Stark Sips: 2010 Napa Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley ($22, 87 pts.)
Clean finish; a nice match for a warm late summer evening.
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Spa Retreat: How to Make Lavender Oil (Cold-Pressed Method)
The smell of lavender relaxes and makes one conjure up memories of the last luxurious day at the spa.
Offal: The art of whole animal cooking and eating
I grew up in a family that would joke about who would eat the duck's butt or fight for the duck brains during a multi-course…
Things To Do: Sailing on the San Francisco Bay
One of the best features of the Bay Area are the beautiful, and often under-appreciated, San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay waters.
Chefs of the Bay Area unite for cause
One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Meals On Wheels of San Francisco.
5 must-try white wines
Sometimes, sitting back and watching the sun go down over an easy-going glass of white wine is as magical as it gets.
Reinventing the cheese grater to save space
I realize that the Twist N Grate solves a well-known problem in modern times. No, it is not the shortage of cheese...it is the shortage…
Michelin-Starred Cities: San Francisco at #16
Still, the city by the Bay beats out its East coast nemesis (at least for now). New York did not place. And if this isn't…
Your palate knows best
Don't friend the score, friend the preference.
Organic Gardening: Tips for keeping the critters out (video)
Rumor of the juicy tomatoes at Chez Loni's vegetable garden spread as I saw more and more tomatoes damaged from backyard critters.