FoodBlogroll

I woke up this morning to the smell of chicken stock. I stepped out of bed, walked down the hallway, and looped back into the kitchen

An icy day on the mountain ends with a welcome helping of waffles. Skiing puts you in mind of fluffy snow, sunny afternoon and drifts of whipped cream adrift on hot chocolate.

There’s a bit of a problem when it comes to developing an opinion of an idea of food, especially when that idea runs dead on into the reality of said food. I’ve been thinking about that a lot this week as the United States Department of Agriculture considers lifting a 21-year import ban on haggis .

Next time you crack open a beer to have with dinner, you might think about pouring a little into your saucepan as well. Beer is bursting with flavors that can range from citrus to deep chocolate

Celebrate Chinese New Year with your beloved and a symbolic dish from TV chef Ming Tsai As the old gasoline ad urged, put a little tiger in your tank — and your dinner plans— this Valentine’s Day.

Super Bowl chili can be made ahead, scores with a hungry crowd My grown son, a self-confessed football fanatic, adores the Super Bowl, not the least because it’s a reason to socialize. He often invites a group over to watch the game, and serves a simple yet hearty meal at halftime.

I have a standard practice here at Accidental Hedonist – I try not to talk about restaurants and restaurant experiences that have played a part in my personal relationships.

Punt the cheese ball and add a little razzle-dazzle to your Super Bowl party game plan What if you threw a cocktail party and a Super Bowl broke out?

For me, the Super Bowl represents the true end of a Holiday season that started back in October with Halloween. What makes this season so wondrous to me is the fact that all of them have food play a distinct part in the festivities.

Vegan/Gluten-Free In Bay Area My friend Tim sent me a note a while back asking if I knew of any Bay Area wholesalers for vegan and/or gluten-free pastries. He’d like to be able to offer them at Zocalo Coffeehouse in San Leandro. I don’t know of any, but perhaps some of you do.