Making Gefilte Fish

The classic Jewish holiday dish, made from scratch at Firefly Restaurant in San Francisco.

Grit and Grub in San Francisco's Tenderloin

From down-and-out to up-and-coming— the city’s next Mission District.

Dour Cookies for a Desert Island

This week’s mission: healthy whole-grain cookies, and fancy juice blends.

Yellow Bicycle

Yellow for the color, but why it’s named “bicycle” is anyone’s guess.

Sunshine Bitters

Vodka is infused with cardamom and saffron for bitters with a fabulous aroma and a bright burnt-sienna hue.

Apple Tarts with Apple Ice

A marriage of sweet, tart, warm, and cold.

Bitter Widow

A riff on the Negroni from San Francisco's Salt House.

Citizen Cake Rum Butter Cake with Key Lime Cream and Tropical Fruits

A fun cake from San Francisco chef Elizabeth Falkner.

Full Moon Punch

Duggan McDonnell concocted this eerily strong pumpkin-hued punch.

Ersatz Papalote Salsa

Better than the best.

10 Food Tattoos

Food looks just as good in ink.

How Long Can You Keep Dry Spices?

It depends whether they’re whole or ground.

Is There a Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?

Paying more doesn’t mean they’re better for you.

The Taste of an Oyster

Plus a dozen oysters you should know.

Sartoris Stripe Platter

This plate’s a keeper.