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Pay a visit to an star chef with three Napa Valley restaurants and a pair of award-winning cookbooks.

But -- surprise -- it's not Thomas Keller.

Pay a visit to an star chef with three Napa Valley restaurants and a pair of award-winning cookbooks. But -- surprise -- it's not Thomas Keller.

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Drink of the week! Another artisan-tonic tasting -- will Fever-Tree keep its crown? -- and a cocktail that doesn't end in "& Tonic"

Drink of the week! Another artisan-tonic tasting -- will Fever-Tree keep its crown? -- and a cocktail that doesn't end in "& Tonic"

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But how can you fault a year that began with a golden, glorious bowl of vegetable bisque?

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But how can you fault a year that began with a golden, glorious bowl of vegetable bisque?

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The best drinks for the shortest nights mix spicy holiday flavors with a dash of new year’s sparkle. Drink of the Week -- the Firelight -- is no exception.

The best drinks for the shortest nights mix spicy holiday flavors with a dash of new year’s sparkle. Drink of the Week -- the Firelight -- is no exception.

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An interesting way to use up leftovers from the holiday roast, Budín Azteca layers a rich mole sauce with tortillas, cheese, beans, and shredded meat.

An interesting way to use up leftovers from the holiday roast, Budín Azteca layers a rich mole sauce with tortillas, cheese, beans, and shredded meat.

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The judges have spoken! The luscious "Cocktail a la Louisiane" takes the prize in this month's Raiders of the Lost Cocktail challenge.

The judges have spoken! The luscious "Cocktail a la Louisiane" takes the prize in this month's Raiders of the Lost Cocktail challenge.

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Lunch for a locavore can be pretty bleak, but things improve dramatically on Farmers Market days.

Lunch for a locavore can be pretty bleak, but things improve dramatically on Farmers Market days.

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Who won the 2007 Food Blog Awards?

Click, and know.

Who won the 2007 Food Blog Awards? Click, and know.

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We thought it was a secret, but the writer behind these Beer-Braised Short Ribs with Wheatberries steps forward to share the recipe with our drooling readers.

We thought it was a secret, but the writer behind these Beer-Braised Short Ribs with Wheatberries steps forward to share the recipe with our drooling readers.

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Drink of the Week from London's famed Savoy. The Savoy Cocktail Book -- recipes from the hotel's legendary American Bar -- remains in print after 70 years.

Drink of the Week from London's famed Savoy. The Savoy Cocktail Book -- recipes from the hotel's legendary American Bar -- remains in print after 70 years.

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A perfect gift for the mad cocktail scientist in your life. Beaker-like Champagne flutes don't just look cool...  they also insulate your bubbly. 
(2Jane via Apartment Therapy SF)

A perfect gift for the mad cocktail scientist in your life. Beaker-like Champagne flutes don't just look cool... they also insulate your bubbly. (2Jane via Apartment Therapy SF)

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You read about it every Friday. Now bring "drink of the week" to your house with this pair of fabulous Menu for Hope prizes.

You read about it every Friday. Now bring "drink of the week" to your house with this pair of fabulous Menu for Hope prizes.

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A sweet vermouth tasting seemed just the ticket for four cocktail aficionados to while away the weekend. But how different could the various brands be? Plenty!

A sweet vermouth tasting seemed just the ticket for four cocktail aficionados to while away the weekend. But how different could the various brands be? Plenty!

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So many recipes that call for sweet vermouth use just a splash, or drown its subtleties under a lot of strong liquor. But the Americano highlights vermouth's strengths. And it's perfect for holiday parties.

So many recipes that call for sweet vermouth use just a splash, or drown its subtleties under a lot of strong liquor. But the Americano highlights vermouth's strengths. And it's perfect for holiday parties.

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After a week of turkey, sometimes you just want to graze.  When you've got such gorgeous local stuff to fill your antipasto plate, who needs an entree?

After a week of turkey, sometimes you just want to graze. When you've got such gorgeous local stuff to fill your antipasto plate, who needs an entree?

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Repeal Day marks  the end of America's noble experiment -- the 13-year liquor-drought known as Prohibition.  Raise a glass to celebrate... just because you can.

Repeal Day marks the end of America's noble experiment -- the 13-year liquor-drought known as Prohibition. Raise a glass to celebrate... just because you can.

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Drink of the Week: In honor of Repeal Day (12/5), a Prohibition-era cocktail called the Ampersand, a mixture of gin & brandy & vermouth & a touch of orange.

Drink of the Week: In honor of Repeal Day (12/5), a Prohibition-era cocktail called the Ampersand, a mixture of gin & brandy & vermouth & a touch of orange.

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Turkey AGAIN!?

(Would you click if I promise there's a recipe for a pumpkin pie that even squash-haters love?)

Turkey AGAIN!? (Would you click if I promise there's a recipe for a pumpkin pie that even squash-haters love?)

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Drink of the Week: The "Oh, Henry!" is a perfect party drink:  flavorful but not too strong, laden with autumn spice, and incredibly easy to make.

Drink of the Week: The "Oh, Henry!" is a perfect party drink: flavorful but not too strong, laden with autumn spice, and incredibly easy to make.

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The locavore trend seems to be gaining slow acceptance in the retail world.  Read about stores that make life easy for local eaters.

The locavore trend seems to be gaining slow acceptance in the retail world. Read about stores that make life easy for local eaters.

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Sure, it's November. But when you discover that one of your old college haunts is a true tiki landmark, a Mai Tai is the perfect way to celebrate.

Sure, it's November. But when you discover that one of your old college haunts is a true tiki landmark, a Mai Tai is the perfect way to celebrate.

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Drink of the Week: Oh, the delicious irony of a a cocktail named the D.O.M. -- the abbreviation for a Latin phrase meaning "To God, the best, the greatest."

Drink of the Week: Oh, the delicious irony of a a cocktail named the D.O.M. -- the abbreviation for a Latin phrase meaning "To God, the best, the greatest."

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Even in the midst of the Dark Days Eat Local Challenge, it's nice  to offer guests food that's more haute than humble.

Even in the midst of the Dark Days Eat Local Challenge, it's nice to offer guests food that's more haute than humble.

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Like the now-trendy Chartreuse, Benedictine began its life behind abbey walls.  It's also this month's 'Raiders of the Lost Cocktail' challenge ingredient.

Like the now-trendy Chartreuse, Benedictine began its life behind abbey walls. It's also this month's 'Raiders of the Lost Cocktail' challenge ingredient.

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Dia de los Muertos celebrations include memorial altars  laden with  treats to tempt departed spirits to pay a visit to the living.

Dia de los Muertos celebrations include memorial altars laden with treats to tempt departed spirits to pay a visit to the living.

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San Francisco is blessed with a cadre of chefs who support the 'locavore' movement, sourcing from local farms, ranches, and other purveyors.

San Francisco is blessed with a cadre of chefs who support the 'locavore' movement, sourcing from local farms, ranches, and other purveyors.

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A Halloween horror story, with recipes:
Buying a chicken directly from the farm leads to a ghastly surprise.

A Halloween horror story, with recipes: Buying a chicken directly from the farm leads to a ghastly surprise.

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The Corpse Reviver makes for a hauntingly good Halloween cocktail.

The Corpse Reviver makes for a hauntingly good Halloween cocktail.

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Spice Cake with Toffee Crunch -- the perfect finish for an autumn feast.

Spice Cake with Toffee Crunch -- the perfect finish for an autumn feast.

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Drink of the Week: Despite its spooky name and eerie orange glow, Satan’s Whiskers is not the least bit diabolical. It's a devilish mix of gin, orange juice, vermouth, and Grand Marnier.

Drink of the Week: Despite its spooky name and eerie orange glow, Satan’s Whiskers is not the least bit diabolical. It's a devilish mix of gin, orange juice, vermouth, and Grand Marnier.

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Our farmers market still has tomatoes, basil, and berries.  But frankly, I’m ready for the potatoes and the greens and the crisp new apples of fall.

Our farmers market still has tomatoes, basil, and berries. But frankly, I’m ready for the potatoes and the greens and the crisp new apples of fall.

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Drink of the Week: The glorious thing about the Bee’s Knees — which fully lives up to its name — how easily it is to make with ingredients you keep around the house.

Drink of the Week: The glorious thing about the Bee’s Knees — which fully lives up to its name — how easily it is to make with ingredients you keep around the house.

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Is it possible to eat locally ...even in the dead of winter?

Dark Days Challenge aims to find out.

Is it possible to eat locally ...even in the dead of winter? Dark Days Challenge aims to find out.

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Check out Bri's hilariously cool pumpkins. (This one's named Chuck!)

Check out Bri's hilariously cool pumpkins. (This one's named Chuck!)

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Could it be the perfect bachelor dinner? 

A steak and bleu-cheese sandwich paired with an ice-cold Martini.

Could it be the perfect bachelor dinner? A steak and bleu-cheese sandwich paired with an ice-cold Martini.

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