www.simoneanne.com
Vegan Mac and Cheese (and a Goat Cheese kind!) at the cutest restaurant ever! Homeroom, Oakland, California
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Authentic Liege waffles in the heart of Orange County at Bruxie.
www.boastfulbaker.com
Spilled salt, duck confit and other delights at Michael Chiarello's Bottega in the Napa Valley.
www.you-made-that.com
Grilling tips for the perfect burger and my California Burger recipe
chompingboard.blogspot.com
Peter's Gourmade Grill in Tustin, CA: a delicious burger from a gas station!
gourmettraveller.wordpress.com
Gott's Roadside's near-perfect Double Cheeseburger. American cheese-enrobed freshly ground beef patties, lettuce, tomato, pickles, secret sauce and their signature toasted egg bun.
gourmettraveller.wordpress.com
Clam Chowder at Hog Island Oyster Co. in San Francisco's Ferry Building. A delicious creamy parsley-flecked broth chockfull of juicy manila clams, diced bacon and tender vegetables.
www.storyofakitchen.com
Ubuntu - Carrot-orange juice spiked with cumin at the Napa Valley vegetarian-vegan delight of a restaurant. Even the meat-loving husband loved it.
www.eatlivetravelwrite.com
David Lebovitz's strawberry frozen yoghurt
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Meyer Lemon Chardonnay Cupcake. At Saarloos & Sons, Los Olivos, CA.
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This is a Rangpur lime salad with mallions. What are mallions? They are a special type of green garlic from Malibu.
laurasbusykitchen.com
Pea Guacamole makes a great post workout snack!
gastronomyblog.com
Dining at Homeroom in Oakland, CA. A temple of mac and cheese opened by food blogger turned restaurateur Allison Arevalo.
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Introducing: Turkish Sausage. Soujuk is dry, spicy, and makes an excellent sandwich filling.
www.thebittenword.com
Black Bean Chili with Butternut Squash -- a vegetarian chili that gives con carne a run for its money! Absolutely delicious!
www.beyondtheplate.net
Braised beef shanks and garlic mashed potatoes
www.shesimmers.com
Thai-Style Fried Sun-Dried Beef - A popular menu item and recipe from Lers Ros Thai restaurant in San Francisco, CA
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Afternoon tea at Jin Patisserie
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Fried eel with avocado and creme fraiche at benu, San Francisco.
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Glazed, confit fairytale eggplant. Manresa, Los Gatos, California.
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Toy box tomato tartlet with Manchego and aged sherry. Piperade, San Francisco.
janedeereblog.blogspot.com
Sweet 'n Spicy Grilled Salmon Fish Tacos
www.honeywhatscooking.com
The Ultimate "Healthy" Veggie Burger... with a secret ingredient... shhhhh...
ulteriorepicure.com
The smoke clears to reveal blushingly ripe figs atop sweet onion flan. The French Laundry, Yountville, California.
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Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen--BBQ chicken pizza
taylortakesataste.com
Crab legs at Neptune's Net in Malibu, CA
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My favorite cupcake! Crushcakes in Santa Barbara, CA
www.minnesotamonthly.com
Grilled Shrimp Tostada with Spicy Slaw: Pile warm shrimp, cool avocado, & crunchy slaw on a tostada shell for a farewell-to-summer din.
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Luscious shrimp stir-fried rice noodles, one of the great dishes at Formosa Restaurant in Lake Forest, CA.
www.eatlivetravelwrite.com
Zazu Restaurant and Farm in Santa Rosa, California's farm supper - something special. These "cowboy" baked beans were spectacular!
www.rantsandcraves.com
Spice up your life with wontons in chili oil and other Sichuan snack foods at No. 1 Noodle House in Rowland Heights, CA.
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MexiCali Ice Cream! Horchata Ice Cream with a Dulce de Leche Swirl. Inspired by a taco truck.
