One of the best ways to keep your immune system strong and prevent colds and flus is to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, that’s because these super foods contain immune-boosting antioxidants. Studies …

There’s way more to the raw food movement than carrots and celery sticks.
Raw food is hot – figuratively speaking, of course. Maybe you’ve only recently noticed the “raw” aisle at your local Whole Foods Market, …

Local farmers supply Silicon Valley’s weekly markets with organic fruit, vegetables, eggs, meat, herbs and more.
By Jo Abbie
The weekly trip to the farmers market is becoming a popular pastime here in Silicon Valley. Instead of …

The ambience at Parcel 104, the epicurean destination at Santa Clara’s stylish Marriott hotel, is not unlike that of a sleek, modern cruise ship: gleaming wood floors; low, glowing ceilings; and little lounge areas where …

There are a handful of standard cocktails that you simply must know to host a successful, proper cocktail hour. And no, we’re not talking about preparing Jack and Cokes. Here’s a list of five classics …

Alexander’s Steakhouse
When it comes to steakhouses, the quality of the meat is paramount. And Alexander’s has upped the ante by being one of two restaurants in Northern California that dry-ages its own meat. Stick with …

Summer is finally here, and that means we get to enjoy our wonderful California weather and cuisine all at the same time. Yep, we’re talking about dining “al fresco.” Check out our list of outdoor dining …

Who would’ve thunk a tire company would be telling us where to go for the best of fine dining? Oddly enough, Michelin has been doing such a good job with it and for a long …

Be a hero the next time you’re with a group of people who can’t decide what to eat, and declare you’re going to Arya Global Cuisine. They offer three menus, consisting of Persian, Italian and …

We know we’re months away from summer, but any hint of sunshine makes us crave salsa. And this recipe is a good, all-natural one to crave! The trick with salsa is to follow recipes loosely …

Sometimes the best thing to do to mix it up is to just get raw. Down and dirty and natural. If you’re assuming we’re talking about cage wrestling, you’d be wrong. We’re talking about delicious …

We would like to congratulate the following restaurants for obtaining the big Green stamp of approval from The Bay Area Green Business Program for taking the initiative, time and effort to make their businesses environmentally …

Humans have grown complacent and lazy in this high-tech modern world and have, in many instances, replaced quality with convenience. We have drive-thru coffee shops, cell phones, 6,000 television channels and the largest abomination man …

You never really know where your produce comes from when picking it up at the store. How far has it traveled? Has it been genetically altered? What kind of chemicals are sprayed on it, and …

Check out these numbers for an average 150 lb. person:
Running 5 mph burns 7.87 calories per minute
Walking 3 mph burns 3.12 calories per minute
Cycling 16 mph burns 3.82 calories per minute
Cycling 23 mph burns 13.35 …

A Snickers is good in a pinch, but nothing beats the delectable taste of handmade gourmet chocolate. Whatever your chocolate vice might be, whether it’s dark, white, milk, cherry-filled, with pecans, coconut, buttercream or liqueur-filled, …

Chef Jennifer Schaertl has written a book to help us all create wonderful meals in our “crappy little kitchens.” We aren’t all blessed with enormous kitchens decked out with the latest and greatest appliances, but …

If you’ve ever visited La Victoria Taqueria, you’re familiar with their famous “orange sauce.” If you’ve never partaken, then pay attention. Let’s begin by stating that we have no idea what’s in this stuff. All …

Sometimes, the whole point of hosting a dinner party is to get the rave reviews from guests on how delicious your meal was. What’s even better than receiving accolades from dinner parties is cooking delicious …

Cravings are monsters that can’t often be beat. We have no idea why we go mad if cravings aren’t satisfied, and trying to overcome them just makes it worse, to the point where we feel …

Located a stone’s throw from Santana Row, Kãama Lounge and Supper Club is poised to reveal its elegant eastern atmosphere and unique take on culinary comfort to the general public. Matt Mermod, an award-winning Napa …

A.G. Ferrari Foods, representing the quality and diversity of Italy’s 20 regions, is the stop for artisan olive oils, balsamic vinegars, pastas, sauces, wine and cheese. The ingredients you can pick up at this ultra-charming …

Sometimes you just have to have a fresh potato and green bean salad, right? Well, we just happen to have the perfect recipe for just that:
Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs. red potatoes
¾ lbs. green beans
¼ cup coarsely …

With a name like “Stacks,” you’d think the place would be all about pancakes. While it’s true that Stacks’ selection of flapjacks (including the banana, macadamia nut and coconut pancakes) are exquisite, simply dubbing Stacks …

For those unfamiliar with the Brazilian dining experience dubbed churrasco, let us explain: You pay a set price, and butler-esque servers frequent your table with gigantic skewers of succulent roasted meats. They slice off as …

Since 1966, motorists have followed the blinking bulbs of the “Falafel’s Drive-In” sign for the most delicious, and reasonably priced fried chickpeas in town. Like all the delicacies at this family-owned restaurant, the falafel – …

Tired of the typical ketchup-saturated piece of cardboard that’s being pawned off as so-called “pizza” at joints around town? We are too. Luckily, there is a place for pizza salvation: It’s in Santana Row, and …

There are times and places for all-you-can-eat sushi and sake bombs, but when you’re in the mood for fine dining and a swank atmosphere, you know in your heart that those places just won’t cut …

The Golden Gate, Hang Loose, Italian Stallion, Tom Turkey, Fast Eddy, Reggie-Reggie, The Mr. Pickle and the Very Vegi… What are we saying, you ask? We’re giving you a partial list of some of the …

Anyone enroute back from a ski or snowboarding weekend in Tahoe would be well advised to drive back San Jose way via the picturesque San Joaquin Valley. And no, not just for the scenic vistas …

A new arrival on the dining scene in Palo Alto is chef Bruno Chemel’s recently-opened restaurant Baumé. Named after French chemist Antoine Baumé, the restaurant showcases Chemel’s signature molecular gastronomy. The contemporary French food reflects …

Food guaranteed to start a fire.
You won’t believe some of the things men have had the nerve to bring to the table through the ages in an effort to get a honey to give it …