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Mohawks with Olive Oil, Sea Salt and Herbs
I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day is one of those nights that I go to great lengths not to go out to eat. In preparation for the onslaught of daters and diners who do go out, many restaurants … Continue reading
Posted February 13, 2012 by Sean
Survival-of-the-Fittest Kale Salad
There’s a cafe a couple blocks from the Foodzie headquarters that has a certain kale salad on their menu that has won the hearts of everyone in the office. It’s hearty and crunchy, with a perfect balance of salty and … Continue reading
Posted January 31, 2012 by Sean
A Taste of Kwanzaa
Today we’re featuring a guest post by our friend Luna Raven of Luna’s Kitchen Magic, contributor at one of our favorite site discoveries of the year, Kwanzaa Culinarians. We asked her to talk a bit about the traditions — and … Continue reading
Posted December 29, 2011 by Sean
Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve
My mother’s side of the family is entirely Italian-American, a mini-melting pot of three regions from southern Italy: Abruzzo, Campania and Calabria. Consequently, our food traditions also reflect a melding of those regions. And one of those traditions that is … Continue reading
Posted December 22, 2011 by Sean
Matzo Crack
Christmas doesn’t have a corner on the cookie and sweets market. Hannukah is as festive a time, and we’ll just as happily tuck into some rugelach, hamentaschen or any number of other Jewish cookies as the usual sugar cookies and … Continue reading
Posted December 20, 2011 by Sean
Mom’s Pear Skillet Cake from Bi-Rite Market
In 1993, DPaul and I moved into an apartment on Dolores Park, on the edge of San Francisco’s Mission District. At the time, the area was pretty edgy. There was gang activity nearby and drug dealers in the park. The … Continue reading
Posted December 19, 2011 by Sean
Cookie Party in the Foodzie Kitchen
It’s Foodzie’s third birthday today, so we had to celebrate (we even got you a gift). Of course, it’s also the holidays, so instead of cake, we wanted to indulge in a more seasonal tradition: Cookies. So Foodzie staffers decided … Continue reading
Posted December 16, 2011 by Sean
Holiday Entertaining: The Cheese Plate
The cheese plate is a versatile weapon in your entertaining arsenal. At the holiday table, it’s suitable as a palate-whetting starter or an elegant finale. It’s an absolute no-brainer as a self-serve snack at a holiday party. But it takes … Continue reading
Posted December 8, 2011 by Sean
Holiday Entertaining: Cookies
The holiday season can be one big, sparkly ball of stress. Between the frenzy of shopping, the invariably embarrassing company parties and all that comes with seeing the family in large numbers, things can get pretty sticky. But one thing … Continue reading
Posted December 6, 2011 by Sean
Super Spooky Halloween Recipes
Part of the fun of Halloween is turning everyday foods into kooky, quirky, spooky and outright creepy dishes that thrill and chill. Every year we get a good chuckle out of some of the more outlandish creations we see. Here’s … Continue reading
Posted October 28, 2011 by Sean
