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Culinary AdventuresNovember 28, 2009

Too many cooks? Not at this table

When eight East Bay culinary divas stir the pot and spill the beans, what you get is a sizzling stir fry of raucous musings, candidness, collaboration, ebullience and deliciousness.

By Wanda Hennig — See full story in Oakland Magazine, November 2009 and Alameda Magazine, November 2009

They met around three tables pulled into a rough circle at Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland. During the roundtable discussion, the women talked together, talked over each other and talked totally off-topic — more like being at a good dinner party where wine and conversation flow freely. But there was no wine, just coffee beforehand and slices of carrot cake with walnut at the end.

Culinary AdventuresSeptember 4, 2009

Cuisine Noir Magazine goes live — epicurean adventures for African Americans

Oakland publisher discovers the joys of culinary diversity, educates her palate — and now, shares the flavors online Story by Wanda Hennig When V. Sheree […]

Culinary AdventuresAugust 15, 2009

Are you a culinary traveler? — 22 clues

You know you’re a culinary traveler when: Whether it’s a day trip, a weekend escape or a round-the-world vacation, what you eat and drink will […]

California TravelJune 10, 2009

Best Beaches Northern California: Flavors of Capitola and Santa Cruz

Which beach is best? Capitola with its cocktail cuisine has a party flavor — plus family appeal. Santa Cruz main beach has sea lions alongside the wharf, surfing beneath the cliffs and the famous Boardwalk.

Story and photos by Wanda Hennig All travel has a culinary flavor, given that one has to eat. True culinary travel, however — I’d say what defines it is the focus. It’s about eating the specialties of a place. Learning about the food traditions of the people. It doesn’t imply eating lavishly, isn’t necessarily about haute cuisine, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot. Visiting a farmers market and creating a picnic from the produce stall … Read more

California TravelJune 2, 2009

The Moss Beach coastal stroll — Highway 1’s best kept secret?

A breathtaking beach walk; a scenic cliff-top hike; a chance to see harbor seals up-close-and-personal; and if you keep your eyes peeled, perhaps a whale […]

Culinary AdventuresMarch 17, 2009

If it’s extra virgin, it must be olive oil

Ever thought of using virgin olive oil in your chocolate cake instead than butter? Just one of the delicious ideas in Fran Gage’s latest book, The New American Olive Oil — Profiles of Artisan Producers and 75 recipes.

And one of the many delights served to guests at a book launch lunch and olive oil tasting ….

California TravelFebruary 16, 2009

Napa and Sonoma Cook

You can too! Have you thought of adding “culinary education and cooking skills” to your wine country travel menu? Story and photos by Wanda Hennig […]

Culinary AdventuresJanuary 25, 2009

Slow Jammin’

Fruit, spice and all things nice … By Wanda Hennig From Alameda magazine, November 2008 Rachel Saunders is in the commercial kitchen space she rents […]