If you work a knife like this lady, then you really do need the Chop Wizard…or actually, maybe you don’t belong in the kitchen at all! And who wants all their food to be cube shaped?? Boooring. I’m sure her fingertip added an extra layer of flavor the potatoes…
Wow I am in awe of this Bento! kickintheheadcomic’s girlfriend has some serious bento skills and I just added him as a contact on Flickr. The Katamari one is my favorite only because I am obsessed with Katamari Damacy, but many others including the Totoro and Wall-e are extremely impressive. I bet he never has to tell his woman to get in the kitchen! She’s already there! 
These biscuits from Mission Beach Cafe are the BOMB, people! Some crunch on the outside, fluffy and moist inside…and buttery without being overpowering. Topped with honey, you really can’t lose. Get some.
Michael Pollan talks food with Bill Moyers…
If you call yourself “food-obsessed”, then you must know who Michael Pollan is. And if you don’t you should quickly acquaint yourself with his books like Ominvore’s Dilemma and In Defense of Food (and certainly Botany of Desire if you want to be thorough).
I just watched Bill Moyers’ interview with Mr. Pollan on PBS and it was one blissful hour of pure brain food. Watch it!
Dining Out : Beretta
I just shot Beretta on a dull, rainy, muggy, funky, yucky, punky, junky evening. Needless to say, Deborah, the owner, was super gracious and welcomed me back when the weather’s a little more pleasant. I managed to snap a few decent pics, but I’ll definitely be returning for more. And I still have yet to eat the food! Must eat food…
From detailed schedule to the dinner table, Thanksgiving 2008 was a success! I made curry deviled eggs and bruschetta for starters, then herbed turkey breast, mushroom goat cheese tart, cornbread stuffing, sauteed green beans, rosemary mashed potatoes, pan gravy (which was eerily similar to KFC’s), cranberry lemon relish, and a spinach salad for the main shebang. Then we ate Judy’s delicious cake for dessert and all suffered food comas. All went as planned. 
Dining Out : Coffee Bar
Coffee Bar is kind of in the middle of nowhere in the Potion (Potrero/Mission) but its massive industrial space commands attention…and it’s down the street from a Starbucks, so I guess it’s not really “nowhere.” The minimal, steel and concrete exterior was a joy to shoot, especially at the buttcrack of dawn with dramatic natural light.
It opens at 7am and I was so fascinated to witness the impressive amount of business Starbucks got between 6:30 and 6:50, before its neighborhood nemesis unlocked the gates.
Patti’s Pumpkin Bread…with my cream cheese marble
This recipe is loved by many. I sent some along with Bryan to his office and these people were rabid zombies, so I hear. I cut the sugar a little and add a smooth cream cheese marble to make it my own.
Dining Out : Stable Cafe
I shot Stable Cafe this morning and had the pleasure of meeting with Tomas, the owner. He pointed out lots of sweet details including the original ceiling and walls, flooring from wood meant for the original building, and, well, that it was an actual stable back in the day. This place has so much character inside and out…even in the kitchen which, I must say, is a dream workspace for any chef or cook. I hope to go back and get a few additional shots.
Dining Out : Slow Club
I went to Slow Club last night before opening hours to take photos of the place, inside and out. This set of pictures is the first of many to come as part of a new project, which I’ve put off forever, called “Dining Out.”
I’ve also just begun a simultaneous project called “Dining In” featuring eating places in the home. So far, I’ve got mine to start with. Let me know if I can come over and take photos of where you eat. Thanks!