Posts for May 23rd 2010

Guess Who

What Is This?

If you're tempted to make a dessert like the Eton mess, this gizmo would be incredibly handy.
If you're tempted to make a dessert like the Eton mess, this gizmo would be incredibly handy. Can you name it?

Guess the Kitchen Gadget — May 23, 2010

recipes

Sunday Dinner: Veggie Burgers With Mushrooms

This week, after a few too many drinks at CUESA's Farmers Market Cocktails Night, I heeded the cries coming from my stomach and headed over to Gott's Roadside.

This week, after a few too many drinks at CUESA's Farmers Market Cocktails Night, I heeded the cries coming from my stomach and headed over to Gott's Roadside.

I decided to opt for a burger without the beef, and I've been dreaming about it ever since. The perfect veggie burger has a charred exterior, a meaty texture, and a fresh quality to it that keeps it satisfying yet light.

Inspired by Gott's, I'm making my own mushroom-topped meatless patties, a combination of beans, breadcrumbs, and walnuts — plus a few secret ingredients. Want to get in on the recipe? Then read more.

Poll

Would You Rather Eat Big or Small Oysters?

Last weekend I was lucky enough to enjoy oysters, beer, and live music at San Francisco's 11th annual Oysterfest.

Last weekend I was lucky enough to enjoy oysters, beer, and live music at San Francisco's 11th annual Oysterfest. While slurping a dozen giant raw oysters from Drakes Bay Oyster Farm, I realized I much prefer small oysters to large ones. How about you?