Bay Area Food

Serendipity Saucy Spreads – Bay Area Food

January 16, 2012
Serendipity Saucy Spreads Spiced Carrot Jam

About this business: For a while now I’ve been intending to dedicate some regular space on my blog to highlight local food businesses that I love. Of course it only make sense that I start with a business that focuses on preserves (right?!?). Kristen Cederquist, on of the co-owners of Serendipity Saucy Spreads, was one [...]

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Bay Area Food: Family Fun at Local Farms

May 19, 2011
Kiwi picking at Swanton Berry Farm

I don’t know what it is about farms that so attracts me. Maybe it’s being smack dab in the middle of Silicon Valley, and remembering how many more cherry trees there were when I was a kid. Or maybe it’s just being in California, a state blessed with sunshine and fertile soil.Or perhaps it’s the [...]

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Wrapping up the Bakesale for Japan

April 27, 2011
Bakesale for Japan

I can hardly believe it’s been nearly four weeks since the San Jose Bakesale for Japan. It took me a while to recuperate, but I think I’m finally there. So…it felt like we needed a little wrap-up to share all of our wonderful accomplishments and to once again remember that there are still a lot [...]

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Who’s Supporting the San Jose Bakesale for Japan?

March 28, 2011

I wanted to give some love to all of the wonderful businesses in the Bay Area who are stepping up to help with the San Jose Bakesale for Japan. These businesses are either donating baked goods, time, or items for raffle, and we're super happy they will be a part of the San Jose Bakesale [...]

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Bakesale for Japan – The San Jose Event

March 22, 2011

Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world. — Howard Zinn San Jose Japantown is getting in on the national bakesale for Japan. Want to take part? Here’s what you need to know: When: Saturday, April 2nd from 10am-2pm Where: Roy’s Station (197 Jackson St. in San Jose) Who: Professional and [...]

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Dark Days Challenge Week 2 – Dinner for One

December 15, 2010

So….Dark Days Challenge Week #2. What is the Dark Days Challenge, you ask? Here’s a reminder. Essentially from December 1 through April 15, I’m making a big ole effort (or not? we’ll see how hard it is…) to cook one meal each week made from food that is SOLE (sustainable, organic, local and ethical). I [...]

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5 Great Local Christmas Tree Farms

December 6, 2010

We have a family tradition of cutting down our Christmas tree in the Santa Cruz mountains, each year. And of course, this is the time of year when we go hunt down the perfect tree. I've decided to make things easier on my husband this year and just get a Douglas Fir. I say that as [...]

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Bay Area Food: Swanton Berry Farm Kiwi U-Pick

November 22, 2010

Let's play a game. I say a phrase and you tell me what immediately pops into your mind. OK? Alright, the phrase is….U-Pick. Your thoughts? My guess is that a great deal of you had images of berries and apples pop into your head. But how about this? KIWI. Did you know that kiwi grows [...]

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The Joys of Eating with the Seasons

November 16, 2010

I was going to title this post "Things That Make me Go 'Yum'," but often people don't get my little jokes, so I thought I would be more specific. My food adventures go back to….hmmmm…let's say 1992, when I first went away to college (Go Aggies!) and discovered a curious little brown bread. "What is [...]

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Bay Area Food: Silicon Valley Restaurant Week is in Full Swing!

November 8, 2010

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week is back and there are only 3 more days (through Wednesday, November 10) to take advantage of this unique eating experience! What is it? SVRW is a "coordinated fixed price offering by Silicon Valley restaurateurs. Participating restaurants offer a $25, $35 and $45 three-course fixed price dinner menu each night they are open between [...]

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