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A Glimpse Into a Gourmet Bug Tasting

YumSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:50:09 -0800

It's one thing to say you'll try any sort of food, but another entirely to truly follow through on your promise. That's why, right before an eight-course gourmet bug tasting this week, I started bugging out over it. If I screamed when I saw insects in my apartment, how was I going to bring myself to eat them?

The one-of-a-kind dinner was organized by the Stanford Club of San Francisco, and featured everything from grasshoppers to dung beetles. Read on to find out how I fared throughout the meal.

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Coveted Crib: Light and Visual in San Francisco

CasaSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:28:51 -0700

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Scenes From the 20th Century Modernism Show

CasaSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:04:39 -0700

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Before and After: Restoring a Victorian Staircase

CasaSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:35:25 -0700

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Cheese Lovers Battle It Out at SF Macaroni Cook-Off

YumSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:16:04 -0700

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The Making of a Food Festival: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

YumSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:18:10 -0700

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American Craft Council Show Kicks Off Today in SF

CasaSugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:02:57 -0700

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March of the Magellanic Penguins at the San Francisco Zoo!

PetSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:17:38 -0700

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A Sampling of Tastes From the Tent at SF Chefs

YumSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:30:18 -0700

Whether it's Slow Food Nation or Aspen, one of the highlights of any major food festival is the tasting tent, where attendees have an opportunity to sample sips and bites from restaurants, featured food brands, and wineries. New event SF Chefs. Food. Wine was no exception; since it was the festival's first-ever year, I was eager to see what participating restaurants had to offer. Click through to see what was being sampled.

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7 Spectacular US Farmers Markets

YumSugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:50:45 -0700

Last week, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proclaimed Aug. 2-8 as National Farmers Market Week. In the past year, the number of farmers markets has grown nearly five percent, and there's good reason to get behind them: they're sustainable, community-driven, and personal. But perhaps most importantly, they're fun! While all farmers markets have a way with engaging all the senses, here are some of our top picks from across the country. Keep reading for greenmarkets worth seeking out.
Source: Flickr User ahl

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A Memorable Meal at Masa's

YumSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:50:33 -0700

Even as a food writer, it's not every day that I experience flawless fine dining. But several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of enjoying a dégustation, or tasting, at Masa's, a Michelin-starred restaurant known for its elevation of California-French cuisine. Not only were chef Gregory Short's creations exquisite, but the wine pairings were indelible and the service exceptional. To get a glimpse of the dinner, read on.
Photography by Michelle Walker

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My Afternoon as a Starbucks Barista

YumSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:32:43 -0700

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LG Teams Up With BART to Encourage Cell Phone Recycling

GeekSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:46:45 -0700

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Oh Snap! I'm Looking For a More Exotic Career

TresSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:43:27 -0700

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Street Food Explodes Onto the Scene at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:30:45 -0700

I'm completely serious when I tell people that the Ferry Plaza farmers market is a major reason why I live in San Francisco - it would not be an overstatement to say that the first time I went there, it changed my view of eating. So I could barely contain my excitement when the market's organizer, the Center For Urban Education and Sustainable Agriculture, or CUESA, announced it would be instituting a Thursday farmers market with an emphasis on artisanal street food. I took a trip over during my lunch break to see what the hype was all about. Learn more about the street food market - only in its second week of existence! - when you read on.

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Gin Haters: Right Will Prove You Wrong

partysugar — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:25:46 -0700

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Coveted Crib: Firehouse No. 44

CasaSugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:48:15 -0700

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Cheap Chic Ideas to Steal From Metropolitan Home's Modern by Design Showhouse

CasaSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:00:09 -0700

If you checked out my preview of Metropolitan Home's Modern by Design Showhouse and Cool Idea slideshow, you no doubt noticed plenty of crave-worthy furnishings throughout. There were also plenty of cheap and chic elements that added to the high-design aesthetic but didn't cost an arm and a leg. There are many ideas you can easily replicate in your own home.

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Cool Ideas From Metropolitan Home's Modern by Design Showhome

CasaSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:51:42 -0700

Public tours of Metropolitan Home's Modern by Design show home in San Francisco kick-off tomorrow. If you don't live in the City by the Bay, hopefully you've had a chance to check out my photos from my sneak preview tour of the home. You can't help but notice that the digs are dripping floor to ceiling in luxurious furnishings and artwork, but spending big bucks isn't what got the designers on the radar of Met Home; they have some savvy tricks up their sleeves. Check out a few innovative design ideas I noticed throughout the home.

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Preview Metropolitan Home's Modern by Design Showhome in San Francisco

CasaSugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:43:12 -0700

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Dining Among the Redwoods at Sunset's Celebration Weekend

YumSugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:08:04 -0700

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On the Market: San Francisco Multi-Story Mansion

CasaSugar — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:15:08 -0700

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Taste Test: Nduja, Boccalone's Spreadable Salame

YumSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:05:42 -0700

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Oh Snap! Barack Obama Outsources His Presidential Visits

TresSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:50:25 -0700

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