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Category Archives: seen&heard
my favorite grocery store
As a rule, I prefer the farmers’ market to the supermarket. The farmers’ market is so much more vibrant, and of course, the produce is incredibly fresh. But I do have my favorite local shops, among them, one with … Continue reading
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remembering keith floyd
Not many people here in the US seem to be familiar with the larger than life figure that was Keith Floyd. He was a uniquely talented cook, restaurateur and cooking show host in the UK. It has been said of … Continue reading
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slow food nation
I attended the Taste Pavilion at Slow Food Nation last Sunday evening. This was the first Slow Food sponsored celebration of American traditionally produced foods. The food was enjoyable, the lines were not. At $65 a pop, was it worth navigating the … Continue reading
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what is it? it’s…
… downtown San Francisco modeled in stainless steel pots and pans. If you read the Ethicurean you probably figured that out. The metal model is an installation by artist Zhan Wang at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum. The piece … Continue reading
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what is it?
Just a bunch of pots and pans, or something else? Can you guess what this is?
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overheard…
On the BART: “I got six girlfriends and I’m faithful to all of them.” – Smirking boy to girl
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now you can eat and pay rent
When riding public transportation in the US, you often find yourself staring at huge advertisements. Almost anywhere you look, the walls of the train you ride in, the walls of the station platform, the floor and escalator, even the underground … Continue reading
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waiter, there’s an lcd screen on my table!
You go to your favorite sushi joint for a leisurely bite with some friends. Someone points you to a table, the usual one. You’re wondering whether you’ll get a California roll, or perhaps a simple plate of sashimi. On the … Continue reading
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slow suicide the organic way!
Well now I’ve seen it all… This ad for organic tobacco was prominently displayed in the San Francisco Bay Guardian, July 25, 2007.
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tidbits
Claravale Dairy is now selling milk, cream, and colostrum at the Berkeley Farmers Market every Saturday. They plan to set up a stall at the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmers Market soon. I suggested they join the Sunday Temescal Farmers … Continue reading
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