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food gal in Silicon Valley, CA

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Beautiful ornaments, aren't they? But did you know they're also edible?

Beautiful ornaments, aren't they? But did you know they're also edible?

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Want the ultimate chewy cookie? Take egg whites, sugar, and almond paste to create these addicting almond macaroons. Anyone who has ever had one begs me to make more.

Want the ultimate chewy cookie? Take egg whites, sugar, and almond paste to create these addicting almond macaroons. Anyone who has ever had one begs me to make more.

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Nutty to indulge in cookies the day after Thanksgiving? Of course not. Not when you can enjoy crisp Sicilian pistachio bars.

Nutty to indulge in cookies the day after Thanksgiving? Of course not. Not when you can enjoy crisp Sicilian pistachio bars.

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Sushi. Or is it? Actually, these sushi look-alikes are candies and cookies.

Sushi. Or is it? Actually, these sushi look-alikes are candies and cookies.

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Root beer in a cake? Why not, when it makes for this super moist chocolate frosted one?

Root beer in a cake? Why not, when it makes for this super moist chocolate frosted one?

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Who needs pumpkin pie? Not when you can have creamy, rich, nutty-tasting kabocha cheesecake instead.

Who needs pumpkin pie? Not when you can have creamy, rich, nutty-tasting kabocha cheesecake instead.

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Catch these high-end, decadent donuts at Bouchon Bakery _ if you get up early enough.

Catch these high-end, decadent donuts at Bouchon Bakery _ if you get up early enough.

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A tribute to my late father and his can't-be-beat foil-wrapped chicken.

A tribute to my late father and his can't-be-beat foil-wrapped chicken.

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The Tiffany's of chocolates: St. Helena's Woodhouse Chocolates confections are like jewels.

The Tiffany's of chocolates: St. Helena's Woodhouse Chocolates confections are like jewels.

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It has the looks of a scone, but the texture of a biscuit. These ricotta biscuits studded with dried cherries, apricots and raspberries are an energizing way to start the day.

It has the looks of a scone, but the texture of a biscuit. These ricotta biscuits studded with dried cherries, apricots and raspberries are an energizing way to start the day.

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A private tour of the See's Candy Factory as it gears up for holiday production.

A private tour of the See's Candy Factory as it gears up for holiday production.

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Hauntingly green treats for Halloween.

Hauntingly green treats for Halloween.

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I call these chewy, spicy molasses crinkles my "invisible man'' cookies. Can you guess why?

I call these chewy, spicy molasses crinkles my "invisible man'' cookies. Can you guess why?

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When my fave bakery starts making cupcakes, a taste-off is required. So just what did I think of these frosted beauties?

When my fave bakery starts making cupcakes, a taste-off is required. So just what did I think of these frosted beauties?

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The burger that foodies have exalted as a masterpiece.

The burger that foodies have exalted as a masterpiece.

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Adorable cupcakes from a hip LA bakery. But do they taste as good as they look?

Adorable cupcakes from a hip LA bakery. But do they taste as good as they look?

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Pistachio gelato that will make your knees quiver.

Pistachio gelato that will make your knees quiver.

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Enjoy corn tea that tastes like a mug of liquid popcorn at a new Korean tea bar.

Enjoy corn tea that tastes like a mug of liquid popcorn at a new Korean tea bar.

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Going bananas for a banana bread that has the sweet cinnamon-sugar topping of a coffee cake.

Going bananas for a banana bread that has the sweet cinnamon-sugar topping of a coffee cake.

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Looks like salmon sushi, doesn't it? But it's not. At Tataki, the only sustainable sushi restaurant in North America, they do things differently.

Looks like salmon sushi, doesn't it? But it's not. At Tataki, the only sustainable sushi restaurant in North America, they do things differently.

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Two new cupcake bakeries _ one with a huge line, the other with no one in line. Guess which one these cupcakes came from.

Two new cupcake bakeries _ one with a huge line, the other with no one in line. Guess which one these cupcakes came from.

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A fave of celebrities with sweet tooths, a branch of this adorable cupcake shop opens this week.

A fave of celebrities with sweet tooths, a branch of this adorable cupcake shop opens this week.

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Bringing your lunch has never looked so adorable.

Bringing your lunch has never looked so adorable.

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My first attempt at making my dear, departed Mom's famous tomato beef chow mein.

My first attempt at making my dear, departed Mom's famous tomato beef chow mein.

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Joey Altman's Caribbean grilled lamb skewers with Chinese long beans are a global delight.

Joey Altman's Caribbean grilled lamb skewers with Chinese long beans are a global delight.

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Chocolate that's a favorite of pastry chefs and made by a former scientist.

Chocolate that's a favorite of pastry chefs and made by a former scientist.

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A muffin with the delightful texture of a donut.

A muffin with the delightful texture of a donut.

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[SlowFood] An artsy display of olive oils at this weekend's ultimate foodie event, Slow Food Nation in San Francisco.

[SlowFood] An artsy display of olive oils at this weekend's ultimate foodie event, Slow Food Nation in San Francisco.

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The best donut you'll ever have _ plus more fried foods that can't be beat.

The best donut you'll ever have _ plus more fried foods that can't be beat.

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Artisan chocolate made by high-tech mavericks

Artisan chocolate made by high-tech mavericks

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A burger that helps make wishes come true.

A burger that helps make wishes come true.

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[SlowFood] Enjoy all manner of luscious, creamy cheeses during Labor Day weekend.

[SlowFood] Enjoy all manner of luscious, creamy cheeses during Labor Day weekend.

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Enjoy the tingle of Sichuan peppercorns in this fabulous, fresh from-the-cob corn stir-fry with pork.

Enjoy the tingle of Sichuan peppercorns in this fabulous, fresh from-the-cob corn stir-fry with pork.

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Chinese long beans and Italian olives _ who knew they could combine to create such a scrumptious stir-fry?

Chinese long beans and Italian olives _ who knew they could combine to create such a scrumptious stir-fry?

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What to do with all those cherry tomatoes? Snuggle them inside focaccia.

What to do with all those cherry tomatoes? Snuggle them inside focaccia.

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