by Daniel Barnes and Darcey Self-Barnes
9.75% ABV; 100+ IBUs
Purchased at Curtis Park Market in Sacramento and poured into Spiegelau IPA glasses.
EAT, DRINK & SEE FILMS: Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2014
Our guide on what to eat, drink and see the week of Friday, Nov. 28-Thurs., Dec. 4.
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Golden Rules, Golden Chiffon, and Mini Gâteaux Breton from THE BAKING BIBLE by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Legendary baker Rose Levy Beranbaum is back with The Baking Bible , her most extensive “bible” yet. With all-new recipes for the best cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, candies, pastries, breads, and more, this magnum opus draws from Rose’s passion and expertise in every category of baking. Continue reading
INTERSTELLAR in Five Dimensions: A Trip through the Many Formats of Christopher Nolan’s Epic
by Chris Rasmussen
From beginning to end I’ve now seen Interstellar four times: the 35mm and 70mm film, 4K digital and IMAX presentations. I saw it halfway through in 2K digital, and I may watch it all the way through in that format as well. I’m definitely going to see it in 70mm again. The 70mm standards at the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland take the cake, boasting outstanding presentation. Continue reading
Shaken & Stirred: Drinks of the Dead
When there is no more room in hell,
the dead will walk the earth.
And probably need a drink. Continue reading
A Baker’s Dozen: Thank You, Rose Levy Beranbaum…
by Dianne Boate
… for once again transporting all of us who love baking into the prospect of new realms of baking experience. Flavor, texture, method and yes, sexy appearances fill the pages of The Baking Bible , a brand new book of 105 recipes guaranteed to lure you right back into your kitchen to get out the ingredients and bake! Continue reading
EAT, DRINK & SEE FILMS: November 20-27, 2014
QUICK DRAW SF! Sketchgiving Food Event
A live drinks and draw event on Thursday. Each month, ten artists are selected to come enjoy happy hour and draw, then sell their creations on the “art wall” available on the cheap. Continue reading
Critics Corner: FOXCATCHER
Read two critical perspectives on Foxcatcher (Bennett Miller, 2014), by Marc Huestis and Dennis Harvey. Foxcatcher opens in San Francisco on Friday, November 21 and throughout the Bay Area on Friday, November 28.
Two Cinema Giants Leave the Scene
by Gary Meyer
Mike Nichols passed away this morning. It was a shock because he has been so vibrant. Not everything he directed was great, but when you look at his body of work for film, stage and television, it is an impressive list that any artist would be proud to have created. Continue reading
Time After Time: Peaches Christ at the Castro and James Hosking’s BEAUTIFUL BY NIGHT
This article has been written on drag time, and I’m, um, posting it shortly before Peaches Christ presents the Post-it cult hit Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion at the Castro Theatre. Continue reading
Eat Like the Stars: Bette Davis’ Split Pea Soup and Boston Baked Beans
Are the nights drawing in where you are? Are you staying indoors a little more, snuggling up on your sofa with a lovely warming bowl of hearty soup or spicy stew? Here in the UK we all are….Comfort food is what we are after. Continue reading