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The extremely charming German pianist Volker Bertelmann, aka Hauschka , plays with Dustin O'Halloran on Thursday, March 25th, at the Swedish American Music Hall . He was nice enough to answer a... (original story)
Posted from SFGate: Food & Dining 8 hours ago
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Salad has had quite the adventure - from a mundane side dish and low-carb savior to a glamorous first course. It has also become the poster dish of the farm-to-table movement, the theme of Andrew Swallow's first cookbook, "Mixt Salads: A Chef's Bold... (original story)
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The warm, springlike weather, especially with Easter just around the corner, turns my thoughts to spring lamb. So does the rhubarb that's showing up in markets. That's because those long red stalks make a great savory sauce for lamb. Quick-to-prepare rack of... (original story)
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Folksy americana outfit The Low Anthem , hailing originally from Providence, Rhode Island, just came off of a two-week tour opening for the Avett Brothers , only to turn around days later and... (original story)
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As a memoir, "Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge" (Chelsea Green Publishing, $17.95) doesn't have the instant appeal of, say, Bebe Buell's "Rebel Heart." But Gordon Edgar, cheese buyer for San Francisco's Rainbow Grocery, is no mere cheese peddler. Nor is he... (original story)
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Installing a grease-removal machine in the kitchen could save restaurants 14 percent on sewage bills, if a new plan from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission with the backing of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association goes into effect. Boulette's Larder... (original story)
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The third season of "Breaking Bad" premieres on Sunday , and AMC is airing a mini-marathon tonight in preparation. Six episodes of what is being billed as "the best" of the series will air... (original story)
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At sundown March 29, observant Jews around the globe will begin the Passover celebration, which means no leavened bread for eight days. Matzo becomes the vehicle of choice for everything from butter and peanut butter to turkey and tuna salad. Health-conscious... (original story)
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I'm not sure if this is an actual program, or just an infomercial, but as long as entire performances from the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Supremes, and Sly and the Family Stone are featured,... (original story)
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Copco bag caps fit over the opening of a plastic bag to make the food inside easy to pour or reach for, while also keeping the bag securely sealed. The small size is good for snacks such as jelly beans, and the larger size is appropriate for more substantial... (original story)