Food Gal

BBQ Oyster Time, Golden Gate Anniversary Eats & More

foodgal — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:25:46 +0000

Fish Story’s Barbecued Oysters Fish Story in Napa has introduced a fun new “Happy Hour” on Friday and Saturday afternoons, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m, that’s all about the barbecue. Just in time for these warmer days ahead, the restaurant is grilling Rock Cod soft tacos ($4) and Drake’s Bay oysters with chili butter ($2) and your [...]

A Taste of Portland Roasting Coffee and A Food Gal Giveaway

foodgal — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:25:37 +0000

The Northwest sure does love its coffee. And Portland Roasting Coffee of Oregon has been satisfying taste buds since 1996 in a most sustainable way. The coffee company buys coffee directly from growers, adheres to sustainable practices, has opened coffee cafes that are eco-friendly, and commits resources annually to global projects in partnership with the United Nations [...]

For the Halibut

foodgal — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:25:51 +0000

When trying out a recipe for the first time, it’s always a good sign when your husband exclaims after just one bite, “Mmm, you should make this again.” Such was the case when I tried the “Sauteed Fillet of Halibut with Fennel and White Anchovies” recipe from the new “Cooking Without Borders” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) cookbook, [...]

Crunch Time for Gluten-Free

foodgal — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:25:11 +0000

I’m not even gluten-intolerant, but when samples of Crunchmaster Multi-Seed and Multi-Grain Crackers landed in my mail, I became addicted to them. Yes, they’re gluten-free, cholesterol-free and low in saturated fat. But they are big on crunch. The thin crackers are made from California brown rice flour, sesame seeds, potato starch, quinoa seeds, flax seeds, amaranth seeds, tamari [...]

Scrumptious Snapshots from New York, Part II

foodgal — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:25:45 +0000

NEW YORK, NY — Yesterday, you got a glimpse of my savory adventures. Now, get a taste of the sweet side: City Bakery City Bakery has really fun, original baked goods, including a fabulous pretzel croissant. Yes, a flaky, slightly denser version of the traditional French pastry, only here it’s coated in seeds and a [...]