You never know what little bit of information might bring inspiration -- or where that could lead. Earlier this week, Food52 posted a short, useful article about how to determine "good" cocoa powder. Basically, lesser cocoa powders contain 0.5 grams of fat per 5-6 gram serving. Good quality cocoa powder contains about 1 gram of … Continue reading Inspired: Local Chocolate Cake
Coco Delice was my first stop on the Confections tour. Founder Dennis Kearney and I started our businesses at about the same time (he in the East Bay, me on the Peninsula). It was nice to have a few minutes to chat about his success and growth. His Bison Black Magic beer bonbon was a … Continue reading Special: Good Food Awards Marketplace, Part Deux
The Good Food Awards, now in its fourth year, recognizes food products that are "tasty, authentic, and responsibly produced." This year's winners were announced in San Francisco on January 16. The awards, given in ten categories -- beer, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate, coffee confections, oils, pickles, preserves, and spirits -- celebrate "outstanding American food producers and … Continue reading Special: Good Foods Awards Marketplace (SF Ferry Building)
650Food field trips happen for a variety of reasons. Some are educational -- an opportunity to learn about a new or not-so-well-known source of tasty, local food. Some are to share the experience of eating food produced by local farmers, artisans, or chefs. And some are... well, let's be honest, some are just about pure … Continue reading Field Trip: New England Lobster Market & Eatery
