1. Want to Support Female-Owned Eateries? Here's a Bay Area List
Support female-owned eateries in the Bay Area during Women's History Month and beyond.
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2. Cholesterol Redux: As Eggs Make A Comeback, New Questions About Health Risks
A study found consuming two eggs per day was linked to a 27 percent higher risk of developing heart disease. The finding reopens the debate about the potential risks of too much dietary cholesterol.
3. The Seven Edible ‘S’ Foods of the Persian New Year
Iranians, Pakistanis, Afghans and many other cultures celebrate the Persian New Year, or Nowruz on the first day of the Spring Equinox. Families across the world elaborately decorate a table in their home with different foods, each symbolizing something good to come in the new year.
4. Guide: 5 Bay Area Dishes to Indulge in for Your Cheat Days
For as health-and-fitness-minded as the Bay Area is, there are still plenty of ways to treat yourself to something that’s a bit decadent--because there’s nothing wrong with a cheat meal (or day) here and there.
5. Persian New Year Welcomes Spring with Symbolic Traditions and Treats
Persian New Year (Norooz or Nowruz) is a 3000 year old celebration, observed around the world on the first day of Spring. Its many traditions include a table of 7 foods that start with "S" in Farsi, and jumping over bonfires. Monier Attar of Zands Market is busily preparing everything her Persian patrons will need for the holiday, from a creamy pudding of sprouted wheat to flower-shaped chickpea flour cookies.
6. Savoring Seaweeds: What You Need to Know Before Diving In
The popularity of seaweeds is on the rise in the U.S. as people look to add more plant power to their diets, but questions have also arisen about the promise and safety of eating these sea veggies.
7. Easy to Make for St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Soda Bread with Currants and Orange Zest
This large, fragrant loaf--studded with currants and zesty orange--will feed plenty, and is perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day Brunch.
8. Bay Area Bites Guide to Empanadas in San Francisco
Empanadas, a Latin and South American food staple, are top-notch at these five San Francisco restaurants.
9. Bay Area Bites Guide to 8 Great Places to Buy Fresh Fish
The Bay Area is surrounded by water, making it a great place to find fresh local fish. Try these spots.
10. Yes, You Can Make Great Non-Dairy Yogurt at Home
Store-bought dairy-free yogurts are not very good, but with a little bit of patience, you can make a creamy, delicious plant-based yogurt at home. Kate Williams will show you how.
11. DIY Soy-Free Tofu: Yes, You Can Make Tofu From Any Bean You’d Like
Tofu doesn't have to be made with soybeans. Kate Williams will show you how to whip up a batch with any dried bean you've got in your pantry.
12. First Taste: Now open at SF's Ferry Building, Brown Sugar Kitchen is worth the wait
After a decade of indulging the Oakland foodie crowd, Brown Sugar Kitchen is now slinging its soul food at San Francisco's Ferry Building.
13. 5 Bay Area Coffee Roasters You Need to Know (If You Don't Already)
The perfect cup of a coffee is only a roaster away from you—take your pick of roast, location, and ethos before starting your day.
14. Store-Bought Ramen Noodles: You Don’t Always Get What You Pay For
The first step in making homemade ramen soup is to source your noodles. Not sure what to buy? Here are Kate Williams's picks for the best noodles you can find.
15. Guide: 5 Local Bay Area Egg Producers You Should Know
Understand the various certifications for eggs and where you can get a good local dozen.