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Village News: Italian Heritage Parade Sunday!

Village News: Italian Heritage Parade Sunday!

North Beach’s biggest event of the year is this Sunday–the 143rd Annual Italian Heritage Parade–the oldest in America. You gotta be here–it’s a great day in the Village. Floats, politicians, bands, Queen Isabella and her Court, Cristoforo Columbo himself–the Parade has it all and it 

Sunday Recipe: Fish Cakes (Torte di Pesce) with Pickled Carrots and Grilled Blue Trumpet Mushrooms

Sunday Recipe: Fish Cakes (Torte di Pesce) with Pickled Carrots and Grilled Blue Trumpet Mushrooms

These cod cakes have a crunchy exterior and a creamy interior. The potato mellows the flavor of the cod and a squeeze of fresh lemon brings it all together.

Prowling for Chicago Street Food

Prowling for Chicago Street Food

I’m on the prowl for tasty Chicago casual food. Here’s some of what I found.

Chicago’s Little Italy Ain’t There No More!

Chicago’s Little Italy Ain’t There No More!

I’m in Chicago on business. Surprise – I wanted to visit Little Italy. Guess what? It’s hard to find.

Sunday Recipe: Quick Beef Stew (Stufato di Manzo)

Sunday Recipe: Quick Beef Stew (Stufato di Manzo)

The beef is fall-apart tender and the vegetables are soft with vibrant flavor all embraced by a sweet tomato gravy.

Fried Eggs My Father’s Way

Fried Eggs My Father’s Way

Every once in a while when I was growing up in Jersey my father asked my mother to make a simple Friday night dinner – eggs fried in olive oil. It was one of my favorite meals.

Exhibit: Rare North Beach History

Exhibit: Rare North Beach History

A private collection of North Beach’s Italian cultural and political memorabilia, ephemera and photos from the 1800s to present.

Friday Recipe: Halibut Roasted in Parchment

Friday Recipe: Halibut Roasted in Parchment

A simple healthy dish that can be made in a jiffy any time of the year.

Strawberry Liqueur (Liquore di Fragole)

Strawberry Liqueur (Liquore di Fragole)

When I can’t stand the cold winter rain anymore a sip of this aromatic nectar with a kick does the trick.

Village News: Is It Fall Yet? North Beach Festa Italiana & Pizza

Village News: Is It Fall Yet? North Beach Festa Italiana & Pizza

Saturday’s annual SF Italian Athletic Club’s Festa Coloniale Italiana on North Beach’s Washington Square was quite an event–food stalls, wine tastings, live music, even a fountain temporarily installed in the Club’s ballroom.

Friday Recipe: One-Pan Pork Chops with Potatoes and Sweet Cherry Peppers

Friday Recipe: One-Pan Pork Chops with Potatoes and Sweet Cherry Peppers

Tired at the end of a long day? You can make this full-flavored dish in one pan in less than 30 minutes. Easy to make and an easy clean-up too.

Tulare Giant Plum Crostata

Tulare Giant Plum Crostata

We’re nearing the end of summer and the plums have been superb. I wanted a final plum celebration to tide me over until next season.

Village News: North Beach Labor Day & Gianni’s Best Burger

Village News: North Beach Labor Day & Gianni’s Best Burger

The purple fingerling potatoes are for a salad and the heirloom, cuke and onion for another. Sweet white corn may end up on the Labor Day table.

Friday Recipe: Tomato & Onion Focaccia

Friday Recipe: Tomato & Onion Focaccia

The tiny tomatoes glistened like jewels. They inspired a gift to celebrate late August in San Francisco–a red and gold cherry tomato and young onion focaccia.

Hotness Challenge – Macaroni with a Baby Back Rib Sauce

Hotness Challenge – Macaroni with a Baby Back Rib Sauce

Calabrians love hot peppers that make their food zesty and memorable. How many drops can you take?