Food Gal

Betelnut — An Oldie But Goodie That Tantalizes and Surprises

foodgal — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:25:37 +0000

Chef Alex Ong tells an amusing story about just how much he missed Chinese food when he was living in Florida, working for the Ritz-Carlton, way back when. On his rare days off then, he and his wife would hop into the car to drive to the only Chinese restaurant in sight — Panda Express. “There was [...]

How I Measure Time in Char Siu Baos

foodgal — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:25:30 +0000

When it comes to Chinese pork buns, there is BM and there is AM. BM as in “Before Microwaves,” before those boxy, miracle appliances became standard on our kitchen counters. And AM as is in “After Microwaves,” when we realized we couldn’t live without the darn things. Those two periods in time had a profound effect on [...]

Celebrate Persian New Year at Zaré at Flytrap in San Francisco

foodgal — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:25:18 +0000

Persian New Year begins March 20, the first day of spring. And Zaré at Flytrap restaurant in San Francisco is gearing up to celebrate in a big way. Chef-owner Hoss Zaré, a native of Iran, will be hosting his first Persian New Year’s Celebration at his restaurant, a short hop from the W Hotel. Think communal tables, [...]

New Food Gal Veggie Seeds Give-Away — Plus Winners of the New Peet’s Coffee

foodgal — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:59:42 +0000

You can almost feel it in the air, can’t you? A little more sunshine peeking through, a little more daylight lingering at the end of the day. Yes, spring is on its way. And you know what that means? Time for planting, of course. Yes, even for those with not-so-green thumbs like myself, this is the [...]

Celebrate Spring at San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

foodgal — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:28 +0000

As if you needed any more reasons to visit one of the best farmers markets in the country, March is full of delicious events at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco. The bustling market at the historic Ferry Building, just steps from the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, welcomes spring’s mother lode of fava beans, [...]