A Full Belly

Fried Dough Around The World

Fried Dough Around The World: "Exactly where and when the first fried dough appeared is the subject of much speculation. . . What can be agreed upon is that almost every culture has its own version of fried dough, be it savory or sweet, with or without a hole."

SF Shop with Heidi

SF This Saturday, shop with Heidi at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, part of CUESA's Shop with the Chef program.

Ramen Life

SF Ramen Life: "The evening's theme was ramen meets fashion, club-going hispters, and mirror balls." So sad I missed this event.

International Chocolate Panel

Lovescool's write-up of The International Chocolate Panel held at the 92nd Street Y.

SF Best vegan places

SF Ask Metafilter: Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in San Francisco?

Eat more buffalo

Why you should eat buffalo instead of beef: "Buffalo are twice as efficient as beef cattle at converting wild grass forage into animal protein. Add some more efficiency because they need no “feedlot treatment” of hay, corn, and antibiotics. Buffs are also more drought tolerant and less attracted to natural waterways than are cattle: good for stream quality. Add up the energy, land, and water inputs for a pound of meat and Bison wins by a wide margin."

Whole Foods in Union Square

NYC Union Square Whole Foods now open.

10 Things You Should Know About Harold McGee

Bruce Cole's excellent 10 Things You Should Know About Harold McGee, my favorite food nerd.

Ingredient substitution table

For reference, baking: Ingredient substitution table.

SF: "Going blog wild"

SF Chronicle on local food bloggers (don't miss the great photos!)