De-pearled carrots

Pearling carrots for a good cause

I got to Wychwood Barns, off Christie, south of St Clair just after 2pm.  There were already other volunteers there – grinding boar, making tiny rhubarb pickles.  A little nervous,…
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Laura Santtini's Taste #5

Taste #5

The other night I was tucking my 10 year old daughter in to bed, and she says to me “Mom, remind again what the fifth taste is….”  A little taken…
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Chez Panisse open kitchen

Chez Panisse, so much more than a restaurant

First off, set your alarm to call the restaurant exactly 30 days prior to the evening you which to dine.  Make sure you take into account any time-zone changes, and…
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Bi-Right Orange Cardamom Ice Cream

Fancy Food Show Winter 2011

The real reason for my recent adventure to San Francisco was the Fancy Food Show.  Twice a year the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) showcases all things…
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