Category Archives: Beyond the Kitchen

Christopher Elbow Caramels and Chocolates

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Alisa Stutzbach

It is so hard to find a good caramel. One that makes your eyes soften, your shoulders relax, and provokes an involuntary exhale as the caramel is released from its thin chocolate shell. One that melts like butter when it … Continue reading →

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Una Pizza Napoletana

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Alisa Stutzbach

Since April or so, I’ve been volunteering at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in their archives. I’ve spent most of my Wednesdays since then driving about halfway up the peninsula to San Bruno, parking my car, taking the BART … Continue reading →

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Spicy Dungeness Crab of Ridiculousness

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Alisa Stutzbach

Dan and I finally tried the trendy Vietnamese fusion Xanh Restaurant in downtown Mountain View this week. We always walk by and say, “One of these days we really need to go there!” but we’re usually sweaty from the walk … Continue reading →

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