Posted on February 28, 2008 by fit2cook
Traveling presents a unique opportunity to investigate cultural neighborhoods. On my recent trip to San Francisco, I made my way down the hill to Chinatown. The morning sidewalk markets, with their colorful produce and odd-looking fish, buzzed with activity.
I watched a wrinkled woman sort through the fresh water chestnuts, accepting or [...]
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Posted on February 21, 2008 by fit2cook
I had the good fortune of attending a writer’s conference in San Francisco last weekend. I decided again to take public transit. Caltrain’s baby bullet train is faster than a car, and costs much less than just one night’s parking.
The conference was at the historic Mark Hopkins hotel on Nob Hill. Now hills in San [...]
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Posted on February 6, 2008 by fit2cook
I love cheese. Whether oozing lava-like on pizza, crumbled in salad, or forming the structural basis of quiche, it’s one of my favorite indulgences. This love affair makes keeping my fat intake to 25-30% of calories a challenge.
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