Entries from November 2008

November 26, 2008

New Thanksgiving Traditions

My repetoire is being expanded this Thanksgiving.  In response to the diabetes diagnosis, I will be eating turkey like a mofo and eating stuffing like a mofo (10 grams of carbs per 1/2 cup dry serving!).  There are two delicious additions I will be making to the fmaily Thanksgiving menu.
1.  Caufilower-rutabaga mash: You know, I [...]

November 21, 2008

The overlooked Farmer’s Market – Jack London Square

The Jack London Square Farmer’s Market is an interesting beast. It’s got all the elements of a good farmers market, good location (for those of us who live in downtown Oakland), good vendors, and a decent variety but it’s really hampered by the layout. And let’s face it, Jack London Square itself feels [...]

November 20, 2008

Variation on a theme

Sorry for not posting in a while.  You know still getting over the election the good and bad feelings.  What an election it was nevertheless!  Anyway, back to food.
So my dear comrade in arms, Scotte from Eatwithme, made this awesome coq au vin.   The pictures look inspiring and it just looked so tasty.   I immediately [...]

November 3, 2008

Election Night Menu

I am totally psyched to be witnessing election night on the West Coast where I don’t haveto wait up until half past ass to find out who will be our next President.  Come on Virginia.  We’re counting on you!!!!!  I’m also counting on my librarian friend in Virginia to be available for election night talk [...]