Well, May flew by in a flash! Is there really any month that I don’t say that though? Here are a few highlights that you might have missed…
Hog Island Oyster Company + Languedoc Day
Everything you need to know about oysters including how to choose a great one, how to shuck oysters and what wines to pair with them, just in time for #LanguedocDay on May 26th!
Hog Island Oyster Company produces the best oysters I’ve ever had. No question. They’ve been in Marshall, California for 34 years and have developed a process that produces consistent, flavorful oysters.
Luckily, Hog Island is just a 90 minute drive north of San Francisco, near Point Reyes National Seashore. It’s the perfect place to escape from the city for the day. I couldn’t imagine a more picturesque setting to learn about the Languedoc Wine Region in the south of France, just in time for #LanguedocDay on May 26th!
Read on to learn:
- What Characteristics Make the Perfect Oyster
- What Wines to Pair with Oysters
- How to Shuck an Oyster
- Best Way to Eat an Oyster
- How Oysters are Farmed
Rustic Strawberry Galette + San Francisco CSA
Strawberries are the centerpiece of this simple but delicious rustic strawberry galette. Galettes are deceivingly simple to make and are the perfect brunch or dessert recipe.
During one of my rare weekends off in May, Pat and I had the chance to pay another visit the farm where our CSA (community supported agriculture, or farm shares) comes from. You might remember the last time we visited Eatwell Farm – to attend one of their famous tomato sauce canning parties!
Our visit coincided with one of Eatwell’s Strawberry Days. Strawberry days celebrate the start of strawberry season (yesssss!) and visitors to the farm get access to the strawberry fields for the day to pick as many berries as their stomachs can hold. There were also homemade picnic lunches, so we spread our blanket at the edge of the orchard and enjoyed the (almost) summer sun…. Read More »
Open-Faced Gourmet Breakfast Sandwiches
A recipe for tartines, or open-faced gourmet breakfast sandwiches, topped with labneh and amazing spring produce like ramps and asparagus.
As evidenced by my loaded avocado toast recipe last week, I’m all about putting a gourmet spin on breakfast staples. This time of year it’s so easy to put the focus on buying high quality ingredients that don’t need a lot of fussing to turn into an amazing meal. The farmer’s markets here in California are bursting with incredible produce…. Read More »
Tokyo Food Guide – Restaurant Recommendations
Everything you need to know to dominate the Tokyo, Japan food scene. Your Tokyo food guide for the best restaurants for sushi, ramen, snacks and more!
Tokyo, Japan is foodie heaven. I was so lucky to have a few days there on either side of my epic trip to Okinawa. I basically ate like it was my job. At least four solid meals per day and some stops for snacks in between! I wanted to cram as much of Tokyo’s amazing food in as I possibly could.
You may be wondering how I can call myself expert enough to give you recommendations on where to eat in Tokyo. Having spent only a couple of days there, I really only scratched the surface of this incredible foodie city!
Luckily for me, I approached Tokyo armed with the advice of four Tokyo foodie masters. My panel of experts included:… Read More »
Van Life Inspiration – Custom Camper Vans
Need some Van Life inspiration? A camper van with custom modifications is just what you need to do your next road trip in style. #VanLife
In Iceland (hi from Iceland, by the way!), we’ve been constantly passing small camper vans. They are one of the most popular ways to see the country and there are tons of companies offering rental options. Even though I’m really enjoying the hotels, comfortable beds, included breakfasts and hot showers, I’m still a little bit envious of the Van Life movement…. Read More »