2020 was supposed to be Caleb Zigas’ last year as executive director of La Cocina, the San Francisco-based food incubator that helps immigrants and women of color launch food businesses. But his plans, like so many others, changed due to the pandemic, and he’s agreed to stay on into this year to do whatever he…
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East Bay Jewish film fest serves up food films to up your cravings
OK, so the vaccine is now making its way through our ranks, but we still have to protect ourselves from the virus for who knows how long. You’re all…
Recipe
Warm-me-up beverages from Israel to Argentina
My favorite technique for warming up from a winter chill is to sip a hot beverage. Here are three that were inspired by drinks I’ve had in my travels. It…
Organic Epicure
Israeli street food is inspiration for new kosher catering outfit
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. Spencer Brodie was always interested in food. On any Jewish holiday,…
Small Bites
Augie's smoke meat on the move; Saul's bagels get 'best of' nod; etc.
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. Augie’s Montreal Deli has moved to a new location in Berkeley. According…
Recipe
Don’t reach for your jacket — make some soup
When the colder weather arrives, I start craving hearty, meal-in-a-bowl soups — and these mushroom barley and split pea soups are satisfying and warming.…
Organic Epicure
Turkish-trained pastry chef's pandemic plan: bonbons
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. Sasha Yilmaz-Ward was heading toward a career in academia. After majoring…
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WATCH: Dr. Fauci prefers latkes to hamantaschen
Dr. Anthony Fauci still wants you to wear a mask. But he took a quick break in his schedule to deliver a video message to a Maryland synagogue earlier…
Small Bites
More gluten-free challah in the East Bay; challah for charity; etc.
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. In September, we brought you word of a home-based, gluten-free challah…