My favorite bakery in Oakland, CA is Sweet Bar Bakery on Broadway Avenue in Oakland, CA. Mani, the owner has a new cookbook called Good Morning, Baking. There are some yummy recipes to have for yourself or to share! One recipe I noticed looked really yummy for fall is the Brown sugar-sour cherry doughnuts on p. 108 of the book. When I was growing up in Michigan in the fall we always went to the cider mills in the fall and had cold, fresh apple cider and warm, soft cinnamon and sugar doughnuts! Mani grew up in Michigan in his early years and I found out this past week that his dried cherries that he uses in his sour cherry, oatmeal, chocolate chip cookies are actually from Traverse City, Michigan. I love this bakery!!
Resources:
Good Morning Baking
Delicious Recipes to Start the Day
Mani Niall
ISBN 978-0-9838595-7-4
Egg & Dart Publishers
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
The Cheese Plate plus white wine
"Every meal should include a cheese course. Period. And despite what you may have heard, white- not red-is best with it. Prepare to believe."
bon appétit, October 2013, p. 116, "The Perfect Match, The Cheese Plate + White Wine."
Blue Cheese, with off-dry German Riesling, (labeled Spatlese or Auslese.) The reason is that salty, stinky blue cheese needs a counter balancing sweetness without sacrificing fat cutting acid.
Goat Cheese, with Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. The reason is that mineraly Chèvre is wiped off the palate by a wave of bright acidity.
Parmigiano Reggiano, with Oloroso Sherry. The reason is that the nuttiness and depth of the cheese is a great combination with the caramelized flavors of the wine.
bon appétit, October 2013, p. 116, "The Perfect Match, The Cheese Plate + White Wine."
Blue Cheese, with off-dry German Riesling, (labeled Spatlese or Auslese.) The reason is that salty, stinky blue cheese needs a counter balancing sweetness without sacrificing fat cutting acid.
Goat Cheese, with Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. The reason is that mineraly Chèvre is wiped off the palate by a wave of bright acidity.
Parmigiano Reggiano, with Oloroso Sherry. The reason is that the nuttiness and depth of the cheese is a great combination with the caramelized flavors of the wine.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Drumming Classes in the San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland, CA
My son and I were walking at Crab Cove Park in Alameda, CA and we came upon a group doing drumming, and they sounded amazing! We found out it was a get together for a drumming class led by Percussionist Robert Wallace. Below are some classes being offered this fall.
"Finally, a place to really learn world rhythms and percussion!"
Hand Drumming Level I: "Yes, I have Rhythm!" This is an introductory, hands-on course. Course even includes a full-length instructional DVD covering all rhythms taught!
Date and time: Tuesday evenings. 6:30-7:45PM
Starts October 8, ends December 10, 2013
10 weeks, $295.00
Hand drumming, Level II: "10 Rhythms Plus"- Beginning Ensemble Class
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the level I: "Yes I Have Rhythm" course or significant prior drumming experience.
Date and Time:
Monday evenings. 7:45PM-9:30PM
Starts October 7th, ends December 9, 2013
10 Weeks ($295)
Location and Registration Information
All classes held at the Total Rhythm Studio, 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA, 94501. Safe, secure, area with restaurants, shops nearby. Free street parking. All drums provided, or bring your own.
Ways to Register:
1.) Log onto TotalRhythm.com, click on "Drumming Classes," register and pay securely via debit card, credit card, or Paypal, OR
2.) Call or e-mail Robert@TotalRhythm.com (510- 967-6135) with class selection and send checks payable to "Total Rhythm" for course fee to Total Rhythm: 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501.
"Finally, a place to really learn world rhythms and percussion!"
Hand Drumming Level I: "Yes, I have Rhythm!" This is an introductory, hands-on course. Course even includes a full-length instructional DVD covering all rhythms taught!
Date and time: Tuesday evenings. 6:30-7:45PM
Starts October 8, ends December 10, 2013
10 weeks, $295.00
Hand drumming, Level II: "10 Rhythms Plus"- Beginning Ensemble Class
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the level I: "Yes I Have Rhythm" course or significant prior drumming experience.
Date and Time:
Monday evenings. 7:45PM-9:30PM
Starts October 7th, ends December 9, 2013
10 Weeks ($295)
Location and Registration Information
All classes held at the Total Rhythm Studio, 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA, 94501. Safe, secure, area with restaurants, shops nearby. Free street parking. All drums provided, or bring your own.
Ways to Register:
1.) Log onto TotalRhythm.com, click on "Drumming Classes," register and pay securely via debit card, credit card, or Paypal, OR
2.) Call or e-mail Robert@TotalRhythm.com (510- 967-6135) with class selection and send checks payable to "Total Rhythm" for course fee to Total Rhythm: 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Fleur de Lys, San Francisco
Fleur de Lys is magical! As soon as I walked inside I felt confident and happy, and ready to be fed! I highly recommend this place! I love the tented ceiling, it is gorgeous and elegant!
Resources:
Fleur de Lys
777 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 675- 4619
http: www.hubertkeller.com
Books written by Hubert Heller:
Burger Bar, Hubert Keller with Penologe Wisner.
Hubert Keller's Souvenirs, by Hubert Keller
Resources:
Fleur de Lys
777 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 675- 4619
http: www.hubertkeller.com
Books written by Hubert Heller:
Burger Bar, Hubert Keller with Penologe Wisner.
Hubert Keller's Souvenirs, by Hubert Keller
Monday, September 9, 2013
Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola, CA
I love Shadowbrook Restaurant in Capitola. I love the way you take a trolley ride down to the restaurant, and the way the lights around the property sparkle at night. The place is full of ambiance, atmosphere, and is a great location!
Resources:
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Road
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 475-1511
Shadowbrook-capitola.com
Resources:
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Road
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 475-1511
Shadowbrook-capitola.com
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Sonoma Canopy tours
Along the Bohemian Highway in Sonoma, you can take a hipline tour through the treetops!
sonomacanopytours.com
(from $89.00
Sonoma, CA)
sonomacanopytours.com
(from $89.00
Sonoma, CA)
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