The favorite pear of Chez Panisse.

With 12 organic whole grains, plus raisins and cherries, this is one energy bar that actually tastes good.

Soothing teas and intriguing Fair Trade products at this calming lounge.

Sausage sandwich from a company that’s been making them since 1948.

The secret ingredient? Quince paste.

The director of the Michelin Guides plans on giving South Bay restaurants a closer look in 2011.

Nutty goodness.

The flagship Burger Bar finally opens today in San Francisco.

A most comforting dish from New Orleans Chef John Besh. Chanterelles give it a modern twist.

A Q&A with this New Orleans chef and star of the Food Network.

New Orange Krispies for autumn.

Cookies get a healthful slant, and still end up tasting pretty dang good.

Not your kid’s milk chocolate.

It’s time for fresh-baked mooncakes.

The easiest weeknight dish.

Loaded with exotic berries and antioxidants, these spreads taste divine and do a body good.

A much-maligned veggie gets an Asian make-over.

Seafood that helps a good cause.

Real bits of golden ginger float inside a bottle of this tongue-tingling ginger beer.

There’s a whole lotta ginger in this scone. In fact, you won’t believe how much.

I cooked with him at his restaurant. Well, sort of.