thanks to the monthly music and arts \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/3rdOnThird\">3rd on Third\u003c/a> event happening at the same time. 3rd on Third, presented by the San Francisco Arts Commission with support from San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, the Bayview Merchants Association, and the Bayview Opera House, is a monthly music and arts festival that takes place on Third Street around Oakdale and Palou Streets on the third Thursday of the month. The next one is scheduled for Oct 17. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every Thursday, half a dozen small food artisans set up shop in this bright blue-fronted shop with its sleek aluminum-lettered MARKET sign, sampling and selling everything from homemade soup and bread to chicken salad and Ethiopian injera wraps. According to Pop-Up Community Market organizer Jamila Newton, who works for \u003ca href=\"http://www.andreabakerconsulting.com\">Andrea Baker Consulting\u003c/a>, permits for the food artisans at the Market are in place for the next 12 weeks. \u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\"We really want to engage the community, with an emphasis on businesses and musicians that are members of the Bayview community.\"\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>And while Newton is proud of the project's new website, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bayviewunderground.wordpress.com\">Bayview Underground Food Scene\u003c/a>, she's also looking to reach out beyond social media, into local churches and other gathering places to reach residents who don't have email addresses or home computers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71802\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/xan-devoss-fox-lion-bread1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/xan-devoss-fox-lion-bread1000.jpg\" alt=\"Xan DeVoss of Fox & Lion Bread. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71802\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xan DeVoss of Fox & Lion Bread. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Xan DeVoss's \u003ca href=\"http://foxandlionbread.com/\">Fox and Lion Bread Co.\u003c/a> is a one-woman bread baking operation. Rather than selling wholesale or opening her own bakery, she's taking a page from the city's popular veggie-box drop-offs and offering her own community-supported bread subscription. Since January, she's been making 80 to 100 loaves every Wednesday in a kitchen in Hayes Valley, then dropping the loaves off for pickup by customers in locations around the Lower Haight, Bernal Heights, Mission, mid-Market and Inner Richmond neighborhoods the following day. A self-taught baker, she makes her loaves using a natural levain starter and works with \u003ca href=\"http://grassvalleygrains.com/\">Grass Valley Grains\u003c/a> owner Reed Hamilton to source freshly milled, California-grown wheat, rye, and other grains. For DeVoss, bread is where the farmer, miller, baker, and consumer can all come together in one chewy, tasty bite. On occasion, there's also delicious Earl's Bread, made right in the neighborhood. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71796\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/angelique-john-thompkins-comfortfood1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/angelique-john-thompkins-comfortfood1000.jpg\" alt=\"Angelique and John Tompkins of Comfort Foods. 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Atlaw, a graduate of La Cocina's entrepreneurship program,now has her own space in the 331 Cortland Marketplace in Bernal Heights. \"Part of my vision is to go to underserved communities,\" said Atlaw.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71798\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/eji-atlaw-ejis-ethiopian1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/eji-atlaw-ejis-ethiopian1000.jpg\" alt=\"Eji Atlaw of Eji’s Ethiopian. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71798\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eji Atlaw of Eji’s Ethiopian. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>What's the newest neighborhood to find your local food artisans and innovators setting up shop? Sure, there's action across the bridge in Oakland and Richmond, but in San Francisco, the action has moved south as rents have climbed, and now, Bayview is supporting a fresh crop of small-scale, community-minded entrepreneurs dedicated to deliciousness. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71800\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/market-exterior1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/market-exterior1000.jpg\" alt=\"PopUp Community Market @ Market on Third. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71800\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PopUp Community Market @ Market on Third. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A great way to sample what's cooking on the southeast side of the city is to head to the new \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/730837353596566/\">Pop-Up Community Market @Market on Third\u003c/a>, now open every Thursday from 5-7:30pm. Bay Area Bites dropped in on a recent Thursday when there was an extra-lively crowd on hand, thanks to the monthly music and arts \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/3rdOnThird\">3rd on Third\u003c/a> event happening at the same time. 3rd on Third, presented by the San Francisco Arts Commission with support from San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, the Bayview Merchants Association, and the Bayview Opera House, is a monthly music and arts festival that takes place on Third Street around Oakdale and Palou Streets on the third Thursday of the month. The next one is scheduled for Oct 17. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every Thursday, half a dozen small food artisans set up shop in this bright blue-fronted shop with its sleek aluminum-lettered MARKET sign, sampling and selling everything from homemade soup and bread to chicken salad and Ethiopian injera wraps. According to Pop-Up Community Market organizer Jamila Newton, who works for \u003ca href=\"http://www.andreabakerconsulting.com\">Andrea Baker Consulting\u003c/a>, permits for the food artisans at the Market are in place for the next 12 weeks. \u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\"We really want to engage the community, with an emphasis on businesses and musicians that are members of the Bayview community.\"\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>And while Newton is proud of the project's new website, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bayviewunderground.wordpress.com\">Bayview Underground Food Scene\u003c/a>, she's also looking to reach out beyond social media, into local churches and other gathering places to reach residents who don't have email addresses or home computers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71802\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/xan-devoss-fox-lion-bread1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/xan-devoss-fox-lion-bread1000.jpg\" alt=\"Xan DeVoss of Fox & Lion Bread. 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A self-taught baker, she makes her loaves using a natural levain starter and works with \u003ca href=\"http://grassvalleygrains.com/\">Grass Valley Grains\u003c/a> owner Reed Hamilton to source freshly milled, California-grown wheat, rye, and other grains. For DeVoss, bread is where the farmer, miller, baker, and consumer can all come together in one chewy, tasty bite. On occasion, there's also delicious Earl's Bread, made right in the neighborhood. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71796\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/angelique-john-thompkins-comfortfood1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/angelique-john-thompkins-comfortfood1000.jpg\" alt=\"Angelique and John Tompkins of Comfort Foods. 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Atlaw, a graduate of La Cocina's entrepreneurship program,now has her own space in the 331 Cortland Marketplace in Bernal Heights. \"Part of my vision is to go to underserved communities,\" said Atlaw.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71798\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/eji-atlaw-ejis-ethiopian1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/eji-atlaw-ejis-ethiopian1000.jpg\" alt=\"Eji Atlaw of Eji’s Ethiopian. Photo: Stephanie Rosenbaum\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71798\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eji Atlaw of Eji’s Ethiopian. 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"content": "\u003cp>The words “dim sum” conjure images of roving carts, chicken feet, and indecipherable character-filled menus. There are crowded tables, long waits, and florescent lights. You may have a hangover.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So it is a little peculiar to walk into \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/mama-jis-san-francisco-2\">Mama Ji’s\u003c/a> on a sunny Sunday afternoon and be greeted with English menus, tiny tidy tables, and a full selection of Belgian beers. The room is strangely calm, even with a packed house—chalk it up to the lack of background music and patrons’ enthusiastic noshing. Even on the cusp of the Folsom Street Fare nearby, the wait for a table was only a few minutes; the host, co-owner Marv Woatla, is cheery and helpful, if a bit spacey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71760\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Mama-Jis-Exterior.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Mama-Jis-Exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Mama Ji’s sits on a quiet stretch of 18th Street in the Castro. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71760\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mama Ji’s sits on a quiet stretch of 18th Street in the Castro. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mama Ji’s has a history much like that other \u003ca href=\"http://missionchinesefood.com/sf/\">Sichuan darling\u003c/a> over on Mission Street. Begun as a pop-up in the back of Queen Malika café last October, Lili “Mama” Ji and Woatla, her husband, formally took over the space this past May. This move has allowed Ji to expand the menu to include not only her family’s specialties, but also dim sum and Sichuan classics. They picked up a prize dim sum cook in Li Guozhong, formally of Daly City’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.koipalace.com/default.htm?cache=07012013\">Koi Palace\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A surprising Belgian beer selection, curated by Woatla, makes up the bulk of the drink menu; they’ve also got \u003ca href=\"http://www.ritualroasters.com/\">Ritual\u003c/a> coffee and \u003ca href=\"http://www.redblossomtea.com/\">Red Blossom Teas\u003c/a> for teetotalers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71762\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Shanghai-Dumplings-w_-Turnip-Cakes.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Shanghai-Dumplings-w_-Turnip-Cakes.jpg\" alt=\"Shanghai Dumplings w/ Turnip Cakes.jpg Caption: Shanghai soup dumplings are a classic dim sum order. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71762\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shanghai Dumplings w/ Turnip Cakes.jpg Caption: Shanghai soup dumplings are a classic dim sum order. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfweekly.com/2013-07-03/restaurants/mama-ji-s-dim-sum-castro-belgian-beer/full/\">recent\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/szechuan-fare-nicely-hot-hot-hot-at-mama-jis/Content?oid=2569249\">press\u003c/a> is any indication, Mama Ji’s is a welcome addition to the otherwise dull selection of Castro restaurants. But is the restaurant poised to be good enough to stand with the city’s greats, or is it destined to remain a quirky neighborhood staple? \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Given the experience during our recent visit, it ultimately seems geared towards the later. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The dim sum menu holds few surprises—steamed dumplings of all stripes, fried pot stickers, turnip cakes, chive pancakes are all common orders—but there are a couple Mama Ji originals, like vegetarian pork buns and a steamed lotus-leaf wrapped packet of glutinous rice and shrimp sausage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71759\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Barbeque-Pork-Dumplings.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Barbeque-Pork-Dumplings.jpg\" alt=\"Barbeque Pork Bao are huge, fluffy char siu-filled steamed buns. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71759\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barbeque Pork Bao are huge, fluffy char siu-filled steamed buns. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On our dim sum visit, we filled our tiny table with steam baskets and noodle platters. The classic steamed dishes falter a little: The juicy and fragrant pork and shrimp filling in Ji’s shu mai dumplings is unfortunately overshadowed by thick, chewy wrappers. A similar fate befalls the well-seasoned but soup-deficient xiao long bao. Neon barbeque pork is on the saccharine side of sweet, but would make for a decent bao if not for the overwhelming size of the large Wonderbread-like bun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_71763\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Shrimp-Sausage-and-Rice-packets.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/Shrimp-Sausage-and-Rice-packets.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus leaves encase a surprisingly comforting mélange of sweet rice and salty shrimp sausage. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71763\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lotus leaves encase a surprisingly comforting mélange of sweet rice and salty shrimp sausage. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Far better is the aforementioned steamed sweet rice and shrimp sausage. It’s a rustic, comforting, and pleasantly tender dish, exhibiting harmonious balance between salty shrimp, sweet rice, and fatty pork. The grassy lotus leaf grounds the dish, its fragrant perfume tying together the multitudinous flavors. Similarly, fried turnip cakes studded with unnamed pork pieces are lightened by the bright salinity of dried shrimp added to the dough. Much like a piece of good salty ham, they’re easy to fill up on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But try to leave room for the springy Sichuanese noodles with spicy soybean paste. They’re as much sauce as noodles—that’s a great thing. Every bite comes loaded with rich ground pork, tangy fermented bean paste, and super-hot fresh green peppers. 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Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71759\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barbeque Pork Bao are huge, fluffy char siu-filled steamed buns. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On our dim sum visit, we filled our tiny table with steam baskets and noodle platters. The classic steamed dishes falter a little: The juicy and fragrant pork and shrimp filling in Ji’s shu mai dumplings is unfortunately overshadowed by thick, chewy wrappers. A similar fate befalls the well-seasoned but soup-deficient xiao long bao. 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It’s a rustic, comforting, and pleasantly tender dish, exhibiting harmonious balance between salty shrimp, sweet rice, and fatty pork. The grassy lotus leaf grounds the dish, its fragrant perfume tying together the multitudinous flavors. Similarly, fried turnip cakes studded with unnamed pork pieces are lightened by the bright salinity of dried shrimp added to the dough. Much like a piece of good salty ham, they’re easy to fill up on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But try to leave room for the springy Sichuanese noodles with spicy soybean paste. They’re as much sauce as noodles—that’s a great thing. Every bite comes loaded with rich ground pork, tangy fermented bean paste, and super-hot fresh green peppers. 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