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How to Make Pancakes Like Cowgirl Creamery
My girlfriend said this was one of the best things I have made her, and only took about an hour our so start to finish. As easy as pancake mix is, there is always something missing, and this takes you away from a traditional syrup topping, which is nice. Cowgirl Creamery is an amazing artisan organic cheese producer in Point Reyes, I don’t think there is a cheese I don’t like from them. Even better that it is local. A cookbook may seem weird for a cheese producer, but when you do a little digging and start to learn more about owners Peggy and Sue’s background, it starts making sense.…
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How to Make Irish Coffee Like The Buena Vista
An SF classic. The Buena freakinggg Vista Irish Coffee. They were the ones that literally made the Irish Coffee famous. BV is a favorite of mine, families, and friends. It’s a strange place where locals and tourists somehow mesh together in the almost unvisitable Fishermans Wharf area. The Irish Coffees at BV is so good and warms your soul instantly on those cold days that Karl is in full force over the bay. Also, if you are in a rush, you can actually get one to go (local secret). The Irish Coffee is simple, but complex. However, very doable if you follow the right steps. Some of the bartenders have…
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How to Make Duck Croquettes from State Bird Provisions
If you have not been to State Bird Provisions in the Fillmore neighborhood of SF, it is definitely worth the effort to make a reservation a month+ in advance. I mean, they did get best new restaurant in America in 2012. But is it actually worth that much of a hassle? Yes. I honestly didn’t go there for a while because I usually try to avoid the hype, because it normally disappoints. I remember going to Al’s Place after that won Bon Appetite Best New Restaurant and I was pretty underwhelmed with my experience. I just kind of figured that State Bird would be another one of those places to…
