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Nuts and Edible Seeds

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    Toffee Times Two: Sampling Toffeology and "toffee talk"

    ​At the SF Chocolate Salon, we encountered two new-to-us top toffees, both from local ladies, worth adding to our sweet treat list: Toffeeology and "toffee talk". Toffeeology is run by three women, two of whom are sisters and fourth-generation California candy-makers focused on English toffee -- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    A Nutritious Cookie That Is Actually Awesome

    ​The "health" corner of the cookie market is dominated by offerings that make better paperweights than desserts. Your voracious Cook E. Monster has wasted unconscionable amounts of pocket change finding out this fact in a vain quest for guilt- (and gluten-) free sweets, but the research has finall ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    An Intergenerational Cookie of Success

    ​Edna's Success of Mountain View bakes from recipes that have been in the family for three generations, all the way back from when company muse Edna Hickman baked for her own Montana eatery. (With its single table, Hickman's Success Cafe was once listed as the Smallest Operating Cafe in the Guinne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2011

    Permano Caramels and Toffee Can Make You a Holiday Hero

    ​There's a strong tradition among home candy makers of making a big batch of toffee, then breaking it, bagging it, and becoming the best friend of the moment as they make the rounds with their holiday deliveries. If you have a friend like this, you're likely already anticipating the mass of s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    Poco Dolce Brings Out a New Pan-Holiday Chocolate

    ​Poco Dolce, San Francisco's dedicated masons of chocolate and salt "tiles," are launching a new flavor for the fall and winter holidays: cranberry pumpkin seed.The base-line tile of bittersweet chocolate and gray sea salt continues to deliver the bulk of the enjoyment, but the bright-red burst of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2011

    Your Seasonal Produce Guide: Kabocha Squash

    A new weekly series on what to do with your farmers' market impulse buys and CSA box surprises. Kabocha (pronounced kah-BOH-cha) squash is a hard-skinned winter squash, sometimes called "Japanese pumpkin," with a distinctive striated dark green appearance. It is traditionally available during the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Peepsmania, Aging Actresses, and the Horror of Flax Seeds

    ​Today's notes on national stories, local trends, random tastes, and other bycatch dredged up from the food media. 1. The Return of Peepsmania. Dyed Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, sweetened egg breads -- they've all been eclipsed by America's ultimate holiday food, the Peep. The Washington Post ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 2, 2011

    Fresh Eats

    Our weekly roundup of SFoodie news

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Bacon Candy by Nosh This

    Tamara PalmerChocolate, caramel, almonds, bacon: Natural bedfellows.​Ain't San Francisco grand? Soon, it should be easier to sell food on the street, and in the meantime you can get two varieties of nicely wrapped chocolate candy with bacon in it right on the pavement thanks to Nosh This, Kai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2010

    There's Still Time to Celebrate Memorial Day With Local Pie

    Tamara PalmerMission Pie's Krystin Rubin and walnut tartlets.​Still scrambling for something show-stopping to bring to today's holiday barbecue? Mission Pie's open til 9 p.m. tonight with a selection of pies and tartlets made from local produce. Recently, while on In the Kitchen With Lisa's f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2010

    A Small Salad's Big Taste of Here: Your SFoodie Lunch Planner

    J. BirdsallRadius' duck confit salad with blue cheese and walnuts.​Mon., March 29, 2010 As Radius readies its sit-down restaurant, the casual café is open and buzzing. The shtick: Ingredients (well, most of them) sourced within a 100-mile radius. That's not as hard in San Francisco as it wou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    Cashew Cheese Isn't the Only Thing That Sets Gracias Madre Apart from Neighboring Taquerias

    M. LaddSeriously nutty: Queso fundido of cashew cheese and Brussels sprouts.​Maybe the most surprising thing about Café Gratitude spinoff Gracias Madre? The week-old spot is decidedly nicer than other taquerias, without seeming fussy. The menu is 100 percent organic and vegan, with a few raw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2010

    Snacktion: Sonoma Sunshine's Chocolaty, Nut-Studded Take on the Rice Krispies Treat

    T. Palmer​Name: Sonoma Sunshine KrispettesBrand: Caroline's DessertsOrigin: WashingtonFound at: Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe (2890 Taylor at Jefferson)Cost: $4.95Ingredients: Marshmallows, organic gluten free crispy brown rice cereal, unsalted butter, apricots, pistachios, chocolate chips, s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2009

    First-Ever Underground Farmers' Market Drops in Two Weeks -- If It Can Find a Venue

    forageSFRabins hawked sea beans at the Eat Real Festival in August.​Grocery shopping and a good party rarely happen in concert, but Iso Rabins of forageSF wants to change that. He's organizing an underground farmers market to take place in two weeks, on Friday, Dec. 18 -- at night, with fresh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2009

    Snacktion: Aloha Rocky Road

    T. Palmer​Name: Aloha Rocky RoadBrand: Lula's ChocolatesOrigin: MontereyFound at: Al's Market (426 Irving at Sixth Ave.)Cost: $4.99Ingredients: Milk chocolate, sugar, milk, freshly made marshmallow, roasted macadamia nuts, salt.Calories per serving: Not listedThe word: Handmade rocky road gets an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2009

    Sick of Sandwiches Already? Turn Turkey Leftovers into A Refreshing Wild Rice Salad

    Jess J/FlickrHow many turkey Sloppy Joes can you stuff your face with?​Something about that 12-pound turkey looked skimpy. Instead, you got a 20-pounder -- for the four of you. Naturally, you can only eat so many sandwiches, and while - sure - you could throw it all in a stock pot and make som ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2009

    Filipino Sweet Beat: House of Silvanas' Cool Treats

    T. PalmerSilvanas, a dreamy dessert sensation.​Tucked away in the back of one of several shopping centers along a very consumer-friendly street, House of Silvanas (2055 Gellert at King, Daly City) offers cool treats from the Philippines to those lucky enough to stumble on it. The small bakery is o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    Early Bird Special: Aicha

    Jen SiskaAicha's kefta tagine (right).​An early nibble from the Weekly's Wednesday food review. Little Aicha (1303 Polk at Bush) showed up in Polk Gulch last June, in the space where De Afghanan Kabob House once ruled. SF Weekly restaurant critic showed up, too, working her way through a ser ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    New Mission Shop Sells Only One Thing: Coconuts

    poem gal/FlickrOkay, so maybe a shop devoted to these is a tad loco.​Last year, this blogger's pre-K students tried coconut juice as part of a heroic end-of-summer tropical juice taste test. The teachers passed around paper cups of coconut, pineapple, and mango juices. Out of at least 15 kids, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2009

    Je Ne Sais Quoi: Bay Area Chocolatiers with French Names

    Maison Bouche: French for Made in Berkeley?​Maison Bouche and Au Coeur des Chocolats, a pair of perfectly Parisian-looking chocolatiers, have recently popped up at Miette (1 Ferry Building at The Embarcadero; 2109 Chestnut at Steiner; and 449 Octavia at Hayes). The rather French-sp ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 12, 2009

    54 Mint offers boldly flavored fare at a charming downtown location

    Maison Bouche: French for Made in Berkeley?​Maison Bouche and Au Coeur des Chocolats, a pair of perfectly Parisian-looking chocolatiers, have recently popped up at Miette (1 Ferry Building at The Embarcadero; 2109 Chestnut at Steiner; and 449 Octavia at Hayes). The rather French-sp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2009

    Early Bird Special: 54 Mint

    Jen Siska54 Mint's caprese salad.​An early taste of SF Weekly's Wednesday food review. This may be a city whose obsession with thin-crust shows no sign of cooling, but newcomer 54 Mint (16 Mint at Jessie) isn't exactly willing to pander. No, the still-new Italian restaurant in Mint Plaza's s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    Sweet Beat: Edna's Cashew Cookies

     A fabulous hybrid of cake and cookie -- plus generous amounts of whole cashews and cashew buttercream to further reel you in -- equals the kind of cookies you find yourself not wanting to share with anyone. Edna's Success of Mountain View uses a recipe that's been in the family for th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2009

    Friday Sundae: MaggieMudd's Vegan Messy Marcy

    The biggest, gooiest sundae at MaggieMudd (903 Cortland at Gates, 641-5291) is the glorious Messy Marcy ($8.25). This dirty girl consists of three scoops of your choice of traditional or dairy-free ice cream (made with coconut or soy milk) served over a warm brownie and topped with cookie pieces, ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 6, 2009

    Contigo takes a bite out of Catalan

    The biggest, gooiest sundae at MaggieMudd (903 Cortland at Gates, 641-5291) is the glorious Messy Marcy ($8.25). This dirty girl consists of three scoops of your choice of traditional or dairy-free ice cream (made with coconut or soy milk) served over a warm brownie and topped with cookie pieces, ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 4, 2009

    Room with a View — and Heat

    A well-known S.F. chef amps up the menu at Sutro's at the Cliff House.

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2009

    Snacktion: Blessing's Alive and Radiant Foods' Chai Raweo

    Name: Chai RaweoBrand: Blessing's Alive and Radiant FoodsOrigin: BerkeleyFound at: Rainbow Grocery (1745 Folsom)Cost: $8.19Ingredients: Soaked almonds, raw cashews, honey, coconut, chai essenceCalories per serving: Not listedWhy I bought it: We have yet to cover any raw Snacktion, plus this looked l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2008

    Salad Daze: Quattro's Fall Vegetable Salad

    Name: Chai RaweoBrand: Blessing's Alive and Radiant FoodsOrigin: BerkeleyFound at: Rainbow Grocery (1745 Folsom)Cost: $8.19Ingredients: Soaked almonds, raw cashews, honey, coconut, chai essenceCalories per serving: Not listedWhy I bought it: We have yet to cover any raw Snacktion, plus this looked l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2008

    Friday Night: Stones Throw Appreciation Party at Mighty

    Name: Chai RaweoBrand: Blessing's Alive and Radiant FoodsOrigin: BerkeleyFound at: Rainbow Grocery (1745 Folsom)Cost: $8.19Ingredients: Soaked almonds, raw cashews, honey, coconut, chai essenceCalories per serving: Not listedWhy I bought it: We have yet to cover any raw Snacktion, plus this looked l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2008

    SF Weekly's Seven-Day Dish

    Name: Chai RaweoBrand: Blessing's Alive and Radiant FoodsOrigin: BerkeleyFound at: Rainbow Grocery (1745 Folsom)Cost: $8.19Ingredients: Soaked almonds, raw cashews, honey, coconut, chai essenceCalories per serving: Not listedWhy I bought it: We have yet to cover any raw Snacktion, plus this looked l ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 4, 2008

    Mack the Kunafa

    New tastes from the Middle East.

  • Dining

    September 26, 2007

    Pizza Smackdown

    SoCal chain goes head to head with hometown favorite

  • News

    July 12, 2006

    Hippie Puppy Chow

    SoCal chain goes head to head with hometown favorite

  • Dining

    March 2, 2005

    Abandoning Control

    Three excellent East Bay meals result from the suggestions of others

  • Dining

    December 8, 2004

    From Aush to Bowlawni

    Everything we try at this Afghan restaurant in North Beach is unusual and delightful

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 19, 2004

    Five Best Ice Cream Parlors

    Everything we try at this Afghan restaurant in North Beach is unusual and delightful

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 19, 2004

    Best Hot Fudge Sundae

    Ghirardelli Chocolate Manufactory

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 19, 2004

    Best Cookie

    Morena at Emporio Rulli Gran Caffe

  • Dining

    January 21, 2004

    Just Like Old Times

    We can't believe how inexpensive the good food is at Watercress

  • Dining

    January 1, 2003

    Half-Baked

    Unexpectedly underwhelmed at Roxanne's

  • Dining

    August 7, 2002

    Fit for a Prince

    Raja Cuisine of India

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 23, 2001

    Best Bloody Mary

    Azie

  • Dining

    July 5, 2000

    Style Over Substance

    OakTown Cafe

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 17, 2000

    Best Bike Ride

    Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 17, 2000

    Best Microbrew

    Mendocino Brewing Co.'s Eye of the Hawk Ale

  • Dining

    May 17, 2000

    En Español

    B44

  • Dining

    July 29, 1998

    Evening at the Oasis

    B44

  • Dining

    June 17, 1998

    Stomping at the Savoy

    B44

  • Dining

    September 10, 1997

    The You-Know-What Approaches

    B44

  • Music

    May 28, 1997

    Hear This

    B44

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