Cooking
The best thing about writing this blog ain't the money. There is none. It's trying great food and meeting terrific people. I have met more local folks involved in making and serving food and wine in the past year than ever before. I've also tried to introduce you to some of them here and over at Bay Area Bites.
If you'd like to meet some of the people I've met this year, you should come stop by The Hidden Vine next Thursday. I've written about it before, it's a cozy little wine bar right near Union Square (holiday shopping anyone?). The proprietors David and Angela are knowledgeable as they are enthusiastic about the wines they serve. This month they are featuring wines from South Australia. There are always plenty of California wines available by the glass too.
Thursdays are generally a good night stop by because The Hidden Vine offers a complimentary cheese board from 6 - 9. But next Thursday it's doubly good because Alison of McQuade's Celtic Chutney will be sampling her wares. As I've mentioned in the past, Alison's chutney is for chutney haters. Why? They are not too sweet, not gloppy and mushy but filled with chunks of fruit and veg and terrifically spiced. She uses all natural ingredients and is always sourcing seasonal fruits like persimmons and cranberries. All her recipes are original and her savory chutneys in particular are very unique.
Next Thursday you can try Fig and Ginger, Sun-Dried tomato, Persimmon, and Cranberry Tangerine. Other flavors to stock up on include Curried Banana, Glasgow Spiced Apple, Elgin Habanero, and Mandarin and Apricot. They are terrific with cheese, with ham, turkey, on sandwiches, even with eggs. If you can't make it next Thursday, you can also buy them at Cowgirl Creamery down at the Ferry Plaza.
The Hidden Vine
Tues - Thurs 5 - Midnight
Fri & Sat 5 - 2 am
Entrance on Cosmo Place @ Taylor Street (between Sutter and Post)
415.674.3567
- Mcquade's Celtic Chutney Tasting
I love the idea of 18 Reasons. It's space where people can connect with artists, food producers and learn about food. I keep eyeing butchering classes, but there are also coffee roasting classes, cheese and beer pairing classes, the lineup changes...
- Try It, You'll Like It!
This Saturday June 2nd Cheese Plus is having an anniversay event. Stop by between 3 and 7 pm and taste local goodies I love like CMB Sweets jam, McQuade's Chutney and Charles Chocolates. In fact, I will be the one sampling my friend Alison's...
- Brightest Sunshine In A Jar:mcquade's Elgin Habanero Chutney
What happens when Scottish creativity meets a Central America chili pepper in San Francisco? My choice for the Taste Everything Independent Food Festival Awards is what: McQuade's Elgin Habanero Chutney. Alison McQuade handcrafts chutneys that are...
- Feeling Lucky?
Lots of winning opportunities this week. First off, over $4000... $10,000 has been raised over at a Menu for Hope. That's fantastic, but there are so many gifts that not everything has gotten a nod yet. Lots of books perfect for gift-giving, plenty...
- All About Chutney
I first had chutney served with Indian food, probably with curry. It was thick and gloppy and vinegary but I loved it anyway. Since that time I have eaten chutney with roasted meats such as lamb and pork and I can't bear to eat a cheese sandwich...
Cooking
Wine & Chutney Tasting Event
The best thing about writing this blog ain't the money. There is none. It's trying great food and meeting terrific people. I have met more local folks involved in making and serving food and wine in the past year than ever before. I've also tried to introduce you to some of them here and over at Bay Area Bites.
If you'd like to meet some of the people I've met this year, you should come stop by The Hidden Vine next Thursday. I've written about it before, it's a cozy little wine bar right near Union Square (holiday shopping anyone?). The proprietors David and Angela are knowledgeable as they are enthusiastic about the wines they serve. This month they are featuring wines from South Australia. There are always plenty of California wines available by the glass too.
Thursdays are generally a good night stop by because The Hidden Vine offers a complimentary cheese board from 6 - 9. But next Thursday it's doubly good because Alison of McQuade's Celtic Chutney will be sampling her wares. As I've mentioned in the past, Alison's chutney is for chutney haters. Why? They are not too sweet, not gloppy and mushy but filled with chunks of fruit and veg and terrifically spiced. She uses all natural ingredients and is always sourcing seasonal fruits like persimmons and cranberries. All her recipes are original and her savory chutneys in particular are very unique.
Next Thursday you can try Fig and Ginger, Sun-Dried tomato, Persimmon, and Cranberry Tangerine. Other flavors to stock up on include Curried Banana, Glasgow Spiced Apple, Elgin Habanero, and Mandarin and Apricot. They are terrific with cheese, with ham, turkey, on sandwiches, even with eggs. If you can't make it next Thursday, you can also buy them at Cowgirl Creamery down at the Ferry Plaza.
The Hidden Vine
Tues - Thurs 5 - Midnight
Fri & Sat 5 - 2 am
Entrance on Cosmo Place @ Taylor Street (between Sutter and Post)
415.674.3567
- Mcquade's Celtic Chutney Tasting
I love the idea of 18 Reasons. It's space where people can connect with artists, food producers and learn about food. I keep eyeing butchering classes, but there are also coffee roasting classes, cheese and beer pairing classes, the lineup changes...
- Try It, You'll Like It!
This Saturday June 2nd Cheese Plus is having an anniversay event. Stop by between 3 and 7 pm and taste local goodies I love like CMB Sweets jam, McQuade's Chutney and Charles Chocolates. In fact, I will be the one sampling my friend Alison's...
- Brightest Sunshine In A Jar:mcquade's Elgin Habanero Chutney
What happens when Scottish creativity meets a Central America chili pepper in San Francisco? My choice for the Taste Everything Independent Food Festival Awards is what: McQuade's Elgin Habanero Chutney. Alison McQuade handcrafts chutneys that are...
- Feeling Lucky?
Lots of winning opportunities this week. First off, over $4000... $10,000 has been raised over at a Menu for Hope. That's fantastic, but there are so many gifts that not everything has gotten a nod yet. Lots of books perfect for gift-giving, plenty...
- All About Chutney
I first had chutney served with Indian food, probably with curry. It was thick and gloppy and vinegary but I loved it anyway. Since that time I have eaten chutney with roasted meats such as lamb and pork and I can't bear to eat a cheese sandwich...