Many have heard the news about Haiti and the devastating earthquake they recently encountered. More than a million Haitians have become homeless, and hundreds of thousands were left injured. With time passing by and nearly a month later there’s still a large need for resources. Although the media has moved on to other topical issues our society hinges on, rebuilding a city doesn’t... read more...
This past Saturday I found myself in Oakland at 7:30am. The streets were dead. No cars, no people, no nothing. All that was missing was a tumbleweed rolling through the streets like the old western movies. Since I had time to kill I crossed the bay in hopes of life. And boy did I find it. First stop was North Beach. I parked in front of the big white cathedral off Columbus. I sipped on a... read more...
As the lunch rush was at its peak today, three black suburbans followed by numerous C.H.P. motorcycles parked in front of the restaurant. The patios were filled with guests enjoying the newly found sun so early in the year. In the kitchen, tickets were already flying out of the printer, “Enchiladas verdes dos veces, una chuleta y un taco especial llegando,” Pablo announced to us. Then... read more...
Where’s my Valentine’s couples at?? The Zoca kitchen is already prepping hard for Sunday. Like this for example: a shrimp and spinach tamal, wrapped and steamed in banana leaves served with green mole. The dish is inspired by Chiapas, Mexico where Ernesto and myself will be visiting in April, part of a gastronomy week put on by IME- El Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior.
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Buenos dias y feliz martes!! This is your chef reaching out to let you know we have switched up the lunch specials as well as the 2×20 menu! Both menus are now served with beans and rice on the same plate as the entree, something we have never done before! Items include a quesadilla filled with chorizo and potatoes as well as Mexican style pork chops in a chile verde salsa. Come check us out... read more...
Ever hear of Cakegrrl.com?? I hadn’t either until a few weeks ago. Turns out the web page is the creation of one of Sacramento’s premiere food bloggers, Kristy DeVaney. It’s packed full with cooking tips that the home cook can really grab a hold of and use. It also has the beat on what’s going on in the Sacramento food scene. I had the opportunity to be interviewed by... read more...
