Monthly Archives: May 2006

shakshuka nopalitos

Shakshuka is one of my favorite middle eastern breakfast foods. It’s a simple dish, usually made with garlic, peppers, tomatoes, and eggs. Garlic and chili peppers are sauted in olive oil, along with bell peppers and lots of fresh tomatoes, … Continue reading

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food on the brain

The other night, I told my husband that his presence is comforting, like a bowl of oatmeal drizzled with maple syrup. Honestly, that was the image that came to mind. Not Peter O’Toole, Roger Moore, or Johnny Depp. Oatmeal. Steel … Continue reading

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local goods

In the spirit of local food month, I’d like to recommend some great local foods produced within 100 miles of the San Francisco bay area. Well, almost. Yerba Santa dairy is 132 miles away from my house–I Google mapped it … Continue reading

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spring vegetables with lemon herb sausages, polenta and goat cheese

The sausages are from the Fatted Calf, a local artisanal charcuterie known for corrupting strict vegetarians (according to one of their formerly veg employees). The sweet, tangy goat cheese is from Yerba Santa dairy. The vegetables are from the farmer’s … Continue reading

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mea culpa

I have sinned. Majorly. May is local food month, which I’ve been celebrating weekly at the San Francisco Ferry Building and Berkeley farmer’s markets. The growers have brought in some beautiful produce, such as sweet, juicy asparagus and German mountain … Continue reading

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information wants to be free

From savetheinternet.com: “This is about Internet freedom. ‘Network Neutrality’ — the First Amendment of the Internet — ensures that the public can view the smallest blog just as easily as the largest corporate Web site by preventing Internet companies like … Continue reading

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the scourge of the american nation

The scourge of American society isn’t the chipping away of civil rights, the crumbling healthcare system, or the ever-widening gap between the rich and the poor. These are all irksome issues to be sure. Clearly, the greatest menace to America … Continue reading

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what to do with leftover spaghetti

If you’re like me, you’re probably content to eat any form of pasta for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so any leftovers are a rarity. My husband, A, is very fond of cooking and eating pasta, but he usually cooks the … Continue reading

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local food for local people

May is local food month, so everyone’s writing about eating locally and supporting one’s local growers. A great thing. But being a fan of the League of Gentlemen, the phrase “eat local” invariably connotes an image of these particular proprietors … Continue reading

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spring time for locavores in berkeley

Fat, purple asparagus, freshly harvested. Bright green fava beans in their pods. Fragrant green garlic and creamy King trumpet mushrooms. The spring bounty of the Berkeley farmer’s market is a fine one. Warm weather and crisp spring vegetables seem to … Continue reading

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