Apocalyptic Beer for the End of the World
Yes we all know that the world is scheduled to bite the dust on the 21st of December, 2012 (according to those playful Maya astronomers). Better sit down for this one. Combining the edgy visuals of comic cult legend Charles Burns and the micro-brews of Seattle's...
Spicy Seafood Sensation
A spectacular presentation of pan-roasted black cod utterly festooned with spun daikon, carrots and cucumbers, and sauced with soy, mirin, sake and mustard. The secret weapon was home-grown red chiles and cilantro, plus caramelized garlic and shallots. Where did I...
Fruitcake Matriarch
Here's a vintage portrait of the highly independent woman whose fruitcake recipe I used, with much variation, in my own recent effort. According to her niece, Lisa Jensen, this portrait of Anna Augusta Kirstine Jensen was taken in 1920 or 1921, "when Chris would be 18...
Vine Hill’s new tasting room
A packed house of friends, family and wine club members greeted the unveiling of the chic, friendly new tasting room showcase for Vine Hill Winery varietals. Finger food catered by Kelly's—divine wood-fired pizza topped with sweet caramelized onions and olives, plus...
Woodruff Vineyard Pinot Tops the Charts
If you need any further proof of John (Soif) Locke's unerring wine sense, here it is. Last weekend Soif hosted former UCSC student-turned wine grower Kenny Likitprakong of Hobo Wines. Two days later I find that the SF Chronicle has named Likiprakong's 2009 Ghostwriter...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.