In the few years since founding Neo Cocoa, Christine Doerr has garnered some serious accolades including being most awarded at the 2011 San Francisco International Chocolate Salon including Best Truffle and Most Luxurious Chocolate Experience.

I speak with Chef Ken Frank (La Toque, Napa), Michael Tusk (Quince), Nicola Chessa (Valentino), and Marco Gubbiotti (La Bastiglia, Italy) to glean as much information as possible about how truffles are influencing the country’s top chefs.

One of the main perps appears to be operating out of Robert Sinskey Vineyards. I go deep. I go inside. I even go to a 5-course Michelin star-chef dinner to unlock the mystery.

For those who search for the ultimate juicy, tender turkey, I most respectfully suggest: put away your traditional roasters and basting brushes, because when it comes to ensuring a moist bird, the clay pot reigns supreme.

Euphoria, the 4-day festival full of amazing music, food and drink just wrapped up its seventh winning season in surprisingly hip, Greenville, South Carolina. Find out why this place’s got it all going on.

As you’ll find out, little did I know I’d find myself in a dispute over a swing on this special day (sigh – see video below for more on that kerfuffle).

Pastry Chef Yigit Pura, winner of the first season of Bravo’s “Top Chef Just Desserts,” announced that Tout Sweet Patisserie will make its home at Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco. Here’s the inside scoop.

SF Chefs, along with Pebble Beach Food & Wine, Montalvo Food & Wine, and Flavor! Napa Valley has become a marquee event. Here’s the top 10 dishes.