Tropika seems like a mirage in the middle of Orange County: white linen, full bar, and authentically spicy Malaysian food.

A seasonal shopping list, minus tomatoes.

The impulse to share discoveries and the impulse to geek out on wines.

On our trip to Italy recently we had the most interesting dish of potatoes, tomatoes and anchovies called tegame alla Vernazza while staying in the Cinque Terre. I’ve searched everywhere for a recipe for this wonderful...

, but it means “anchovies”). Sasha and I ordered the Chef’s testing menu (which had a wonderful description that I wish I had written down); at E50, it’s a feast and a bargain. The amuse bouche was potato wrapped roasted prawn on...

Has anyone out there made Julia Child’s Gratin de Pommes de Terre Provencal from Mastering the Art of French Cooking? It’s subtitle is Scalloped Potatoes with Onions, Tomatoes, Anchovies, and Garlic). I’m...

Not in San Francisco, but A Cote in Oakland has a venison sausage with fingerling potatoes and tarragon mustard that we liked on Sunday.

't shortchange the anchovies. Marinade about 10 chicken thighs (with skin) for a few hours in olive oil, rosemary, crushed ground pepper, small onion diced, crushed red pepper, 1/2 cup lemon juice, garlic powder and can of...

Anchovies. Marinara = mariner = fisherman. Without anchovies, marinara lacks umami.

tuna. Very nice, with a lightly dressed mixture of greens plus whole romaine leaves garnished with hard boiled eggs, olives, french green beans, anchovy filets, capers, cubed potatos and the tuna. One of the better versions...

". Similar to Doenjangjjigae, this is a hearty stew which may have some good health benefits associated with traditionally fermented foods. Ingredients 2 cups dasima broth (kelp and anchovy broth) 2 red potatoes 1/2 small onion 6...

perfectly and had just the right amount of herbs. Then I had the orrechiette with anchovy, breadcrumbs and rabe. Very satisfying! My friend had the ahi entree which was cooked perfectly and came with spinach and roasted potatoes....

’t come with anchovies, they were very accommodating and added lots of anchovies in lieu of the offered chicken or shrimp, and brought extra dressing on the side for him. I had the barbequed pulled chicken sandwich – delicious –...

In the past three weeks, we have gotten bags of red and yellowish white potatoes. I have made two dishes with them: a mashed potato mixture baked in filo and a gratin from Fields of Greens by Annie Somerville. It’s made with...

i disagree. i thought the foie gras anchovy terrine was delicious when i had it, but i think they’ve changed it slightly. They have great tails as well. i enjoyed the short ribs as well as the halibut with smoked mashed...