Category Archives: food_and_drink

RIP Chris Madrid

Posted on March 11, 2012 by kenneth

Sad news out of SA this morning- Chris Madrid has passed away

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{link} Empanadas on the rise in the Bay Area

Posted on March 8, 2012 by kenneth

It might have taken more than a decade, but shops dedicated to South American-style empanadas are finally having their turn in the Mission and beyond. via Empanadas on the rise in the Bay Area.

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trying the clever coffee brewer

Posted on January 12, 2012 by kenneth

trying the clever coffee brewer, a photo by eltejano on Flickr. I was missing having a big mug of coffee recently instead of shots of espresso. So I bought myself a new gift and have been trying it out. It’s … Continue reading →

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Last Call – *****

Posted on December 14, 2011 by kenneth

Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Daniel Okrent My rating: 5 of 5 stars I found out about this book via my dad’s book group back in September. Via their discussion I realized the book addressed things … Continue reading →

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Kenny Answers Your Mail – and 2 wine recs

Posted on December 6, 2011 by kenneth

You asked- “yo, Ken-dog, how come you haven’t posted any wine recs in a while?” Well, the reason is that I like to post recommendations that my Texans can go and find just like my Cali peeps. And lately I’ve … Continue reading →

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