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Sausage, Spiedini, and the S.F. Meat Scene

By Maya at February 19, 2012 | 7:16 pm |

The Italians have a special connection with the pig that few cultures have. I am continuously amazed by the way they honor the pig as a culinary ingredient with an endless list of ways to use its parts. Parts of America are beginning to go back to valuing quality pig processing and skilled butchery as they do in Italy. I was lucky enough to attend a Slow Food event

Best Restaurant Dining Reviewers List for Bay Area

By Laiko at February 15, 2012 | 1:23 am |

By Laiko Bahrs, Epicuring co-founder As a food professional, I eat out at a lot of restaurants for a number of reasons. To support the industry and friends/colleagues, for meetings, as well as to boost my professional knowledge (and because eating is a hobby, right?). My dining budget is not large, but I do like to try most of the new restaurants whenever I can. How

Celebration of Pork – One Last Night Tonight

By Susie at February 10, 2012 | 3:15 pm |

by Susie Wyshak When Amy Sherman suggested going to Oliveto's annual Whole Hog Dinner in Oakland, I wasn't sure, not being a whole-hog meat eater. However it was in the hood and it looked to be a convivial event. How right she was. Seated upstairs overlooking College Avenue, almost at the same level as the BART tracks and freeway, we enjoyed a warm evening warmed by

Horrified With Factory Chicken Farms? Learn to Make Your Own Eggs

By Susie at January 29, 2012 | 3:48 pm |

by Susie Wyshak CUESA is taking a stand to define humanely raised chickens beyond the catch phrases free-range and cage-free--which does not necessarily translate to chickens tap dancing in fields of green, ala Foghorn Leghorn. They point out that "The USDA does not regulate "cage-free" and "free-range" egg production. These hens are typically kept in large barns or

My First California Olive Harvest

By Emily at January 28, 2012 | 7:19 am |

By Emily Shartin, Epicurator When I moved to California from Massachusetts, I knew one of the main things I wanted to learn about was olive oil. We had access to great European oils in Boston but, as you might surmise, the New England climate is not exactly conducive to growing olives, which thrive in a more Mediterranean environment. I am a passionate supporter of

Distance Makes the Heart (and Appetite) Grow Fonder

By Maya at January 19, 2012 | 6:51 pm |

As the newest member of Epicuring, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Maya and I recently returned from studying Food Culture and Communications in Italy. Italy’s culinary scene delighted my taste buds but after the first few months I began making a list of California foods I missed. Now that I’m back I’m getting to rediscover those foods and finding out

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How to Make Killer Lemon or Orange Marmalade – A Happy Girl Kitchen Workshop

By Susie at January 8, 2012 | 11:58 pm |

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Morning at the Temescal Farm House"][/caption] by Epicurator Susie Wyshak What bliss to learn how to make lemon, orange, and / or grapefruit marmalade at a mini 2-3 hour workshop with Jordan Champagne, the girl behind Happy Girl Kitchen, in the oldest farmhouse in Oakland, California. At once point Jordan

My Real San Francisco Layover Food Stop, Candy Fix Included

By Susie at January 7, 2012 | 3:43 pm |

San Francisco is all a-twitter over Anthony Bourdain's San Francisco layover show on where to eat when you've got a short stop. What a perfect time to share my own SFO layover (or 8 hour delay) recommendation: Step 1: Find the airport shuttle to the Best Western Grosvenor hotel in South San Francisco. Step 2: Cross the street and walk 1/8 mile to Costco South San

Our 2012 Epicuring Resolutions!

By Celeste Noche at January 3, 2012 | 12:06 am |

Here at Epicuring, we believe a new year means new food adventures. We're excited for what's to come and have set our own personal "food resolutions" for a great 2012: Do you have food resolutions for 2012? We'd love to hear them. Happy New Year! Let's go

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Cheap Tickets on Virgin + the Good Food Awards = Be in SF in January

By Susie at December 29, 2011 | 9:10 pm |

Whether you're in the Bay Area or So Cal, if you're into food, plan a trip to the Good Food Awards Reception (January 13) and Marketplace (January 14) at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Virgin has some great airfares right now, and the Epicuring team would love to meet you. You can meet the winners and taste the food and drink crafted by the people redefining