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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53121\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/tamaleplate-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53121\" title=\"Tamales at La Cocina's Tamalada\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/tamaleplate-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tamales at La Cocina's Tamalada\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tamales at La Cocina's Tamalada\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Forty hungry people with sticky hands and \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamale\">tamales\u003c/a> on their minds rotated through four tables at \u003ca href=\"http://www.lacocinasf.org/\">La Cocina’s\u003c/a> Tamalada event last Wednesday evening, learning how to make beef, veggie, chicken, cheese and sweet mango tamales. No wonder this annual December event always sells out in November. Tamales can be intimidating for the novice, and even for a pro are time-consuming and labor intensive. That's the reason behind tamaladas (tamale making parties): share the toil and end up with enough to eat plus a pile to take home for later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Besides demystifying tamale making (this is the first time I dared to try my hand at filling and rolling the corn meal bundles) the event at La Cocina introduced students to three chefs from different regions of Latin America, each demonstrating their own traditional recipes and techniques that produced a variety of stuffed, steamy bundles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tamales, a beloved comfort food served for festivals, birthdays and everyday meals, are a staple at Christmastime. They date back thousands of years, even before the Mayans and Aztecs. The portable, filled buns have fed generations of families (and armies) from Mexico to Argentina. Corn meal wrapped in corn husks, plantain or banana leaves can be filled with almost anything, most commonly with shredded pork, beef or chicken, while sweet tamales feature fruit or raisins and coconut.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53123\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Alicias-beef-and-mango-tamales-1000a.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53123\" title=\"Alicia's beef and mango tamales\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Alicias-beef-and-mango-tamales-1000a.jpg\" alt=\"Alicia's beef and mango tamales\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alicia's beef and mango tamales\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Alicia Villanueva of \u003ca href=\"http://www.aliciatamaleslosmayas.com/\">Tamales Los Mayas\u003c/a> grew up in Mazatlan and her masa had the consistency of a light play-doh. She demonstrated how to roll it into a ball between two palms and then flatten it by pressing into a roundish shape onto the corn husk and plopping some of her fall-apart-tender cooked beef roast, studded with vegetables on top. Squeeze together the edges of the filled masa in its corn husk wrapper and simply fold the ends or tie up the tamale with a thin strip of corn husk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53101\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Dilsas-cheese-tamales-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53101\" title=\"Dilsa's cheese tamales\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Dilsas-cheese-tamales-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Dilsa's cheese tamales\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dilsa's cheese tamales\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dilsa Lugo of \u003ca href=\"http://www.buylocalcampaign.com/losCilantros/index.html\">Los Cilantros\u003c/a> is from Cuernavaca, Mexico. She told us her secret for achieving fluffy tamales is using fresh lard and explained that each corn husk has a smooth and a scratchy side; you should spread the masa on the smooth side for easier removal after steaming.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The consistency of Dilsa’s masa was totally different than Alicia’s. We used a spoon to smear the sticky masa very thinly on the corn husk, then added two kinds of cheese and topped with tomato, onion and jalapeno. Dilsa, who is sous chef at \u003ca href=\"http://www.copitarestaurant.com/\">Copita\u003c/a> in Sausalito also does catering. Here is \u003ca href=\"http://lettuceeatkale.com/2010/la-cocina-helps-launch-los-cilantros-catering-company/\">an interview\u003c/a> with her by Sarah Henry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53110\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Marias-vegetable-tamales-10001.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53110\" title=\"Maria's vegetable tamales \" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Marias-vegetable-tamales-10001.jpg\" alt=\"Maria's vegetable tamales\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maria's vegetable tamales\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Maria del Carmen Flores, owner of \u003ca href=\"http://www.estrellitassnacks.com/\">Estrellita’s Snacks\u003c/a> is from El Salvador. Her variation on the tamale theme employed cooked--not raw--masa with the vegetables already mixed in. We scooped a big dollop of the masa veggie mixture onto cut rectangles of banana leaves, backed with paper, instead of corn husks, and folded and rolled them up into tight little bundles. She also demonstrated another recipe with chicken and a dozen vegetables, including green beans, zucchini, peas, mushrooms, spinach and green olives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the fourth table, demonstrating Alicia’s recipe for sweet mango-filled tamales was Alejandra, another program participant at La Cocina. Alicia adapted her mother’s traditional pineapple and strawberry tamale recipe, which uses a sweet masa made with butter and sugar. Her fluffy mango marvel won Alicia 1st prize at the Alameda County Fair. She shares her recipe with Bay Area Bites readers at the end of this post.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although enjoyed throughout the year, tamales are an integral part of Mexican Christmas celebrations, most notably the nine day ritual called \u003ca href=\"http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/savor-holidays-tamales-las-posadas-article-1.354163\">Las Posadas\u003c/a> (meaning “lodgings”), which runs December 16-25, in which a candlelit, costumed procession with musicians, that is said to represent Mary and Joseph’s search for an inn, knocks on the doors of several houses before being welcomed into one home. Songs, piñatas, moles, \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pozole.\">pozole\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.examiner.com/article/celebrate-las-posadas-what-are-they-where-to-buy-tamales-how-to-make-ponche\">hot punch\u003c/a> and tamales typically enliven the festivities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few days before the Tamalada, BAB spoke with Alicia Villanueava and Maria del Carmen Flores at La Cocina. Their comments have been edited for length and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Alicia, one of 4 children who grew up in Sinaloa, Mexico, is the only one in her family to move to the US. She came here with her 8-year old son (who is now 20 years old and studying alternative energy at SFSU). Her husband joined them later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>I see your business is centered on tamales. What is your connection to tamales?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alicia:\u003c/strong> Tamales bring back beautiful memories from my mom and grandma. Every year, the whole family would get together and cook them. It’s really hard work and takes many hours and dedication because there are so many details. First, you have to prepare the masa and then the fillings. My Grandma would start with the corncobs and a mill to make the masa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I started cooking and selling tamales just by myself in 2000 but it was more stressful without any permits or anything and I just depended on friends to tell me who was planning a party or else I walked the streets knocking on doors, offering tastes of my tamales.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then I realized I needed more help so I went to \u003ca href=\"http://www.womensinitiative.org/index.htm\">The Women’s Initiative\u003c/a>. And my teacher referred me to La Cocina in 2010 and this was the most heavenly place. I am so happy. La Cocina made my dream come true. Now I have five women working for me. They make about 400 tamales a day in La Cocina’s kitchen. The Hobart mixer and the professional steamer are my angels. I can steam 400 tamales in 30 minutes compared to 5 hours it would take on a small stove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tell me about the Tamalada tradition in your family. Is it just women who make the tamales?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alicia:\u003c/strong> Not just women, men make them too. When you’re making tamales everyone wants to participate. Our Tamaladas would take a whole day. There were 10 of us family and friends, and my grandmother would dole out the tasks. When I was little, I enjoyed all the smells of cooking. It’s not just about cooking, but talking and solving problems together as a family. And everyone goes home with lots of tamales that last for days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can we find your tamales now?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alicia:\u003c/strong> I used to sell at Justin Herman Plaza but I found a new place at \u003ca href=\"http://somastreatfoodpark.com/\">SOMA Streat Food\u003c/a> -- every day. And I do catering and festivals. My big goal is to have a restaurant. I’m working on my second business plan with La Cocina. Maybe in the Financial District, but I’m open; God will find the right place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52970\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/DSCN3733.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-52970\" title=\"Ingredients for Maria's chicken tamales\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/DSCN3733.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for Maria's chicken tamales\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ingredients for Maria's chicken tamales\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the interview with Maria del Carmen Flores, La Cocina’s Azalea Perez Olivares kindly acted as interpreter\u003cbr>\nMaria is from El Salvador and started making tamales with her father when she was six years old. She described some differences:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Maria:\u003c/strong> In Mexico, they use raw masa, while we use cooked. And our fillings are different, like one with chicken, potato, green olives and chickpeas. The vegetarian I made up because there are so many vegetarians here. Since tamale making is so labor intensive, it’s great for parties. We talk, teach and learn in a group from each other. I started making them here in my kitchen in 2003 and sold them on street corners in San Francisco. It was hard because I had to hide from the police. Then I found La Cocina and now I sell at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/alemany-farmers-market-san-francisco\">Alemany Farmers Market\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/heart-of-the-city-farmers-market-san-francisco\">Civic Center Farmers Market\u003c/a> and do catering.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>I know your business name Estrellita means little stars and I see you have gold inlay stars on your teeth too. Can I ask why all the stars?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Maria:\u003c/strong> Since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a superstar on TV. Thank God I could accomplish that through my food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(Then with a little prompting from Azalea, Maria tells me how her other dream came true too. She has a part in the new Woody Allen film that was recently shot in San Francisco. She was “discovered” on the corner of south Van Ness and 14th wearing a typical dress from El Salvador, when apparently she was noticed by film people scouting for extras. They asked her to be in Allen’s movie and she filmed a scene in which Cate Blanchett asks her for a key to an apartment.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t miss another Tamalada at La Cocina. They have already scheduled next year’s class. Put it on your calendar: December 11, 2013.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recipe: ALICIA'S MANGO TAMALES\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Makes 30-40 tamales, depending on the size you make\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>INGREDIENTS:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>40 - 60 dried corn husks* (this includes extra, in case some tear)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>10 pounds maseca* (corn flour)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>10 sticks unsalted butter, let soften at room temperature 2-3 hours\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>6 cups white sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>6 pounds frozen mango (Whole Foods brand is best) let thaw at room temperature about 2hrs\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>4 14-oz.cans condensed milk\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>*Can find in Mexican markets or Mexican food aisle of most large markets\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>PREPARATION:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For Masa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>In a large pan, cover corn husks with water and boil for 30 min.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli>Combine 3 pounds of thawed mango and 2 cans of condensed milk in blender. Blend until smooth.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli>In a large bowl, put the 10 pounds of maseca, 8 sticks softened butter, 4 cups sugar and the blended mango/milk cream from Step 2.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli>For traditional “grandmother method,” mix well with your hands 40-60 minutes until it becomes a smooth paste. OR you can mix it using an electric mixer with a big enough bowl for 15-20 minutes.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For Filling:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>On the stove in a medium pot, put in remaining 2 sticks of softened butter, 2 cups of sugar, 3 pounds of thawed mango and 2 cans condensed milk. Heat on high for 5 minutes, uncovered, then cook slowly at medium-low for another 30 minutes, stirring constantly so filling does not stick to pan.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>To Assemble the Tamales:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>To assemble tamales, take about a 1/4 cup of masa and roll it in a smooth ball between your palms. Then press it onto the softened corn husk leaving about 1/2 inch border along the sides and 2-inch border on top and bottom for folding.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli> Top center of masa with about 2 Tablespoons of mango filling.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli> Gently fold one long side of the corn husk to the other, making make a tight bundle, then fold up the pointed end of the corn husk,leaving other end open. If you wish, use a thin strip of corn husk to tie it up and look pretty. Lay each tamale folded-side down while you finish the rest.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli> Once the tamales are folded, fill a large steamer with water just below the fill line and place the steam tray on the rack.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli> Carefully place each tamale standing up on the steamer, open ends up and cook covered for 90 min. (If you don’t have a steamer, you can use a large pot with a steamer basket, just make sure water is below tamales, so that they don’t get wet and check every 15 minutes so that water does not boil away). Turn the gas to high until water boils then turn it down to medium-low. (After 90 minutes, masa should be firm and pull away easily from corn husk, if it is sticky, carefully re-wrap and steam some more.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli> Remove each tamale with tongs and let rest for a few minutes before serving as a delicious dessert for lunch or dinner or even breakfast.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53121\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/tamaleplate-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53121\" title=\"Tamales at La Cocina's Tamalada\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/tamaleplate-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tamales at La Cocina's Tamalada\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tamales at La Cocina's Tamalada\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Forty hungry people with sticky hands and \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamale\">tamales\u003c/a> on their minds rotated through four tables at \u003ca href=\"http://www.lacocinasf.org/\">La Cocina’s\u003c/a> Tamalada event last Wednesday evening, learning how to make beef, veggie, chicken, cheese and sweet mango tamales. No wonder this annual December event always sells out in November. Tamales can be intimidating for the novice, and even for a pro are time-consuming and labor intensive. That's the reason behind tamaladas (tamale making parties): share the toil and end up with enough to eat plus a pile to take home for later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Besides demystifying tamale making (this is the first time I dared to try my hand at filling and rolling the corn meal bundles) the event at La Cocina introduced students to three chefs from different regions of Latin America, each demonstrating their own traditional recipes and techniques that produced a variety of stuffed, steamy bundles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tamales, a beloved comfort food served for festivals, birthdays and everyday meals, are a staple at Christmastime. They date back thousands of years, even before the Mayans and Aztecs. The portable, filled buns have fed generations of families (and armies) from Mexico to Argentina. Corn meal wrapped in corn husks, plantain or banana leaves can be filled with almost anything, most commonly with shredded pork, beef or chicken, while sweet tamales feature fruit or raisins and coconut.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53123\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Alicias-beef-and-mango-tamales-1000a.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53123\" title=\"Alicia's beef and mango tamales\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Alicias-beef-and-mango-tamales-1000a.jpg\" alt=\"Alicia's beef and mango tamales\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alicia's beef and mango tamales\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Alicia Villanueva of \u003ca href=\"http://www.aliciatamaleslosmayas.com/\">Tamales Los Mayas\u003c/a> grew up in Mazatlan and her masa had the consistency of a light play-doh. She demonstrated how to roll it into a ball between two palms and then flatten it by pressing into a roundish shape onto the corn husk and plopping some of her fall-apart-tender cooked beef roast, studded with vegetables on top. Squeeze together the edges of the filled masa in its corn husk wrapper and simply fold the ends or tie up the tamale with a thin strip of corn husk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53101\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Dilsas-cheese-tamales-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53101\" title=\"Dilsa's cheese tamales\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Dilsas-cheese-tamales-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Dilsa's cheese tamales\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dilsa's cheese tamales\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dilsa Lugo of \u003ca href=\"http://www.buylocalcampaign.com/losCilantros/index.html\">Los Cilantros\u003c/a> is from Cuernavaca, Mexico. She told us her secret for achieving fluffy tamales is using fresh lard and explained that each corn husk has a smooth and a scratchy side; you should spread the masa on the smooth side for easier removal after steaming.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The consistency of Dilsa’s masa was totally different than Alicia’s. We used a spoon to smear the sticky masa very thinly on the corn husk, then added two kinds of cheese and topped with tomato, onion and jalapeno. Dilsa, who is sous chef at \u003ca href=\"http://www.copitarestaurant.com/\">Copita\u003c/a> in Sausalito also does catering. Here is \u003ca href=\"http://lettuceeatkale.com/2010/la-cocina-helps-launch-los-cilantros-catering-company/\">an interview\u003c/a> with her by Sarah Henry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53110\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Marias-vegetable-tamales-10001.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53110\" title=\"Maria's vegetable tamales \" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Marias-vegetable-tamales-10001.jpg\" alt=\"Maria's vegetable tamales\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maria's vegetable tamales\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Maria del Carmen Flores, owner of \u003ca href=\"http://www.estrellitassnacks.com/\">Estrellita’s Snacks\u003c/a> is from El Salvador. Her variation on the tamale theme employed cooked--not raw--masa with the vegetables already mixed in. We scooped a big dollop of the masa veggie mixture onto cut rectangles of banana leaves, backed with paper, instead of corn husks, and folded and rolled them up into tight little bundles. She also demonstrated another recipe with chicken and a dozen vegetables, including green beans, zucchini, peas, mushrooms, spinach and green olives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the fourth table, demonstrating Alicia’s recipe for sweet mango-filled tamales was Alejandra, another program participant at La Cocina. Alicia adapted her mother’s traditional pineapple and strawberry tamale recipe, which uses a sweet masa made with butter and sugar. Her fluffy mango marvel won Alicia 1st prize at the Alameda County Fair. She shares her recipe with Bay Area Bites readers at the end of this post.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although enjoyed throughout the year, tamales are an integral part of Mexican Christmas celebrations, most notably the nine day ritual called \u003ca href=\"http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/savor-holidays-tamales-las-posadas-article-1.354163\">Las Posadas\u003c/a> (meaning “lodgings”), which runs December 16-25, in which a candlelit, costumed procession with musicians, that is said to represent Mary and Joseph’s search for an inn, knocks on the doors of several houses before being welcomed into one home. Songs, piñatas, moles, \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pozole.\">pozole\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.examiner.com/article/celebrate-las-posadas-what-are-they-where-to-buy-tamales-how-to-make-ponche\">hot punch\u003c/a> and tamales typically enliven the festivities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few days before the Tamalada, BAB spoke with Alicia Villanueava and Maria del Carmen Flores at La Cocina. Their comments have been edited for length and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Alicia, one of 4 children who grew up in Sinaloa, Mexico, is the only one in her family to move to the US. She came here with her 8-year old son (who is now 20 years old and studying alternative energy at SFSU). Her husband joined them later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>I see your business is centered on tamales. What is your connection to tamales?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alicia:\u003c/strong> Tamales bring back beautiful memories from my mom and grandma. Every year, the whole family would get together and cook them. It’s really hard work and takes many hours and dedication because there are so many details. First, you have to prepare the masa and then the fillings. My Grandma would start with the corncobs and a mill to make the masa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I started cooking and selling tamales just by myself in 2000 but it was more stressful without any permits or anything and I just depended on friends to tell me who was planning a party or else I walked the streets knocking on doors, offering tastes of my tamales.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then I realized I needed more help so I went to \u003ca href=\"http://www.womensinitiative.org/index.htm\">The Women’s Initiative\u003c/a>. And my teacher referred me to La Cocina in 2010 and this was the most heavenly place. I am so happy. La Cocina made my dream come true. Now I have five women working for me. They make about 400 tamales a day in La Cocina’s kitchen. The Hobart mixer and the professional steamer are my angels. I can steam 400 tamales in 30 minutes compared to 5 hours it would take on a small stove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tell me about the Tamalada tradition in your family. Is it just women who make the tamales?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alicia:\u003c/strong> Not just women, men make them too. When you’re making tamales everyone wants to participate. Our Tamaladas would take a whole day. There were 10 of us family and friends, and my grandmother would dole out the tasks. When I was little, I enjoyed all the smells of cooking. It’s not just about cooking, but talking and solving problems together as a family. And everyone goes home with lots of tamales that last for days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can we find your tamales now?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alicia:\u003c/strong> I used to sell at Justin Herman Plaza but I found a new place at \u003ca href=\"http://somastreatfoodpark.com/\">SOMA Streat Food\u003c/a> -- every day. And I do catering and festivals. My big goal is to have a restaurant. I’m working on my second business plan with La Cocina. Maybe in the Financial District, but I’m open; God will find the right place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52970\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/DSCN3733.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-52970\" title=\"Ingredients for Maria's chicken tamales\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/DSCN3733.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for Maria's chicken tamales\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ingredients for Maria's chicken tamales\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the interview with Maria del Carmen Flores, La Cocina’s Azalea Perez Olivares kindly acted as interpreter\u003cbr>\nMaria is from El Salvador and started making tamales with her father when she was six years old. She described some differences:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Maria:\u003c/strong> In Mexico, they use raw masa, while we use cooked. And our fillings are different, like one with chicken, potato, green olives and chickpeas. The vegetarian I made up because there are so many vegetarians here. Since tamale making is so labor intensive, it’s great for parties. We talk, teach and learn in a group from each other. I started making them here in my kitchen in 2003 and sold them on street corners in San Francisco. It was hard because I had to hide from the police. Then I found La Cocina and now I sell at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/alemany-farmers-market-san-francisco\">Alemany Farmers Market\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/heart-of-the-city-farmers-market-san-francisco\">Civic Center Farmers Market\u003c/a> and do catering.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>I know your business name Estrellita means little stars and I see you have gold inlay stars on your teeth too. Can I ask why all the stars?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Maria:\u003c/strong> Since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a superstar on TV. Thank God I could accomplish that through my food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(Then with a little prompting from Azalea, Maria tells me how her other dream came true too. She has a part in the new Woody Allen film that was recently shot in San Francisco. She was “discovered” on the corner of south Van Ness and 14th wearing a typical dress from El Salvador, when apparently she was noticed by film people scouting for extras. They asked her to be in Allen’s movie and she filmed a scene in which Cate Blanchett asks her for a key to an apartment.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t miss another Tamalada at La Cocina. They have already scheduled next year’s class. Put it on your calendar: December 11, 2013.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recipe: ALICIA'S MANGO TAMALES\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Makes 30-40 tamales, depending on the size you make\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>INGREDIENTS:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>40 - 60 dried corn husks* (this includes extra, in case some tear)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>10 pounds maseca* (corn flour)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>10 sticks unsalted butter, let soften at room temperature 2-3 hours\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>6 cups white sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>6 pounds frozen mango (Whole Foods brand is best) let thaw at room temperature about 2hrs\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>4 14-oz.cans condensed milk\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>*Can find in Mexican markets or Mexican food aisle of most large markets\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>PREPARATION:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For Masa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>In a large pan, cover corn husks with water and boil for 30 min.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli>Combine 3 pounds of thawed mango and 2 cans of condensed milk in blender. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53155\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/martini.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53155\" title=\"Shaken with splash of malaria drug, please. The original James Bond martini is made with gin, vodka and Kina Lillet, a French aperitif wine flavored with a smidge of the anti-malaria drug quinine. Photo: Karen Castillo Farfan/NPR\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/martini.jpg\" alt=\"Shaken with splash of malaria drug, please. The original James Bond martini is made with gin, vodka and Kina Lillet, a French aperitif wine flavored with a smidge of the anti-malaria drug quinine. Photo: Karen Castillo Farfan/NPR\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shaken with splash of malaria drug, please. The original James Bond martini is made with gin, vodka and Kina Lillet, a French aperitif wine flavored with a smidge of the anti-malaria drug quinine. Photo: Karen Castillo Farfan/NPR\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Post by Michaeleen Doucleff, \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/17/167488498/elixirs-made-to-fight-malaria-still-shine-on-the-modern-bar\">The Salt at NPR\u003c/a> (12/20/12)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This week, our colleagues over at the Shots blog have been talking a lot about malaria. And, here at The Salt, that got us thinking about one thing: gin and tonics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As you probably know, tonic is simply carbonated water mixed with quinine, a bitter compound that just happens to cure a malaria infection, albeit not so well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Turns out, gin and tonics aren't the only drinks with ties to the feverish disease. If you're sipping an absinthe cocktail or an Italian aperitif this holiday season, chances are you're also imbibing a bit of \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/12/13/167188333/herbs-and-empires-a-brief-animated-history-of-malaria-drugs\">malaria's history\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many modern day liqueurs like Campari and Pimm's contain quinine. And absinthe –- that anise-flavored spirit with a nasty reputation –- also has a history with malaria.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Absinthe gets its bitter flavor and alleged psychedelic properties from wormwood, a shrub that's been around since the dinosaurs. Coincidentally, the most \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/12/18/167440130/a-view-from-the-ground-thailand-battles-drug-resistant-malaria\">powerful malaria drug\u003c/a> we have today also comes from a type of wormwood found in China. More on that later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53157\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/dubonnet.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53157\" title=\"Dubonnet is a French liqueur made wine, herbs and quinine. Joseph Dubonnet concocted the beverage as way to make troops take their malaria medication. Poster: Jules Chéret /Wikimedia Commons\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/dubonnet.jpg\" alt=\"Dubonnet is a French liqueur made wine, herbs and quinine. Joseph Dubonnet concocted the beverage as way to make troops take their malaria medication. Poster: Jules Chéret /Wikimedia Commons\" width=\"300\" height=\"433\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dubonnet is a French liqueur made wine, herbs and quinine. Joseph Dubonnet concocted the beverage as way to make troops take their malaria medication. Poster: Jules Chéret /Wikimedia Commons\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So how in the heck did all these malaria drugs get mixed in with our mixology?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Let's start with the classic: quinine. The bitter compound comes from the bark of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/rcs/cinchona.html\">cinchona tree\u003c/a> (pronounced sin-KO-neh) in the Andes Mountains of South America.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's unknown who discovered the fever-curing properties of the cinchona bark, but \u003ca href=\"http://www.kew.org/collections/ecbot/collections/topic/cinchona/a-short-history-of-cinchona/index.html\">according\u003c/a> to the Kew Royalty Botanical Gardens, Jesuit missionaries figured it out by about 1650, and soon it became the front-line defense for malaria in Europe (which at the time was treated with all kinds of barbaric approaches, like limb amputations and bloodletting).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By the late 1800s, the Dutch were growing the cinchona tree on the island of Java in Indonesia to meet the high-demand for quinine back in Europe, where monks and pharmacists were using the bark to make medicinal tonics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Herb liqueurs all started this way,\" says \u003ca href=\"http://www.amystewart.com/\">Amy Stewart\u003c/a>, the author of a forthcoming book, \u003cem>The Drunken Botanist\u003c/em>, and a specialist in horticulture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Apothecaries would soak the herbs and wood in alcohol to extract out the active ingredients and preserve them,\" she tells The Salt. \"Then you add a little bit of sugar to make it taste better, and you have a liqueur.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stewart says pharmacist and chemists were making concoctions like this for just about every ailment: stomach aches, constipation, kidney stones and even alcohol-induced liver failure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For malaria, they'd simply add cinchona to the elixirs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some of these quinine-spiked liqueurs are still around today, and the malaria drug gives them a characteristic bitter flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/dining/new-from-lillet-rose.html?_r=0\">Lillet\u003c/a>, a French aperitif that goes into James Bond's famous martini: \"Three parts of Gordon's gin to one part vodka and a half measure of Kina Lillet,\" he \u003ca href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc7n7yyXWsU\">says\u003c/a> in \u003cem>Casino Royale\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's the Italian \u003ca href=\"http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/case-study-cocchi-americano-waking-the-dead/\">Cocchi Americano\u003c/a>, which is an essential component of the Corpse Reviver, one of the first cocktails designed to cure a hangover.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And, then there's Dubonnet — a sweet, quinine-flavored aperitif \u003ca href=\"http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8159201.stm\">beloved\u003c/a> by both the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II. And, in the movie \u003cem>The Way We Were\u003c/em>, Barbara Streisand drank Dubonnet over ice as Katie Morosky.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53156\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/devil.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53156\" title=\"Often mistaken as an ad for absinthe, this 1906 poster actually promotes Maruin Quina, a French aperitif made with white wine infused with cherries, citrus and quinine. Painting by Leonetto Cappiello/Wikimedia Commons\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/devil.jpg\" alt=\"Often mistaken as an ad for absinthe, this 1906 poster actually promotes Maruin Quina, a French aperitif made with white wine infused with cherries, citrus and quinine. Painting by Leonetto Cappiello/Wikimedia Commons\" width=\"300\" height=\"403\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Often mistaken as an ad for absinthe, this 1906 poster actually promotes Maruin Quina, a French aperitif made with white wine infused with cherries, citrus and quinine. Painting by Leonetto Cappiello/Wikimedia Commons\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dubonnet also shares historical roots with the gin and tonic. They were both concocted as a way to get soldiers to take their malaria medication. Dubonnet helped French troops in North Africa get their quinine while British officers in India cut its bitter taste with gin, carbonated water and twist of lime.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So what about absinthe?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Europeans and South Americans were messing around with cinchona and quinine, the Chinese had an even more powerful malaria drug up their sleeve --or should we say, in their tea cup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to a \u003ca href=\"According%20to%20a%20commentary%20in%20the%20British%20Journal%20of%20Clinical\">commentary\u003c/a> in the \u003cem>British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, \u003c/em>traditional Chinese doctors have been treating malaria with a tea made from sweet wormwood, or qinghao, for thousands of years. They'd soak the shrub in water and then wring it out to extract the active ingredients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>The New York Times\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/health/for-intrigue-malaria-drug-artemisinin-gets-the-prize.html?pagewanted=all\">explained\u003c/a> earlier this year how this herbal remedy become a modern-day malaria drug.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the 1960s, Chairman Mao wanted a magic bullet to stop malaria among his troops in North Vietnam. So he enlisted top scientists to find a new malaria drug from herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It took 14 years and over 50 scientists, McNeil says, but finally the scientists isolated a potent anti-malarial compound from sweet wormwood. It's called artemisinin, and we still use it today.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But a note of caution — artemisinin isn't found in the European wormwood used in absinthe, so a drink of that liqueur wouldn't help with a malaria infection.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Copyright 2012 \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/\">National Public Radio\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53155\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/martini.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53155\" title=\"Shaken with splash of malaria drug, please. The original James Bond martini is made with gin, vodka and Kina Lillet, a French aperitif wine flavored with a smidge of the anti-malaria drug quinine. Photo: Karen Castillo Farfan/NPR\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/martini.jpg\" alt=\"Shaken with splash of malaria drug, please. The original James Bond martini is made with gin, vodka and Kina Lillet, a French aperitif wine flavored with a smidge of the anti-malaria drug quinine. Photo: Karen Castillo Farfan/NPR\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shaken with splash of malaria drug, please. The original James Bond martini is made with gin, vodka and Kina Lillet, a French aperitif wine flavored with a smidge of the anti-malaria drug quinine. Photo: Karen Castillo Farfan/NPR\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Post by Michaeleen Doucleff, \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/17/167488498/elixirs-made-to-fight-malaria-still-shine-on-the-modern-bar\">The Salt at NPR\u003c/a> (12/20/12)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This week, our colleagues over at the Shots blog have been talking a lot about malaria. And, here at The Salt, that got us thinking about one thing: gin and tonics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As you probably know, tonic is simply carbonated water mixed with quinine, a bitter compound that just happens to cure a malaria infection, albeit not so well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Turns out, gin and tonics aren't the only drinks with ties to the feverish disease. If you're sipping an absinthe cocktail or an Italian aperitif this holiday season, chances are you're also imbibing a bit of \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/12/13/167188333/herbs-and-empires-a-brief-animated-history-of-malaria-drugs\">malaria's history\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many modern day liqueurs like Campari and Pimm's contain quinine. And absinthe –- that anise-flavored spirit with a nasty reputation –- also has a history with malaria.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Absinthe gets its bitter flavor and alleged psychedelic properties from wormwood, a shrub that's been around since the dinosaurs. Coincidentally, the most \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/12/18/167440130/a-view-from-the-ground-thailand-battles-drug-resistant-malaria\">powerful malaria drug\u003c/a> we have today also comes from a type of wormwood found in China. More on that later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53157\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/dubonnet.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53157\" title=\"Dubonnet is a French liqueur made wine, herbs and quinine. Joseph Dubonnet concocted the beverage as way to make troops take their malaria medication. Poster: Jules Chéret /Wikimedia Commons\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/dubonnet.jpg\" alt=\"Dubonnet is a French liqueur made wine, herbs and quinine. Joseph Dubonnet concocted the beverage as way to make troops take their malaria medication. Poster: Jules Chéret /Wikimedia Commons\" width=\"300\" height=\"433\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dubonnet is a French liqueur made wine, herbs and quinine. Joseph Dubonnet concocted the beverage as way to make troops take their malaria medication. Poster: Jules Chéret /Wikimedia Commons\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So how in the heck did all these malaria drugs get mixed in with our mixology?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Let's start with the classic: quinine. The bitter compound comes from the bark of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/rcs/cinchona.html\">cinchona tree\u003c/a> (pronounced sin-KO-neh) in the Andes Mountains of South America.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's unknown who discovered the fever-curing properties of the cinchona bark, but \u003ca href=\"http://www.kew.org/collections/ecbot/collections/topic/cinchona/a-short-history-of-cinchona/index.html\">according\u003c/a> to the Kew Royalty Botanical Gardens, Jesuit missionaries figured it out by about 1650, and soon it became the front-line defense for malaria in Europe (which at the time was treated with all kinds of barbaric approaches, like limb amputations and bloodletting).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By the late 1800s, the Dutch were growing the cinchona tree on the island of Java in Indonesia to meet the high-demand for quinine back in Europe, where monks and pharmacists were using the bark to make medicinal tonics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Herb liqueurs all started this way,\" says \u003ca href=\"http://www.amystewart.com/\">Amy Stewart\u003c/a>, the author of a forthcoming book, \u003cem>The Drunken Botanist\u003c/em>, and a specialist in horticulture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Apothecaries would soak the herbs and wood in alcohol to extract out the active ingredients and preserve them,\" she tells The Salt. \"Then you add a little bit of sugar to make it taste better, and you have a liqueur.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stewart says pharmacist and chemists were making concoctions like this for just about every ailment: stomach aches, constipation, kidney stones and even alcohol-induced liver failure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For malaria, they'd simply add cinchona to the elixirs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some of these quinine-spiked liqueurs are still around today, and the malaria drug gives them a characteristic bitter flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/dining/new-from-lillet-rose.html?_r=0\">Lillet\u003c/a>, a French aperitif that goes into James Bond's famous martini: \"Three parts of Gordon's gin to one part vodka and a half measure of Kina Lillet,\" he \u003ca href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc7n7yyXWsU\">says\u003c/a> in \u003cem>Casino Royale\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's the Italian \u003ca href=\"http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/case-study-cocchi-americano-waking-the-dead/\">Cocchi Americano\u003c/a>, which is an essential component of the Corpse Reviver, one of the first cocktails designed to cure a hangover.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And, then there's Dubonnet — a sweet, quinine-flavored aperitif \u003ca href=\"http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8159201.stm\">beloved\u003c/a> by both the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II. And, in the movie \u003cem>The Way We Were\u003c/em>, Barbara Streisand drank Dubonnet over ice as Katie Morosky.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_53156\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/devil.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-53156\" title=\"Often mistaken as an ad for absinthe, this 1906 poster actually promotes Maruin Quina, a French aperitif made with white wine infused with cherries, citrus and quinine. Painting by Leonetto Cappiello/Wikimedia Commons\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/devil.jpg\" alt=\"Often mistaken as an ad for absinthe, this 1906 poster actually promotes Maruin Quina, a French aperitif made with white wine infused with cherries, citrus and quinine. 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Dubonnet helped French troops in North Africa get their quinine while British officers in India cut its bitter taste with gin, carbonated water and twist of lime.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So what about absinthe?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Europeans and South Americans were messing around with cinchona and quinine, the Chinese had an even more powerful malaria drug up their sleeve --or should we say, in their tea cup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to a \u003ca href=\"According%20to%20a%20commentary%20in%20the%20British%20Journal%20of%20Clinical\">commentary\u003c/a> in the \u003cem>British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, \u003c/em>traditional Chinese doctors have been treating malaria with a tea made from sweet wormwood, or qinghao, for thousands of years. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holiday-table-nicole-spiridakis.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holiday-table-nicole-spiridakis.jpg\" alt=\"Dining table set for the holidays with linens, candlesticks, clementines and gourds. Photo: Nicole Spiridakis for NPR\" title=\"A dining table set for the holidays with linens, candlesticks, clementines and gourds. Photo: Nicole Spiridakis for NPR\" width=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53043\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Post and Photos by \u003ca href=\"http://www.cucinanicolina.com/\">Nicole Spiridakis\u003c/a>, NPR's \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/12/18/167544018/a-gluten-free-holiday-table\">Kitchen Window\u003c/a> (12/19/12)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get recipes for \u003ca href=\"#hummus\">Sweet Potato Hummus\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"#soup\">Pumpkin-Leek Soup With Coconut Milk\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"#muffins\">Corn Muffins With Sage And Corn\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"#squash\">Acorn Squash Stuffed With Wild Rice And Apples\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"#gratin\">Kale-Chard Gratin\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"#sprouts\">Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Greek Yogurt-Lemon Sauce\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"#pie\">Chocolate Cream Pie\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My family's holiday traditions are simple but consistent: Wake up Christmas morning, drink lots of coffee, eat a good breakfast, and wish each other happy happy. If the weather is nice, we postpone the present opening and pile into the car to head directly to the beach for a walk — a sunny December day along the Northern California coast is something to celebrate. Later, we cook a delicious dinner and sit around the table with a fire glowing in the fireplace nearby.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Simple, yes, but in these waning days of 2012 there is infinite comfort in the familiar. There are the redwoods still standing tall in the backyard; there is my ritual cup of hot chocolate (the only time I drink it); there is my brother yawning and grinning; there are big bowls of citrus fruit; and there are the neighbor's cats creeping over the doorstep.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And there is, inevitably, the discussion about what to cook for the holiday meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few caveats: I don't eat meat, my dad hews to a low-cholesterol diet, my sister-in-law avoids gluten. My brother is generally happy with most things, as long as the meal involves a lot of vegetables and perhaps lamb. My mom and my husband have very few food aversions. Fortunately, despite our specific needs, we are a fairly easygoing bunch as long as the white wine is cold and there's some sort of decadent dessert following dinner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still, it requires some forethought. To that end, the vegetarian entree is often marinated and sauteed portobello mushroom \"steaks,\" or a rich and creamy risotto. Potatoes may be roasted with olive oil instead of mashed with butter in a nod to a healthier lifestyle. And with just a little bit of extra effort, it's possible to eliminate gluten altogether.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a vegetarian, I am very conscious of the reality that not everyone can eat everything. When I cook I try to be aware of dietary concerns and needs. I also keep an eye on the health factor. This typically means incorporating lots of seasonal vegetables in high quantities, using whole ingredients and relying on fresh flavors to keep my dishes interesting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Making good use of vegetables and simple ingredients is key to the gluten-free holiday table. In the recipes below, I've attempted to give options for a complete, gluten-free holiday dinner from start to finish, and which I firmly believe will appeal to those who need to avoid gluten as well as those who can tolerate it. Where applicable I've included substitutions for those who also cannot eat dairy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pumpkin leek soup served with sage-laced corn muffins starts things off on a satisfyingly seasonal note. Roasted acorn squash stuffed with a wild rice mixture that also includes apples and dried cranberries is a hearty and satisfying — and, dare I argue, quite beautiful — naturally gluten-free and vegan main dish (of course, a more traditional roast also can be cooked without a speck of flour). And a smooth, silky chocolate cream pie with a toasted hazelnut-cocoa crust slips down all too quickly to flourlessly complete the repast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>Dealing with varied dietary restrictions may initially seem daunting and can add yet another complication to this glorious yet hectic season. Don't fret. Keep it simple, keep it fresh, and keep it real.\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>While my family's holiday traditions may seem distinctly Californian — anchored by that beach trip and clementines that perfume the kitchen — I'd bet that regardless of geography, what we so eagerly anticipate is gathering together to eat and be merry (that and a few presents given and received). It is perhaps the most consistent and enduring holiday tradition.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year I'm hoping for sun along the Pacific — really the only present I could ask for — and a long evening around the table with my nearest and dearest. Also, that chocolate cream pie. Gluten-free or no, it's the perfect way to toast the season.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"hummus\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Sweet Potato Hummus\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This is a riff on a hummus I came across years ago on food writer Kim O'Donnel's erstwhile food blog, A Mighty Appetite, for \u003c/em>The Washington Post\u003cem>. I dearly love to make it during the holidays. Sweet potatoes stand in for chickpeas in a thick dip that is delicious served with apple slices or gluten-free rice crackers. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidayhummus.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidayhummus.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Hummus\" title=\"Sweet Potato Hummus\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53045\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 2 cups\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 cloves garlic, with skins on\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 tablespoon olive oil\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 cup tahini\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3 tablespoons lemon juice\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 teaspoon black pepper\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large piece of tin foil, spread out sweet potato pieces, onion and garlic, and drizzle with the olive oil. Fold up into a packet and place in a baking dish. Roast about 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from oven, remove skins from garlic cloves, and place it all in a food processor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Process the vegetables until smooth. Add tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and process until a smooth paste forms. Taste for salt and add more if needed. If hummus is too thick, add a bit more lemon juice or a splash of warm water.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"soup\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Pumpkin-Leek Soup With Coconut Milk\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>If you prefer butternut squash, swap a large squash for the pumpkin. It will taste equally as lovely with the coconut milk.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysoup.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysoup.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin-Leek Soup With Coconut Milk\" title=\"Pumpkin-Leek Soup With Coconut Milk\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53048\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 6 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 medium-sized sugar pumpkin, or two small sugar pumpkins\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 leeks, thinly sliced (white part only), with green stems discarded\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3 tablespoons olive oil\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup dry white wine\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon cumin\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>5 cups vegetable broth\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon salt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Black pepper\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon dried thyme\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 to 1/2 cup coconut milk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 400 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cut pumpkin in half and scoop out seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Add three of the sliced leeks and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until pumpkin is tender. Remove from oven and let cool, then scoop out pumpkin flesh with a spoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Saute remaining leek and chopped yellow onion over medium heat about 5 minutes, until soft. Add cumin and white wine, and stir to combine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Add roasted leeks, pumpkin, broth, salt, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook about 10 minutes. With an immersion blender or in a food processor, puree the soup until it is very smooth. Just before serving, stir in the coconut milk to taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"muffins\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Corn Muffins With Sage And Corn\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>These muffins pair beautifully with the pumpkin-leek soup, but the recipe also can be baked in a loaf pan and crumbled up to use in a cornbread dressing if you are roasting a bird and need a gluten-free stuffing option. (Note: to make dairy-free, swap soy milk for buttermilk and vegetable oil for butter.)\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaymuffin_.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaymuffin_.jpg\" alt=\"Corn Muffins With Sage And Corn\" title=\"Corn Muffins With Sage And Corn\" width=\"300\" height=\"313\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53046\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 1 dozen muffins\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 cups cornmeal\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 teaspoons baking powder\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon baking soda\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon salt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 large egg, beaten\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 cup buttermilk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup honey\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 cup fresh or frozen corn\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, egg, buttermilk and honey, and add to dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Stir in corn and sage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pour into muffin tin and fill cups evenly. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"squash\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Acorn Squash Stuffed With Wild Rice And Apples\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Chopped apples are a lovely seasonal surprise in this dish that is both gluten-free and vegan. Serve this as your vegetarian entree, or alongside a meaty main dish.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysquash-.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysquash-.jpg\" alt=\"Acorn Squash Stuffed With Wild Rice And Apple\" title=\"Acorn Squash Stuffed With Wild Rice And Apple\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53050\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 4 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 medium acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each), halved lengthwise and seeds removed\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 tablespoons olive oil\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 medium shallots, finely chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 rib celery, diced\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 large apple, such as Fuji, peeled, cored and finely chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 tablespoon dried thyme\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon dried rosemary\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon black pepper\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 450 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Place squash cut side up on a baking sheet, brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tops and insides of the squash halves, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until just fork tender, 25 to 30 minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add onion, shallots, carrot, celery and apple. Season with salt and pepper and stir to coat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in thyme and rosemary and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remove from heat and stir in the rice, cranberries and measured salt and pepper.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Divide rice filling among the roasted squash halves (about 1/2 cup for each). Continue roasting until squash is completely fork tender, the edges have started to brown and the filling is heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"gratin\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Kale-Chard Gratin\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This gratin could hardly be easier to make: steam greens, add a sauteed onion and a little milk and herbs, and bake. The result is something I don't just save for the holidays — it's too good not to eat all winter long. (Note: To make dairy-free, omit cheese and swap soy or nut milk for whole milk.)\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaygratin.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaygratin.jpg\" alt=\"Kale-Chard Gratin\" title=\"Kale-Chard Gratin\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53044\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 6 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 bunch chard, roughly chopped with bottom stems discarded\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 bunch kale, roughly chopped with bottom stems discarded\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3 tablespoons olive oil\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 medium red onion\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon cornstarch\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon dried thyme\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Salt and pepper to taste\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup (or less) Parmesan cheese (optional)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 350 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add chard and kale and cook 5 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the onion. Saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the greens and cook about 2 more minutes. Sprinkle the cornstarch onto the vegetables and stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup milk. You want the chard to be wet but not floating in liquid — add more milk if it's too dry. Stir and cook a few more minutes. Add thyme, salt and pepper, and stir to incorporate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Butter a large baking pan and pour in the chard mixture. Evenly sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, if using, across the top. Bake 30 minutes, remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"sprouts\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Greek Yogurt-Lemon Sauce\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>I was inspired to make this dish after having a wonderful plate of roasted Brussels sprouts at the Washington, D.C., restaurant Zaytinya last month. Roasting the sprouts brings out a bit of sweetness that is nicely balanced by the tart lemon and yogurt sauce. Sometimes I also roast a head of cauliflower and add it to the mix as well. (Note: To make dairy-free, try making the sauce with tahini instead of yogurt.)\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysprouts.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysprouts.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Greek Yogurt-Lemon Sauce\" title=\"Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Greek Yogurt-Lemon Sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53049\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 4 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3/4 pound to 1 pound Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and cut in half\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 tablespoons olive oil\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 tablespoon lemon juice\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon salt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 medium-sized red onion, thinly sliced\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 425 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spread Brussels sprouts in a large baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Cook until tender, about 25 minutes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, whisk together Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice and salt. When sprouts are done, remove from oven and place in a bowl. Mix in the yogurt sauce and toss to coat the sprouts evenly. Add the onion, and stir gently to incorporate. Serve warm or at room temperature.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"pie\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Chocolate Cream Pie\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>I often make a chocolate cream pie for holiday gatherings because it seems just the right amount of decadence to properly celebrate the season. Here, I've come up with a slightly crumbly hazelnut-cocoa crust that is suitably gluten-free as well as utterly addictive.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaypie.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaypie.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Cream Pie\" title=\"Chocolate Cream Pie\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53047\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 10 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Crust\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 1/2 cups hazelnuts, toasted\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup sugar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 tablespoons butter, melted\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Filling\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2/3 cup sugar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup cornstarch\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon salt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 large egg yolks\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3 cups whole milk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon vanilla\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 350 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For crust, in a food processor, process hazelnuts, sugar and cocoa powder until fine. Place in a bowl and add melted butter. Press onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake until slightly crisp, about 25 minutes, and cool on a rack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, make the filling. In a 3-quart heavy saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt and yolks until combined well. Add milk in a stream, whisking. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking, then reduce heat and simmer, whisking, 1 minute (filling will be thick).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Force filling through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, then whisk in chocolate, butter and vanilla. Cover surface of filling with a buttered round of wax paper and cool completely, about 2 hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spoon filling into crust and chill pie, loosely covered, at least 6 hours before serving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Copyright 2012 \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/\">National Public Radio\u003c/a>.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And there is, inevitably, the discussion about what to cook for the holiday meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few caveats: I don't eat meat, my dad hews to a low-cholesterol diet, my sister-in-law avoids gluten. My brother is generally happy with most things, as long as the meal involves a lot of vegetables and perhaps lamb. My mom and my husband have very few food aversions. Fortunately, despite our specific needs, we are a fairly easygoing bunch as long as the white wine is cold and there's some sort of decadent dessert following dinner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still, it requires some forethought. To that end, the vegetarian entree is often marinated and sauteed portobello mushroom \"steaks,\" or a rich and creamy risotto. Potatoes may be roasted with olive oil instead of mashed with butter in a nod to a healthier lifestyle. And with just a little bit of extra effort, it's possible to eliminate gluten altogether.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a vegetarian, I am very conscious of the reality that not everyone can eat everything. When I cook I try to be aware of dietary concerns and needs. I also keep an eye on the health factor. This typically means incorporating lots of seasonal vegetables in high quantities, using whole ingredients and relying on fresh flavors to keep my dishes interesting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Making good use of vegetables and simple ingredients is key to the gluten-free holiday table. In the recipes below, I've attempted to give options for a complete, gluten-free holiday dinner from start to finish, and which I firmly believe will appeal to those who need to avoid gluten as well as those who can tolerate it. Where applicable I've included substitutions for those who also cannot eat dairy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pumpkin leek soup served with sage-laced corn muffins starts things off on a satisfyingly seasonal note. Roasted acorn squash stuffed with a wild rice mixture that also includes apples and dried cranberries is a hearty and satisfying — and, dare I argue, quite beautiful — naturally gluten-free and vegan main dish (of course, a more traditional roast also can be cooked without a speck of flour). And a smooth, silky chocolate cream pie with a toasted hazelnut-cocoa crust slips down all too quickly to flourlessly complete the repast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>Dealing with varied dietary restrictions may initially seem daunting and can add yet another complication to this glorious yet hectic season. Don't fret. Keep it simple, keep it fresh, and keep it real.\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>While my family's holiday traditions may seem distinctly Californian — anchored by that beach trip and clementines that perfume the kitchen — I'd bet that regardless of geography, what we so eagerly anticipate is gathering together to eat and be merry (that and a few presents given and received). It is perhaps the most consistent and enduring holiday tradition.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year I'm hoping for sun along the Pacific — really the only present I could ask for — and a long evening around the table with my nearest and dearest. Also, that chocolate cream pie. Gluten-free or no, it's the perfect way to toast the season.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"hummus\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Sweet Potato Hummus\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This is a riff on a hummus I came across years ago on food writer Kim O'Donnel's erstwhile food blog, A Mighty Appetite, for \u003c/em>The Washington Post\u003cem>. I dearly love to make it during the holidays. Sweet potatoes stand in for chickpeas in a thick dip that is delicious served with apple slices or gluten-free rice crackers. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidayhummus.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidayhummus.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Hummus\" title=\"Sweet Potato Hummus\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53045\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 2 cups\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 cloves garlic, with skins on\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 tablespoon olive oil\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 cup tahini\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3 tablespoons lemon juice\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 teaspoon black pepper\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large piece of tin foil, spread out sweet potato pieces, onion and garlic, and drizzle with the olive oil. Fold up into a packet and place in a baking dish. Roast about 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from oven, remove skins from garlic cloves, and place it all in a food processor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Process the vegetables until smooth. Add tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and process until a smooth paste forms. Taste for salt and add more if needed. If hummus is too thick, add a bit more lemon juice or a splash of warm water.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"soup\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Pumpkin-Leek Soup With Coconut Milk\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>If you prefer butternut squash, swap a large squash for the pumpkin. It will taste equally as lovely with the coconut milk.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysoup.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysoup.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin-Leek Soup With Coconut Milk\" title=\"Pumpkin-Leek Soup With Coconut Milk\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53048\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 6 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 medium-sized sugar pumpkin, or two small sugar pumpkins\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 leeks, thinly sliced (white part only), with green stems discarded\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3 tablespoons olive oil\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup dry white wine\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon cumin\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>5 cups vegetable broth\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon salt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Black pepper\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon dried thyme\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 to 1/2 cup coconut milk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 400 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cut pumpkin in half and scoop out seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Add three of the sliced leeks and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until pumpkin is tender. Remove from oven and let cool, then scoop out pumpkin flesh with a spoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Saute remaining leek and chopped yellow onion over medium heat about 5 minutes, until soft. Add cumin and white wine, and stir to combine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Add roasted leeks, pumpkin, broth, salt, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook about 10 minutes. With an immersion blender or in a food processor, puree the soup until it is very smooth. Just before serving, stir in the coconut milk to taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"muffins\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Corn Muffins With Sage And Corn\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>These muffins pair beautifully with the pumpkin-leek soup, but the recipe also can be baked in a loaf pan and crumbled up to use in a cornbread dressing if you are roasting a bird and need a gluten-free stuffing option. (Note: to make dairy-free, swap soy milk for buttermilk and vegetable oil for butter.)\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaymuffin_.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaymuffin_.jpg\" alt=\"Corn Muffins With Sage And Corn\" title=\"Corn Muffins With Sage And Corn\" width=\"300\" height=\"313\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53046\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 1 dozen muffins\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 cups cornmeal\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 teaspoons baking powder\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon baking soda\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon salt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 large egg, beaten\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 cup buttermilk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup honey\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 cup fresh or frozen corn\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, egg, buttermilk and honey, and add to dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Stir in corn and sage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pour into muffin tin and fill cups evenly. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"squash\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Acorn Squash Stuffed With Wild Rice And Apples\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Chopped apples are a lovely seasonal surprise in this dish that is both gluten-free and vegan. Serve this as your vegetarian entree, or alongside a meaty main dish.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysquash-.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysquash-.jpg\" alt=\"Acorn Squash Stuffed With Wild Rice And Apple\" title=\"Acorn Squash Stuffed With Wild Rice And Apple\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53050\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 4 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 medium acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each), halved lengthwise and seeds removed\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 tablespoons olive oil\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 medium shallots, finely chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 rib celery, diced\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 large apple, such as Fuji, peeled, cored and finely chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 tablespoon dried thyme\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon dried rosemary\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon black pepper\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 450 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Place squash cut side up on a baking sheet, brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tops and insides of the squash halves, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until just fork tender, 25 to 30 minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add onion, shallots, carrot, celery and apple. Season with salt and pepper and stir to coat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in thyme and rosemary and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remove from heat and stir in the rice, cranberries and measured salt and pepper.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Divide rice filling among the roasted squash halves (about 1/2 cup for each). Continue roasting until squash is completely fork tender, the edges have started to brown and the filling is heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"gratin\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Kale-Chard Gratin\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This gratin could hardly be easier to make: steam greens, add a sauteed onion and a little milk and herbs, and bake. The result is something I don't just save for the holidays — it's too good not to eat all winter long. (Note: To make dairy-free, omit cheese and swap soy or nut milk for whole milk.)\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaygratin.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaygratin.jpg\" alt=\"Kale-Chard Gratin\" title=\"Kale-Chard Gratin\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53044\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 6 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 bunch chard, roughly chopped with bottom stems discarded\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 bunch kale, roughly chopped with bottom stems discarded\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3 tablespoons olive oil\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 medium red onion\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon cornstarch\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon dried thyme\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Salt and pepper to taste\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup (or less) Parmesan cheese (optional)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 350 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add chard and kale and cook 5 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the onion. Saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the greens and cook about 2 more minutes. Sprinkle the cornstarch onto the vegetables and stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup milk. You want the chard to be wet but not floating in liquid — add more milk if it's too dry. Stir and cook a few more minutes. Add thyme, salt and pepper, and stir to incorporate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Butter a large baking pan and pour in the chard mixture. Evenly sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, if using, across the top. Bake 30 minutes, remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"sprouts\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Greek Yogurt-Lemon Sauce\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>I was inspired to make this dish after having a wonderful plate of roasted Brussels sprouts at the Washington, D.C., restaurant Zaytinya last month. Roasting the sprouts brings out a bit of sweetness that is nicely balanced by the tart lemon and yogurt sauce. Sometimes I also roast a head of cauliflower and add it to the mix as well. (Note: To make dairy-free, try making the sauce with tahini instead of yogurt.)\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysprouts.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaysprouts.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Greek Yogurt-Lemon Sauce\" title=\"Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Greek Yogurt-Lemon Sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53049\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 4 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3/4 pound to 1 pound Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and cut in half\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 tablespoons olive oil\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 tablespoon lemon juice\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon salt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 medium-sized red onion, thinly sliced\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 425 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spread Brussels sprouts in a large baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Cook until tender, about 25 minutes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, whisk together Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice and salt. When sprouts are done, remove from oven and place in a bowl. Mix in the yogurt sauce and toss to coat the sprouts evenly. Add the onion, and stir gently to incorporate. Serve warm or at room temperature.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca name=\"pie\">\u003c/a>Recipe: Chocolate Cream Pie\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>I often make a chocolate cream pie for holiday gatherings because it seems just the right amount of decadence to properly celebrate the season. Here, I've come up with a slightly crumbly hazelnut-cocoa crust that is suitably gluten-free as well as utterly addictive.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaypie.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/holidaypie.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Cream Pie\" title=\"Chocolate Cream Pie\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53047\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 10 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Crust\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 1/2 cups hazelnuts, toasted\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup sugar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 tablespoons butter, melted\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Filling\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2/3 cup sugar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/4 cup cornstarch\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1/2 teaspoon salt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>4 large egg yolks\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>3 cups whole milk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>1 teaspoon vanilla\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heat oven to 350 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For crust, in a food processor, process hazelnuts, sugar and cocoa powder until fine. Place in a bowl and add melted butter. Press onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake until slightly crisp, about 25 minutes, and cool on a rack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, make the filling. In a 3-quart heavy saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt and yolks until combined well. Add milk in a stream, whisking. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking, then reduce heat and simmer, whisking, 1 minute (filling will be thick).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Force filling through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, then whisk in chocolate, butter and vanilla. Cover surface of filling with a buttered round of wax paper and cool completely, about 2 hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spoon filling into crust and chill pie, loosely covered, at least 6 hours before serving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52979\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/sarah-miles.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/sarah-miles.jpg\" alt=\"Sara Miles. Photo courtesy of Sara Miles.\" title=\"Sara Miles. Photo courtesy of Sara Miles.\" width=\"560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52979\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sara Miles. Photo courtesy of Sara Miles.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She's not your stereotypical Christian do-gooder: Former hardcore foreign correspondent \u003ca href=\"http://saramiles.net/\">Sara Miles\u003c/a>, a self-described Jesus freak, also counts lesbian, activist leftist, author, and former atheist among her handles. Oh, and she's the mom of a 23-year-old too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52973\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 324px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/1PantryLineFar4C.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/1PantryLineFar4C.jpg\" alt=\"The Food Pantry Line.\" title=\"The Food Pantry Line. Photo courtesy of The Food Pantry\" width=\"324\" height=\"216\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52973\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Food Pantry Line.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So just how does someone like Miles, 59, long suspicious of church-run charities, wind up having \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/FINDING-MY-RELIGION-How-San-Francisco-writer-2646175.php#page-1\">a religious transformation\u003c/a> and founding \u003ca href=\"http://thefoodpantry.org/\">The Food Pantry\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.saintgregorys.org/\">St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church\u003c/a> in San Francisco? It all started with a bite of bread and sip of wine, almost 20 years ago now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Today, this former line cook and current director of ministry at the church finds herself helping to feed up to 600 hungry people in the city every week. Over 1,400 people are registered at The Food Pantry and come alternate weeks to get groceries. And for the past dozen years Miles has pulled this feat off without any funding from the church or government agencies. (The non-profit food pantry, while housed inside the church, is not a church-run program.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PwKqzmnuEc]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead, Miles runs the operation on the generous support of community members and through fund-raising events like the \u003ca href=\"http://newtastemarketplace.org/\">New Taste Marketplace\u003c/a>, the most recent of which was held December 1 and raised around three thousand dollars. The event was hosted by \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/jessehirsch/\">occasional BAB contributor\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfexaminer.com/people/jesse-hirsch\">\u003cem>SF Examiner\u003c/em> restaurant critic Jesse Hirsch\u003c/a>, who lined up some 30 edible vendors including food trucks, local food artisans selling take-home gift items, and on-site gourmet grub (this writer welcomed the \u003ca href=\"http://artofarancini.wordpress.com/\">arancini\u003c/a> on a cold day).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Miles' efforts have spawned more than 18 other food pantries around the Bay Area. Every Friday the author of \u003ca href=\"http://saramiles.net/books/take_this_bread\">\u003cem>Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion\u003c/em>\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://saramiles.net/books/jesus_freak\">\u003cem>Jesus Freak\u003c/em>\u003c/a> helps transform the church's main sanctuary into a sort of free pop-up farmers' market for the poor where this city's most needy pick up produce, pantry items, and other edibles. She welcomes everyone -- ex-cons, meth heads, former heroin addicts, the elderly and the infirm, pensioners, those with dubious immigration status, and others without homes, gay, straight, and transsexual. Unlike some other food programs, nobody has to prove they're poor either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52974\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/28.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/28-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteering at The Food Pantry.\" title=\"Volunteering at The Food Pantry. Photo courtesy of The Food Pantry.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52974\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volunteering at The Food Pantry.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Many of these hungry souls serve as volunteers too. About nine tons of groceries, supplied by the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sffoodbank.org/\">San Francisco Food Bank\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodrunners.org/\">Food Runners\u003c/a>, are handed out each week. Unlike some other programs, much of what goes home is fresh fruit and vegetables--not processed foods or canned goods--along with rice, beans, cereal, bread, and other items. Neighbors supplement food bank offerings with hyper-local donations of apples, figs, and lemons from backyard gardens.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along the way, Miles, an avid cook, has encountered the powerful connection people make when they enjoy a meal together -- whether it's in the home she shares with her partner, at church with the 50 volunteers at The Food Pantry, or in unfamiliar territory in her former war reporter life when strangers took her and a group of guerrilla soldiers she traveled with in and shared their supper.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Miles believes everyone deserves to eat and the desire to nourish others is a universal phenomenon that transcends class, race, and economic status. She shared her food philosophy during this season of giving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there skills from your journalism days that come in handy in your pantry work?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nI love hearing people's stories and at The Food Pantry there are a million of them! \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are the biggest misconceptions about hunger in our community?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco is foodie heaven for people who have money. But rents are so crazily high in this city that if you're working at a low-wage job (or even two low-wage jobs) it's hard to earn enough to buy basic groceries, never mind wood-fired artisan pizza.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Who are your clients and your volunteers and where do they come from?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWe give groceries to all kinds of people, from all over San Francisco: elderly and disabled people living on Social Security; parents with young kids; minimum-wage workers; immigrants from Latin America, Russia, and China; families who've lost their homes, runaway teens, the newly unemployed. These same people run The Food Pantry: almost all our volunteers are folks who came to get food, and stayed to help others. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How does the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Food-banks-seeing-new-face-of-hunger-3206406.php\">\"new face\" of hunger\u003c/a> play out at The Food Pantry?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOver the last two years, we've had more people show up who've never been to a food pantry before, but are in trouble because they lost their jobs or have had their hours cut back. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What have you learned from your clientele and your volunteers?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThat poor people are incredibly resourceful, smart, and generous. That everyone has something to give--and wants to give it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52978\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 177px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/russianlady600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/russianlady600-177x300.jpg\" alt=\"101 year old Russian woman client at The Food Pantry.\" title=\"101 year old Russian woman client at The Food Pantry. Photo courtesy of The Food Pantry.\" width=\"177\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52978\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">101 year old Russian woman client at The Food Pantry.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do you have any particularly memorable clients?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nLast week we celebrated the birthday of a Russian woman who had just turned 101. She accepted a bunch of roses gracefully from our volunteers, and then carried some of her own groceries home!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Has anything in particular touched you during the dozen years you've fed people at the pantry?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIt always means a lot when someone who's hungry and has come to get groceries brings food to share with others. Over the years we've been given homemade tamales, dumplings, cakes, lumpia, soup, carrot juice, pies, chili -- you name the food, people want to share it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>When people come to stock up on food, what are some go-to items everyone seeks?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nFresh fruit is a favorite: we usually have several varieties, thanks to the growers who supply us with oranges, grapes, mandarins, strawberries, pears, melons, apples and more. The Russians are very happy when we have yogurt. We always offer rice, beans, cereal, bread, and potatoes. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why have people pick their own food?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nEach week, there's something for everyone. We let people choose their own groceries: It's more dignified, and there's far less waste. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52977\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/pantry-overview.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/pantry-overview-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The Food Pantry.\" title=\"The Food Pantry. Photo courtesy of The Food Pantry.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52977\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Food Pantry.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What's radical about running a food pantry?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nUnlike some places, at The Food Pantry we don't ask you to prove anything to get groceries: you don't have to show us a picture ID, verify your income or your address, document how many kids you have, show us utility bills, prove you're a citizen, or otherwise jump through hoops. We don't think anyone should have to demonstrate they're \"deserving\" in order to eat. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Can you sum up your self-described preoccupation with food?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nI worked in restaurants for years, as a line cook. I still cook a lot for people. I had a religious conversion, midlife, when I ate a piece of bread at my first communion. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How does your faith, activism, and need to feed the hungry intersect?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOn the St. Gregory's altar there's an inscription from the 7th century bishop Isaac of Ninevah: \"Did not our Lord dine with publicans and harlots? Therefore, make no distinction between worthy and unworthy: all must be equal in your eyes to love and to serve.\" After all, Christianity is a faith that connects God with human beings through eating. A few years ago, we were honored to have Bishop Desmond Tutu come visit The Food Pantry, and he told the volunteers, \"Thank you, because when you feed the people, you're feeding God.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What's the idea behind the New Taste Marketplace and how did \u003ca href=\"http://sf.eater.com/archives/2012/11/14/why_examiner_critic_jesse_hirsch_is_keeping_new_taste_marketplace_alive.php\">Jesse Hirsch's first event\u003c/a> pan out?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWe created New Taste as a way to connect people who are passionate about food with people who are hungry and to deepen everyone's understanding of the ways food can build community. \u003ca href=\"http://thefoodpantry.org/2011/11/22/behind-the-scenes-fall-2011/\">Elianna Roffman\u003c/a> [now \u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/page/cuesa-staff\">Elianna Friedman\u003c/a>] was NTM's fabulous founding market director, and when she stepped down Michael Davidson (the great \u003ca href=\"http://grilledcheezguy.com/\">GrilledCheez Guy\u003c/a>) ran it for a while. We took a break, and then Jesse Hirsch organized the December NTM, which was a huge success. Jesse is just wonderful to work with: he's completely unflappable, and a genius at bringing together the most interesting foods and the most interesting people. We're discussing another market sometime in the spring. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What do you need most to continue with your outreach?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWorking with the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sffoodbank.org/\">San Francisco Food Bank\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodrunners.org/\">Food Runners\u003c/a>, we can provide fresh groceries for a family for about $1 a week, and we feed about 500 people a week. So financial gifts go a long way--fifty bucks will buy groceries for one family for a year. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>All photos courtesy of The Food Pantry\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52979\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/sarah-miles.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/sarah-miles.jpg\" alt=\"Sara Miles. Photo courtesy of Sara Miles.\" title=\"Sara Miles. Photo courtesy of Sara Miles.\" width=\"560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52979\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sara Miles. Photo courtesy of Sara Miles.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She's not your stereotypical Christian do-gooder: Former hardcore foreign correspondent \u003ca href=\"http://saramiles.net/\">Sara Miles\u003c/a>, a self-described Jesus freak, also counts lesbian, activist leftist, author, and former atheist among her handles. Oh, and she's the mom of a 23-year-old too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52973\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 324px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/1PantryLineFar4C.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/1PantryLineFar4C.jpg\" alt=\"The Food Pantry Line.\" title=\"The Food Pantry Line. Photo courtesy of The Food Pantry\" width=\"324\" height=\"216\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52973\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Food Pantry Line.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So just how does someone like Miles, 59, long suspicious of church-run charities, wind up having \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/FINDING-MY-RELIGION-How-San-Francisco-writer-2646175.php#page-1\">a religious transformation\u003c/a> and founding \u003ca href=\"http://thefoodpantry.org/\">The Food Pantry\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.saintgregorys.org/\">St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church\u003c/a> in San Francisco? It all started with a bite of bread and sip of wine, almost 20 years ago now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Today, this former line cook and current director of ministry at the church finds herself helping to feed up to 600 hungry people in the city every week. Over 1,400 people are registered at The Food Pantry and come alternate weeks to get groceries. And for the past dozen years Miles has pulled this feat off without any funding from the church or government agencies. (The non-profit food pantry, while housed inside the church, is not a church-run program.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/9PwKqzmnuEc'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/9PwKqzmnuEc'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead, Miles runs the operation on the generous support of community members and through fund-raising events like the \u003ca href=\"http://newtastemarketplace.org/\">New Taste Marketplace\u003c/a>, the most recent of which was held December 1 and raised around three thousand dollars. The event was hosted by \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/jessehirsch/\">occasional BAB contributor\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfexaminer.com/people/jesse-hirsch\">\u003cem>SF Examiner\u003c/em> restaurant critic Jesse Hirsch\u003c/a>, who lined up some 30 edible vendors including food trucks, local food artisans selling take-home gift items, and on-site gourmet grub (this writer welcomed the \u003ca href=\"http://artofarancini.wordpress.com/\">arancini\u003c/a> on a cold day).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Miles' efforts have spawned more than 18 other food pantries around the Bay Area. Every Friday the author of \u003ca href=\"http://saramiles.net/books/take_this_bread\">\u003cem>Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion\u003c/em>\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://saramiles.net/books/jesus_freak\">\u003cem>Jesus Freak\u003c/em>\u003c/a> helps transform the church's main sanctuary into a sort of free pop-up farmers' market for the poor where this city's most needy pick up produce, pantry items, and other edibles. She welcomes everyone -- ex-cons, meth heads, former heroin addicts, the elderly and the infirm, pensioners, those with dubious immigration status, and others without homes, gay, straight, and transsexual. Unlike some other food programs, nobody has to prove they're poor either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52974\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/28.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/28-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteering at The Food Pantry.\" title=\"Volunteering at The Food Pantry. Photo courtesy of The Food Pantry.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52974\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volunteering at The Food Pantry.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Many of these hungry souls serve as volunteers too. About nine tons of groceries, supplied by the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sffoodbank.org/\">San Francisco Food Bank\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodrunners.org/\">Food Runners\u003c/a>, are handed out each week. Unlike some other programs, much of what goes home is fresh fruit and vegetables--not processed foods or canned goods--along with rice, beans, cereal, bread, and other items. Neighbors supplement food bank offerings with hyper-local donations of apples, figs, and lemons from backyard gardens.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along the way, Miles, an avid cook, has encountered the powerful connection people make when they enjoy a meal together -- whether it's in the home she shares with her partner, at church with the 50 volunteers at The Food Pantry, or in unfamiliar territory in her former war reporter life when strangers took her and a group of guerrilla soldiers she traveled with in and shared their supper.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Miles believes everyone deserves to eat and the desire to nourish others is a universal phenomenon that transcends class, race, and economic status. She shared her food philosophy during this season of giving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there skills from your journalism days that come in handy in your pantry work?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nI love hearing people's stories and at The Food Pantry there are a million of them! \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are the biggest misconceptions about hunger in our community?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco is foodie heaven for people who have money. But rents are so crazily high in this city that if you're working at a low-wage job (or even two low-wage jobs) it's hard to earn enough to buy basic groceries, never mind wood-fired artisan pizza.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Who are your clients and your volunteers and where do they come from?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWe give groceries to all kinds of people, from all over San Francisco: elderly and disabled people living on Social Security; parents with young kids; minimum-wage workers; immigrants from Latin America, Russia, and China; families who've lost their homes, runaway teens, the newly unemployed. These same people run The Food Pantry: almost all our volunteers are folks who came to get food, and stayed to help others. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How does the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Food-banks-seeing-new-face-of-hunger-3206406.php\">\"new face\" of hunger\u003c/a> play out at The Food Pantry?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOver the last two years, we've had more people show up who've never been to a food pantry before, but are in trouble because they lost their jobs or have had their hours cut back. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What have you learned from your clientele and your volunteers?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThat poor people are incredibly resourceful, smart, and generous. That everyone has something to give--and wants to give it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52978\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 177px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/russianlady600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/russianlady600-177x300.jpg\" alt=\"101 year old Russian woman client at The Food Pantry.\" title=\"101 year old Russian woman client at The Food Pantry. Photo courtesy of The Food Pantry.\" width=\"177\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52978\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">101 year old Russian woman client at The Food Pantry.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do you have any particularly memorable clients?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nLast week we celebrated the birthday of a Russian woman who had just turned 101. She accepted a bunch of roses gracefully from our volunteers, and then carried some of her own groceries home!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Has anything in particular touched you during the dozen years you've fed people at the pantry?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIt always means a lot when someone who's hungry and has come to get groceries brings food to share with others. Over the years we've been given homemade tamales, dumplings, cakes, lumpia, soup, carrot juice, pies, chili -- you name the food, people want to share it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>When people come to stock up on food, what are some go-to items everyone seeks?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nFresh fruit is a favorite: we usually have several varieties, thanks to the growers who supply us with oranges, grapes, mandarins, strawberries, pears, melons, apples and more. The Russians are very happy when we have yogurt. We always offer rice, beans, cereal, bread, and potatoes. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why have people pick their own food?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nEach week, there's something for everyone. We let people choose their own groceries: It's more dignified, and there's far less waste. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52977\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/pantry-overview.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/pantry-overview-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The Food Pantry.\" title=\"The Food Pantry. Photo courtesy of The Food Pantry.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52977\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Food Pantry.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What's radical about running a food pantry?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nUnlike some places, at The Food Pantry we don't ask you to prove anything to get groceries: you don't have to show us a picture ID, verify your income or your address, document how many kids you have, show us utility bills, prove you're a citizen, or otherwise jump through hoops. We don't think anyone should have to demonstrate they're \"deserving\" in order to eat. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Can you sum up your self-described preoccupation with food?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nI worked in restaurants for years, as a line cook. I still cook a lot for people. I had a religious conversion, midlife, when I ate a piece of bread at my first communion. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How does your faith, activism, and need to feed the hungry intersect?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOn the St. Gregory's altar there's an inscription from the 7th century bishop Isaac of Ninevah: \"Did not our Lord dine with publicans and harlots? Therefore, make no distinction between worthy and unworthy: all must be equal in your eyes to love and to serve.\" After all, Christianity is a faith that connects God with human beings through eating. A few years ago, we were honored to have Bishop Desmond Tutu come visit The Food Pantry, and he told the volunteers, \"Thank you, because when you feed the people, you're feeding God.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What's the idea behind the New Taste Marketplace and how did \u003ca href=\"http://sf.eater.com/archives/2012/11/14/why_examiner_critic_jesse_hirsch_is_keeping_new_taste_marketplace_alive.php\">Jesse Hirsch's first event\u003c/a> pan out?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWe created New Taste as a way to connect people who are passionate about food with people who are hungry and to deepen everyone's understanding of the ways food can build community. \u003ca href=\"http://thefoodpantry.org/2011/11/22/behind-the-scenes-fall-2011/\">Elianna Roffman\u003c/a> [now \u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/page/cuesa-staff\">Elianna Friedman\u003c/a>] was NTM's fabulous founding market director, and when she stepped down Michael Davidson (the great \u003ca href=\"http://grilledcheezguy.com/\">GrilledCheez Guy\u003c/a>) ran it for a while. We took a break, and then Jesse Hirsch organized the December NTM, which was a huge success. Jesse is just wonderful to work with: he's completely unflappable, and a genius at bringing together the most interesting foods and the most interesting people. We're discussing another market sometime in the spring. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What do you need most to continue with your outreach?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWorking with the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sffoodbank.org/\">San Francisco Food Bank\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodrunners.org/\">Food Runners\u003c/a>, we can provide fresh groceries for a family for about $1 a week, and we feed about 500 people a week. So financial gifts go a long way--fifty bucks will buy groceries for one family for a year. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52761\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Michael-recchiuti1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/Michael-recchiuti1000.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Recchiuti. photo credit: Tom Seawell Photography\" title=\"Michael Recchiuti. photo credit: Tom Seawell Photography\" width=\"560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52761\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Recchiuti. photo credit: Tom Seawell Photography\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At the new \u003ca href=\"http://chocolatelabsf.com/\">Chocolate Lab\u003c/a> dessert café from Michael and Jacky \u003ca href=\"http://www.recchiuti.com/index.html\">Recchiuti\u003c/a>, there is a bounty of sweets -- adult sundaes, chocolates, caramels, cookies, pastries and classic drinking chocolate. Still, it’s best to plan ahead and opt for a full meal here, since there are savory delights like a goat cheese tourteau and tartines made with bay shrimp and seasonal root vegetables. The savory items are ones that Michael has perfected over the years and reminds him of travels to Europe. He’s openly passionate about using the best produce our Northern California has to offer. The sweet Chocolate Lab space formerly housed Piccino and has been refreshed to suit Recchiuti’s cooking needs and eye for design. There is rooftop Dogpatch honey, plants from \u003ca href=\"http://floragrubb.com/idx/index.php\">Flora Grubb\u003c/a>, walls and tabletops from fallen timber elm, and mouth blown glass hanging from the ceiling. After ordering, each table gets a beaker of water, in keeping with the lab theme. Chocolate Lab is open late and has wine, beer and an intriguing probiotic soda from Drinkwell Softers. Young families, couples, travelers and folks doing relaxed meetings were spotted on recent visits. I interviewed Michael Recchiuti in person on what his life is like now that Chocolate Lab has opened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52783\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/sundae1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/sundae1000.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Lab Ice-Cream Sundae\" title=\"Chocolate Lab Ice-Cream Sundae\" width=\"560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52783\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate Lab Ice-Cream Sundae\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are you favorite holiday foods?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: Oh God. Aside from chocolate? [laughs] I just love turkey and stuffing. I always have to have mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes -- and a good stuffing. If we’re cooking a capon or a turkey, I’ll change the stuffing. I don’t like the really dry crunchy stuffing. It’s like marshmallows: some people like them toasted at different levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Which Recchiuti products do you recommend for the holidays as gifts?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n Recchiuti: I always think of things that can be shared, where there’s more than one of the same. Our \u003ca href=\"http://www.recchiuti.com/100.html\">Burgundy Box\u003c/a> ($83) has 32 pieces. Or try the \u003ca href=\"http://www.recchiuti.com/726.html\">Dragee Sampler\u003c/a> ($29), which is like fancy bridge mix. People can dive into it. There are also \u003ca href=\"http://www.recchiuti.com/108.html\">Fleur de Sel salted caramels\u003c/a> ($23). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our \u003ca href=\"http://www.recchiuti.com/238.html\">PEPs\u003c/a> (Peppermint Thins $18) are great because there’s a lot in the box. That’s my Junior Mint substitute -- I’ll take it to the movies. Jacky and I go to Sundance because we can book a seat and show up right when the show starts. We get spoiled and it’s tough to see a film elsewhere because at Sundance, you can have a drink and something to eat. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How do you celebrate the holidays?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: Usually with a lot of relaxation because we're just coming off a busy holiday with the chocolate factory. Normally we’ll go see a movie and hang out with a small group of friends who are in the food industry. This past Thanksgiving, I ordered a turkey kit from Bi-Rite and told them “I’m having seven to eight people over.” It had everything in it. People bring pies and we may do hot chocolate. My go-to dessert is always the tarte tatin. It’s simple: apples, butter, puff pastry. Serve it with little bit of ice cream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/michael-recchiuiti-counter1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/michael-recchiuiti-counter1000-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Recchiuiti (L) with Garrett Zacker (R) at Chocolate Lab\" title=\"Michael Recchiuiti (L) with Garrett Zacker (R) at Chocolate Lab\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-52781\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/little-nib700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/little-nib700-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Little Nib signage\" title=\"Little Nib signage\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-52780\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/h2o-beaker700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/h2o-beaker700-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Ladd's son behind H2O beaker at Chocolate Lab\" title=\"Mary Ladd's son behind H2O beaker at Chocolate Lab\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-52779\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: You’ve been making confections since 1997, and have retail outlets at the Ferry Building and Little Nib, around the corner from Chocolate Lab. Having a restaurant is a new development. What’s it been like? What are your favorite menu items?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: It’s definitely been different. It’s not the first time I’ve opened a place but it has been awhile. We’ve just been trying to get people to think of it as more than a place for dessert. I am kind of getting used to the groove again—there’s service, with people walking in the door versus when I’m making chocolate and making things in advance. That’s like wine and cigars or precious cargo, where you’re releasing stock. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My favorite menu items are the Tourteau Fromage or Goat Cheese Souffle with a salad. I’ve been trying to perfect it for a while. I wouldn’t call it a cheesecake because it’s lighter than that. Have it with a drizzle of early harvest olive oil and Hawaiian pink salt. The other thing I really like is the vegetarian tartines. We change with the seasons and now we’re into root vegetables that are sliced thin then kept overnight. It’s like vegetable lasagna and we serve it with chickpea spread and salsa verde. We keep it kind of clean and not too garlicky, and there’s also a little Parmesan. People with dietary restrictions can get them. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52778\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/cheese-torte1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/cheese-torte1000.jpg\" alt=\"Tourteau Fromage aka Savory Goat Cheese Souffle\" title=\"Tourteau Fromage aka Savory Goat Cheese Souffle\" width=\"560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52778\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tourteau Fromage aka Savory Goat Cheese Souffle\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Two of our workers are gluten intolerant so we’re working on gluten-free bread. A lot of gluten-free people make requests, too. Gluten-free bread mixes differently, and bakes differently. It burns really fast. Some gluten-free bread turns out good, and some of it’s like cardboard. There’s a really good gluten-free flour that Thomas Keller has. I made pasta and pastry crust with it and also made pastry crust with it and cut butter into it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for the vegan thing, we can serve it without the cheese. We have an apiary across the street and the woman who lives upstairs is managing it. She pulls the combs off. We have big slabs and racks. The spring honey is very light and clear. The one from last week is like blackstrap molasses. The bees are local, and they’re traveling 4-5 miles. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Chocolate Lab is inspired by your early years as a savory and pastry chef and your travels with Jacky. How did that come about?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: The whole concept is about our travels to Paris. We would always go into this tartine shop in the 6th arrondissement and were fascinated because it was right next to the famous bakery called \u003ca href=\"http://www.poilane.com/pages/en/company_boutiques.php\">Poilâne\u003c/a>. They serve beer, wine, a tartine and salad. That’s it. They make the bread.\u003cbr>\nThe other funny thing is I used to make the tarte tatin [dessert] during the last job I had in Vermont. There was a British chef who said, “You have no idea what you’re doing. Let me show you how to make it.” His version was so much more rustic and refined in the amount of butter and the amount of pastry. Once I tried his, I was like, “This is fantastic.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s the secret to working together and staying married?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: We both divide and conquer. Jacky’s over at the office working and I’m here working. A lot of times we are in the same physical space. We give each other autonomy and space. I try not to interfere in what she’s working on. It’s hard to shake talking about work, how to craft and shape it. We’ve been together for 20 years.... \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are you most passionate about food-wise? \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: All the fresh ingredients we’ve been getting from the farms: winter greens and the root vegetables. I didn't realize there were so many kinds of carrots. The watermelon radishes are wonderful. They drop it off at 4 a.m. and it’s like a gift. It’s nice to not work with chocolate -- I love chocolate but it’s a nice shift. With this great produce, you don’t have to manipulate and do too much to the product. That’s probably where Alice Waters and everyone started: out of the ground and onto the table. We can do that here in California and we’re spoiled that way. It was different on the East Coast. You cut, chop, puree, and blanch unless it’s summer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Who are your mentors?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: Raymond Moderski owned a bunch of restaurants. He spent a lot time working with me in my teens and twenties allowing me to see how things worked. We’d go to his house and bake all day long. He’d do that because he loved it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pascal Janvier from \u003ca href=\"http://www.fleurdecocoa.com/\">Fleur de Cocoa\u003c/a> in Los Gatos is another mentor. He recently sold his business and packed his bags to go to Australia with his wife. I worked with him a lot when I was on the East Coast. He was patient and very generous with information. A lot of European chefs aren’t like that. They yell.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are the best and worst things about being in the confection and restaurant business? \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: The best part for both? Before we opened Chocolate Lab, my work was behind the scenes. Here you’re more directly involved with people as they’re having their experience. You get to experience in real time both criticism and accolades. It helps your craft to know immediately what people like and what they don’t like. The hard part is figuring out how to do it well. You can’t make everyone happy. We’re tweaking the menu descriptions and just listening. That way, people will help me craft it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are the lessons you’ve learned on the way?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: I did a fig and pink peppercorn and realized it tasted like dirt. It just didn’t work. Then there was a chocolate beet torte and I couldn't put the word “beet” on the menu. People would enjoy it, but then they’d see the pink in the torte and say, “What’s that?” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong> Bay Area Bites: Do you have any favorite Bay Area spots?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: \u003ca href=\"http://www.bartartine.com/\">Bar Tartine\u003c/a> is really fun. I love what he’s doing with all the seasoning and dry herbs, bold flavors and textures. The wine list is really good. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sometimes we don’t make it as far as \u003ca href=\"http://www.digwinesf.com/contact.html\">Dig wine\u003c/a> around the corner. We’ll have a glass of wine between lunch and dinner service. We live here and I call it \"The Chocolate Triangle\" because we have Little Nib, Chocolate Lab and our warehouse all nearby. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>INFORMATION:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://chocolatelabsf.com/\">Chocolate Lab\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Address:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/maps/XJeAA\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n807 22nd St (at Tennessee St.)\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94107\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 415-489-2882\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Hours:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSun 12pm–5pm,\u003cbr>\nClosed Monday\u003cbr>\nTues–Thurs 11am–10pm,\u003cbr>\nFri & Sat 11am–11pm\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Facebook:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/chocolatelabsf\">Chocolate Lab\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Twitter:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ChocolateLabSF\">@ChocolateLabSF\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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Having a restaurant is a new development. What’s it been like? What are your favorite menu items?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: It’s definitely been different. It’s not the first time I’ve opened a place but it has been awhile. We’ve just been trying to get people to think of it as more than a place for dessert. I am kind of getting used to the groove again—there’s service, with people walking in the door versus when I’m making chocolate and making things in advance. That’s like wine and cigars or precious cargo, where you’re releasing stock. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My favorite menu items are the Tourteau Fromage or Goat Cheese Souffle with a salad. I’ve been trying to perfect it for a while. I wouldn’t call it a cheesecake because it’s lighter than that. Have it with a drizzle of early harvest olive oil and Hawaiian pink salt. The other thing I really like is the vegetarian tartines. We change with the seasons and now we’re into root vegetables that are sliced thin then kept overnight. It’s like vegetable lasagna and we serve it with chickpea spread and salsa verde. We keep it kind of clean and not too garlicky, and there’s also a little Parmesan. People with dietary restrictions can get them. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52778\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/cheese-torte1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/cheese-torte1000.jpg\" alt=\"Tourteau Fromage aka Savory Goat Cheese Souffle\" title=\"Tourteau Fromage aka Savory Goat Cheese Souffle\" width=\"560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52778\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tourteau Fromage aka Savory Goat Cheese Souffle\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Two of our workers are gluten intolerant so we’re working on gluten-free bread. A lot of gluten-free people make requests, too. Gluten-free bread mixes differently, and bakes differently. It burns really fast. Some gluten-free bread turns out good, and some of it’s like cardboard. There’s a really good gluten-free flour that Thomas Keller has. I made pasta and pastry crust with it and also made pastry crust with it and cut butter into it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for the vegan thing, we can serve it without the cheese. We have an apiary across the street and the woman who lives upstairs is managing it. She pulls the combs off. We have big slabs and racks. The spring honey is very light and clear. The one from last week is like blackstrap molasses. The bees are local, and they’re traveling 4-5 miles. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Chocolate Lab is inspired by your early years as a savory and pastry chef and your travels with Jacky. How did that come about?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: The whole concept is about our travels to Paris. We would always go into this tartine shop in the 6th arrondissement and were fascinated because it was right next to the famous bakery called \u003ca href=\"http://www.poilane.com/pages/en/company_boutiques.php\">Poilâne\u003c/a>. They serve beer, wine, a tartine and salad. That’s it. They make the bread.\u003cbr>\nThe other funny thing is I used to make the tarte tatin [dessert] during the last job I had in Vermont. There was a British chef who said, “You have no idea what you’re doing. Let me show you how to make it.” His version was so much more rustic and refined in the amount of butter and the amount of pastry. Once I tried his, I was like, “This is fantastic.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s the secret to working together and staying married?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: We both divide and conquer. Jacky’s over at the office working and I’m here working. A lot of times we are in the same physical space. We give each other autonomy and space. I try not to interfere in what she’s working on. It’s hard to shake talking about work, how to craft and shape it. We’ve been together for 20 years.... \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are you most passionate about food-wise? \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: All the fresh ingredients we’ve been getting from the farms: winter greens and the root vegetables. I didn't realize there were so many kinds of carrots. The watermelon radishes are wonderful. They drop it off at 4 a.m. and it’s like a gift. It’s nice to not work with chocolate -- I love chocolate but it’s a nice shift. With this great produce, you don’t have to manipulate and do too much to the product. That’s probably where Alice Waters and everyone started: out of the ground and onto the table. We can do that here in California and we’re spoiled that way. It was different on the East Coast. You cut, chop, puree, and blanch unless it’s summer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Who are your mentors?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: Raymond Moderski owned a bunch of restaurants. He spent a lot time working with me in my teens and twenties allowing me to see how things worked. We’d go to his house and bake all day long. He’d do that because he loved it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pascal Janvier from \u003ca href=\"http://www.fleurdecocoa.com/\">Fleur de Cocoa\u003c/a> in Los Gatos is another mentor. He recently sold his business and packed his bags to go to Australia with his wife. I worked with him a lot when I was on the East Coast. He was patient and very generous with information. A lot of European chefs aren’t like that. They yell.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are the best and worst things about being in the confection and restaurant business? \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: The best part for both? Before we opened Chocolate Lab, my work was behind the scenes. Here you’re more directly involved with people as they’re having their experience. You get to experience in real time both criticism and accolades. It helps your craft to know immediately what people like and what they don’t like. The hard part is figuring out how to do it well. You can’t make everyone happy. We’re tweaking the menu descriptions and just listening. That way, people will help me craft it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are the lessons you’ve learned on the way?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRecchiuti: I did a fig and pink peppercorn and realized it tasted like dirt. It just didn’t work. Then there was a chocolate beet torte and I couldn't put the word “beet” on the menu. 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It makes me wonder where on earth the day went.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By the time Winter arrives, my temper is as short as the day is long and my mood is as dark as the night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fountain of creativity that seems to flow so freely in the Springtime freezes under a layer of ice so thick over The Holidays that it could bear the weight of Santa Claus himself, should he find the time to skate upon it. In November I think to myself, \"I can't write, I can't cook. I can't do anything. It's all over.\" In January, I bubble and froth at the idea of writing again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every year it's the same thing. I could probably scribble the date in red ink on my calendar if I paid closer attention to the warning signs: insomnia, low energy, high fatalism, the desire to hide from the world until after St. Valentine's Day. February might be earmarked for Black History Month, but I always set aside November and December for Seasonal Depression Time. 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And by \"eat light,\" I mean feed myself with as many (good) mood-enhancing ingredients as I can get my hands on. Not only will my mood be lighter and brighter this season, but my ass will still be able to fit into a pair of size 32 jeans come New Year. And that is one hell of a mood enhancer in my book.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a long list of foods which contain natural antidepressants: beets, salmon, molasses, citrus, walnuts, and leafy greens just to name a few. This Holiday Season, while I still plan on consuming my fair share of spiked eggnog and Christmas cookies, I'll be self-medicating with more fruits and vegetables and less bourbon. A little less, at any rate. 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Lay another large, loose layer of foil in the pan. Place beets on the loose sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with a few pinches of salt and cinnamon. Wrap beets in the top layer of foil an put everything in the oven. (When I say \"put everything in the oven\", I mean the foil-wrapped beets and their roasting vessel [i.e. casserole or baking sheet]. DO NOT place iPhones, pets, or small children inside a hot oven.) Bake for about 45 minutes or until the tip of a knife slips easily into their centers. Remove from the oven and let cool.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli>When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel them and then slice them into whatever shapes you prefer. Transfer them to a bowl, squeeze the juice from one orange over them, drizzle with maple syrup, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. I prefer to leave them overnight. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52367\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/finished-latkes1000.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-52367\" title=\"Gluten-Free Latkes with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream for Hanukkah\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/finished-latkes1000.jpg\" alt=\"Gluten-Free Latkes with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream for Hanukkah\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gluten-Free Latkes with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream for Hanukkah\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Happy \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah\">Hanukkah\u003c/a>! The Jewish festival of lights starts this Saturday and runs for eight delicious, fried-food-filled days. If you're not celebrating this holiday, now's the time to start hinting about how much you love latkes to all your Jewish friends. Do this and we will feel compelled to feed you; it's just in our blood. (It's more believable if you get the pronunciation right: \u003cem>laht-kuh,\u003c/em> not \u003cem>laht-kee.\u003c/em>) Ever since I moved to the Bay Area twenty-two years ago, I've thrown an annual Hanukkah latke party. People invited to that very first one have started emailing me this week, wondering when and where this year's shindig will be. Anyone once invited assumes lifelong latke-party privileges. Some of my friends only know each other through this annual event, but come December, they'll greet each other like old pals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fried food and festivity will do that to a person. What's a latke, you ask? A grated potato-and-onion pancake, thickened with eggs and matzoh meal or flour to something much more than the sum of its hash brown-like parts. At this time of year, the usual challenge for food writers of the \u003cem>-baum, -stein,\u003c/em> and \u003cem>-berg\u003c/em> variety is to come up with nifty spins on tradition, ditching the typical potato base for any number of tuber, root, or squash-based concoctions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Maybe it's different if you have a big family demanding latkes for all eight days, then roiling with potato-induced ennui by day four. In my experience, few people make latkes year-round, and few people make them more than once or twice even during Hanukkah. Really, with such rare days devoted to latkes, there's no time to get bored even with good old Bubbeleh's latkes, and no real reason, in my book, to drive yourself crazy trying to make zucchini-parmesan latkes, parsnip-celery root latkes, sweet apple latkes, and the like.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But this year, I know I'll have a few people requesting a gluten-free edition of my \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2009/12/13/latkes/\">classic potato latkes\u003c/a>. No problem! My solution? Just leave out the matzoh meal and add back in a little more potato, in the form of potato starch. A dry white powder similar to cornstarch, potato starch can be found in the kosher or baking section of most supermarkets (If you can't find it among the boxes of matzoh meal and potato-pancake mix, look for it with the other alternative flours in the baking or health-food sections of the supermarket.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the tricks of my latke technique is to squeeze out all the excess liquid from the grated potatoes. After you've let the squeezed-out liquid sit for a few minutes, you'll find that the excess potato starch has settled down to the bottom of the bowl in a slushy, cream-colored layer. You pour off the extra liquid and mix the extra potato starch back into the potatoes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, since there's already potato starch in the pancakes, why not just add more of the same in lieu of the matzoh meal or flour? No need for xanthum gum or tapioca, just more of what makes the potato work so well for frying in the first place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can, of course, use a mixture of regular and sweet potatoes, or potatoes and rutabaga, or potatoes and parsnip, if you need such excitement from your latkes. I'd suggest a rough 3:1 ratio of potato to alternate tuber/root, and don't skimp on the salt and freshly ground pepper.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I believe, strongly, that latkes should be made to order, not frozen and reheated or made by the double-dozen and left to wilt greasily in a warm oven. This may also have something to do with why they only show up once a year at my house. Anyone wants to talk to you, they know where to find you: in front of the stove, in a grease-splatted apron.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I also vote, early and often, for homemade applesauce, which is nothing more than rough-chopped apples simmered gently in a generous splash of apple juice or apple cider until they collapse at the poke of a spoon. You can leave them unpeeled, then crank your skin-studded mass through a food mill for a smooth, rosy puree. Or you can peel beforehand and beat the cooked mixture into a chunky mash with a wooden spoon, or aim for a smoother puree with a whisk or immersion blender. People eat this up with a spoon, no sugar or cinnamon needed. I've also made lovely roasted applesauce, using Judy Rogers' \u003ca href=\"http://www.food52.com/blog/2693_judy_rodgers_roasted_applesauce_and_savory_apple_charlottes\">Roasted Applesauce\u003c/a> from the Zuni Cafe Cookbook. 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Cook a tester latke to check for seasoning before you start frying up the whole batch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preparation Time:\u003c/strong> 25 minutes\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Cook Time:\u003c/strong> 20 minutes\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Total Time:\u003c/strong> 45 minutes\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Yield:\u003c/strong> About 20 latkes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>4 medium-to-large baking potatoes, about 2 1/2 lbs (I like Yukon Golds or russets)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 yellow onion, peeled and halved\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 eggs, separated\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4 cup potato starch\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Freshly ground pepper, to taste\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Vegetable oil for frying\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preparation:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Into a colander suspended over a large bowl, coarsely grate potatoes and onion using the large holes of a box grater. Squeeze and wring excess liquid out of potato mixture, either by pressing it through a ricer, wrapping and squeezing it in a clean tea towel, or just by grabbing handfuls and squeezing vigorously. Let potato mixture drain through the colander for a few minutes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lift up colander and pour off excess liquid below, reserving the layer of potato starch at the bottom. Dump grated potatoes on top of potato starch, and mix thoroughly, being sure to scrape up the starch and mix well into the potatoes. Add dry potato starch, egg yolks, salt, and pepper and mix well.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In a separate bowl, using a whisk or a hand-held electric mixer, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold egg whites into potato mixture.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In a heavy, preferably cast-iron frying pan or skillet, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Drop in a shred of potato; when it sizzles and bubbles, slide in as many large spoonfuls of potato mixture as you can without crowding. Fry over medium heat, turning once, until pancakes are well-browned. Add more oil as necessary for subsequent batches, but make sure to get it good and hot before adding the potatoes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with sour cream and applesauce.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/squeezing-potato-mixture500.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-52382\" title=\"Squeezing the potato mixture\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/squeezing-potato-mixture500-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Squeezing the potato mixture\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/pour-off-liquid500.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-52381\" title=\"Pour off liquid but reserve potato starch in the bowl\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/pour-off-liquid500-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pour off liquid but reserve potato starch in the bowl\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/whipped-egg-whites-potato500.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-52383\" title=\"Whipped egg whites and potato mixture\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/whipped-egg-whites-potato500-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Whipped egg whites and potato mixture\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/fold-egg-whites-into-mixture500.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-52384\" title=\"Fold egg whites into potato mixture\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/fold-egg-whites-into-mixture500-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Fold egg whites into potato mixture\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/potato-ready-for-frying500.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-52380\" title=\"Potato mixture ready for frying\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/potato-ready-for-frying500-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Potato mixture ready for frying\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/frying-latkes500.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-52378\" title=\"Frying the latkes\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/frying-latkes500-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Frying the latkes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52367\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/finished-latkes1000.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-52367\" title=\"Gluten-Free Latkes with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream for Hanukkah\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/finished-latkes1000.jpg\" alt=\"Gluten-Free Latkes with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream for Hanukkah\" width=\"560\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gluten-Free Latkes with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream for Hanukkah\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Happy \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah\">Hanukkah\u003c/a>! The Jewish festival of lights starts this Saturday and runs for eight delicious, fried-food-filled days. If you're not celebrating this holiday, now's the time to start hinting about how much you love latkes to all your Jewish friends. Do this and we will feel compelled to feed you; it's just in our blood. (It's more believable if you get the pronunciation right: \u003cem>laht-kuh,\u003c/em> not \u003cem>laht-kee.\u003c/em>) Ever since I moved to the Bay Area twenty-two years ago, I've thrown an annual Hanukkah latke party. People invited to that very first one have started emailing me this week, wondering when and where this year's shindig will be. Anyone once invited assumes lifelong latke-party privileges. Some of my friends only know each other through this annual event, but come December, they'll greet each other like old pals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fried food and festivity will do that to a person. What's a latke, you ask? A grated potato-and-onion pancake, thickened with eggs and matzoh meal or flour to something much more than the sum of its hash brown-like parts. At this time of year, the usual challenge for food writers of the \u003cem>-baum, -stein,\u003c/em> and \u003cem>-berg\u003c/em> variety is to come up with nifty spins on tradition, ditching the typical potato base for any number of tuber, root, or squash-based concoctions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Maybe it's different if you have a big family demanding latkes for all eight days, then roiling with potato-induced ennui by day four. In my experience, few people make latkes year-round, and few people make them more than once or twice even during Hanukkah. Really, with such rare days devoted to latkes, there's no time to get bored even with good old Bubbeleh's latkes, and no real reason, in my book, to drive yourself crazy trying to make zucchini-parmesan latkes, parsnip-celery root latkes, sweet apple latkes, and the like.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But this year, I know I'll have a few people requesting a gluten-free edition of my \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2009/12/13/latkes/\">classic potato latkes\u003c/a>. No problem! My solution? Just leave out the matzoh meal and add back in a little more potato, in the form of potato starch. A dry white powder similar to cornstarch, potato starch can be found in the kosher or baking section of most supermarkets (If you can't find it among the boxes of matzoh meal and potato-pancake mix, look for it with the other alternative flours in the baking or health-food sections of the supermarket.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the tricks of my latke technique is to squeeze out all the excess liquid from the grated potatoes. After you've let the squeezed-out liquid sit for a few minutes, you'll find that the excess potato starch has settled down to the bottom of the bowl in a slushy, cream-colored layer. You pour off the extra liquid and mix the extra potato starch back into the potatoes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, since there's already potato starch in the pancakes, why not just add more of the same in lieu of the matzoh meal or flour? No need for xanthum gum or tapioca, just more of what makes the potato work so well for frying in the first place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can, of course, use a mixture of regular and sweet potatoes, or potatoes and rutabaga, or potatoes and parsnip, if you need such excitement from your latkes. I'd suggest a rough 3:1 ratio of potato to alternate tuber/root, and don't skimp on the salt and freshly ground pepper.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I believe, strongly, that latkes should be made to order, not frozen and reheated or made by the double-dozen and left to wilt greasily in a warm oven. This may also have something to do with why they only show up once a year at my house. Anyone wants to talk to you, they know where to find you: in front of the stove, in a grease-splatted apron.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I also vote, early and often, for homemade applesauce, which is nothing more than rough-chopped apples simmered gently in a generous splash of apple juice or apple cider until they collapse at the poke of a spoon. You can leave them unpeeled, then crank your skin-studded mass through a food mill for a smooth, rosy puree. Or you can peel beforehand and beat the cooked mixture into a chunky mash with a wooden spoon, or aim for a smoother puree with a whisk or immersion blender. People eat this up with a spoon, no sugar or cinnamon needed. I've also made lovely roasted applesauce, using Judy Rogers' \u003ca href=\"http://www.food52.com/blog/2693_judy_rodgers_roasted_applesauce_and_savory_apple_charlottes\">Roasted Applesauce\u003c/a> from the Zuni Cafe Cookbook. Adding a generous pinch of salt to the apples as they're cooking is a nice touch when you're serving the applesauce as a part of a savory plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sour cream, the other classic accompaniment, should be the real, no-additives thing (I like \u003ca href=\"http://cloverstornetta.com/products/natural-dairy/sour-cream/regular/\">Clover\u003c/a>'s natural sour cream); if you don't want the fat, admit that you're kidding yourself and then go for nonfat Greek yogurt rather than fakey, creepily thickened \"lite\" sour cream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_52395\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/latke-ingredients500.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-52395\" title=\"Gluten-Free Latke Ingredients\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/12/latke-ingredients500.jpg\" alt=\"Gluten-Free Latke Ingredients\" width=\"400\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gluten-Free Latke Ingredients\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gluten-Free Latkes for Hanukkah\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nPotatoes can take a lot of salt and pepper. Cook a tester latke to check for seasoning before you start frying up the whole batch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preparation Time:\u003c/strong> 25 minutes\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Cook Time:\u003c/strong> 20 minutes\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Total Time:\u003c/strong> 45 minutes\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Yield:\u003c/strong> About 20 latkes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>4 medium-to-large baking potatoes, about 2 1/2 lbs (I like Yukon Golds or russets)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 yellow onion, peeled and halved\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 eggs, separated\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4 cup potato starch\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Freshly ground pepper, to taste\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Vegetable oil for frying\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preparation:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Into a colander suspended over a large bowl, coarsely grate potatoes and onion using the large holes of a box grater. Squeeze and wring excess liquid out of potato mixture, either by pressing it through a ricer, wrapping and squeezing it in a clean tea towel, or just by grabbing handfuls and squeezing vigorously. Let potato mixture drain through the colander for a few minutes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lift up colander and pour off excess liquid below, reserving the layer of potato starch at the bottom. Dump grated potatoes on top of potato starch, and mix thoroughly, being sure to scrape up the starch and mix well into the potatoes. Add dry potato starch, egg yolks, salt, and pepper and mix well.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In a separate bowl, using a whisk or a hand-held electric mixer, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold egg whites into potato mixture.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In a heavy, preferably cast-iron frying pan or skillet, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>Crab season has started in San Francisco. Crab fisherman are shown on the dock at \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fishermans-Wharf-Merchants-Association-SF/114665905239742?v=wall\">Fisherman's Wharf\u003c/a> bringing in their catch of massive amounts of crab. Vendors near the wharf serve and prepare crab. Video: Jonathan Morris, Video Editing: Peter Borg.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Last year something was missing from Thanksgiving festivities in the Bay Area--Dungeness crab. Crabbers were on strike, holding out for $2.50 a pound from buyers. Finally, they settled at $2.25 a pound, but the well-loved crustaceans did not arrive in time for Thanksgiving. Fortunately, that was not the case this year. A price was agreed upon, $3.00 a pound and crabbers hit the high seas; these tasty creatures are now showing up in grocery stores at prices that range from $5.99-$8.99 a pound and in restaurants with a wide range of dishes and price points. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_51739\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/11/crab800.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/11/crab800.jpg\" alt=\"This season, fishmongers are reporting that most Dungeness crabs average 1.5-2.3 pounds each. Photo Credit Martin Reed\" title=\"This season, fishmongers are reporting that most Dungeness crabs average 1.5-2.3 pounds each. Photo Credit Martin Reed\" width=\"560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51739\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This season, fishmongers are reporting that most Dungeness crabs average 1.5-2.3 pounds each. 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He explained that the Dungeness crab fishery is sustainable due to three main components, or the 3 S’s as he calls them: Sex, Size, Season. “We throw back all females, and any males under 6 1/4 inches wide so they can reproduce,” he said. “As well, Dungeness shed their shells, or molt, at different times of the year, and which makes them delicate and susceptible to injury, so we don’t fish them during molting season.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_51737\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/11/Al-W-800.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/11/Al-W-800.jpg\" alt=\"The AL-W returns to Pier 45 to offload Dungeness crab. Photo Credit: Martin Reed.\" title=\"The AL-W returns to Pier 45 to offload Dungeness crab. 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Juvenile Dungeness crabs lose their shells as they grow, this process of molting helps them to grow new, larger shells. During these periods, they head into the San Francisco Bay for protection. They hide out in the eel grass and eat fish, mollusks, and other crustaceans before heading out to the deep waters. At times they even seek protection in clamshells. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So the threat to them does not necessarily lie in the fishing of them, but rather the health of our estuaries, which means restoring habitat along the shore and keeping the bay clean. According to the non-profit \u003ca href=\"https://www.savesfbay.org/\">Save the Bay\u003c/a> we can help the health of the bay through every day activities like not using plastic bags, (they claim to be first at getting a plastic bag ban passed), and make sure your garbage--cigarette butts and Styrofoam containers don’t blow into storm drains. In addition, what you put on your lawn and garden impacts the bay. Natural filters such as wetlands and marshes have been paved over in most cities. As a result, pollution--such as pesticides from lawns and gas leaks on roads gets washed straight into the bay. A great source for learning more about how to reduce ocean pollution by making your lawn and garden runoff less toxic can be found at \u003ca href=\"http://www.surfrider.org/programs/entry/ocean-friendly-gardens\">Surfrider Foundation’s Guide to Ocean Friendly Gardening\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another fear is increasing ocean acidification due to carbon emissions. Dr. Tessa Hill of UC Davis stated in an email, “Ocean acidification threatens the success of many organisms with shells, such as mussels, clams and oysters. Those animals provide habitat for many other organisms, so there will be a cascade of impacts through estuaries and the ocean. 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