I’m not sure what it is, maybe it is part that it is a form of comfort food, maybe it’s the care and slowness that needed to make it or may be that it starts off very basic and yet can become the basis for any combination of food, from seafood, to vegetables, to meats …

It’s always interesting how everyone seems to celebrate Thanksgiving, however everyone adds their own little spin to it.   It not only changes according each neighborhood; it also changes according to everyone’s individual gathering.  At this time of year, everyone wants to get together with others and celebrate the holiday.  On our San Francisco Tours, we …

Maybe it’s all of the variety of books, maybe it’s  the feel of the place or maybe it’s something else.  For me, it’s the possibility of finding something unexpected. Something that I never even thought of.  On our San Francisco Food Tour of North Beach\Little Italy and Chinatown, it’s the same possibility that makes it …

On our San Francisco Food Tour of North Beach\Little Italy and Chinatown it’s always a curious question about what makes good cook.  Is it experience, is it the right equipment or it something else?  Being someone who likes to cook, I think it could be something else.  It could the willingness to try new things …

For many people, the question is whether you are a dog person or a cat person.   In San Francisco, it seems like most of us are dog people. That could that is accurate, or it seems that way because I’m a dog person.  The result is that we tend either indulge or overindulge our dogs.  …

On our San Francisco Food Tour of North Beach\Little Italy and Chinatown, our guests frequently ask what we do when we are not on a tour. This weekend, when the weather is as nice as it is, frequently we do things outside. From local parks, to gardens there are always some special to just causally …

On our San Francisco Food Tour of North Beach\Little Italy and Chinatown, guests often ask me whether the food we eat is based on how healthy it is. I’d like to say that way always the reason, however the reality is that more often than not, it’s because it tastes good. The reality is that …

Whether it’s rice wine, grape wine or sake, lots of our stops on our San Francisco Food Tour of North Beach\Little Italy and Chinatown really like cooking with wine. It’s always interesting seeing how different wines can be used for different things. Take something like sake, I like taking chicken thighs and marinating them overnight …

On our San Francisco Food Tour of North Beach\Little Italy and Chinatown, it’s a great time of year to enjoy the outdoor cafes at night. It’s warm enough to enjoy the evening accompanied by some great food and wine . In the daytime , on our San Francisco Food Tours, it’s definitely short sleeve weather. …

On our San Francisco Food Tour of North Beach\Little Italy and Chinatown, garlic is an essential ingredient in so many dishes. And yet, since so much garlic grown close to here, having fresh garlic makes an incredible difference. Fresh garlic has the great flavor that tastes even better when it’s roasted or sautéed. Pair it …