Sliders with an Asian flair from Chef Arnold Eric Wong.

When you think of wine countries, Brazil might not leap to mind. But here’s a taste of some of that country’s vintages.

Do you know how to dress appropriately when dining out? Find out if what you wear is up to snuff.

These cookies go crunch, crunch, crunch.

A new locale of this popular cupcake bakery has opened in the Napa Valley.

Taste tempting delights from a bevy of chefs at the upcoming Star Chefs & Vintners Gala.

A new, simpler way to julienne a carrot that will make your life so much easier.

See’s newest Easter treat.

A super easy shrimp dish with the flavors of India that you can whip up on any week night.

Should you eat your pistachios? Or not? Two sites give the latest on the salmonella recall.

Berkeley farmers’ markets to be the first in the nation to ban plastic bags.

Chef David Kinch has decided to re-create his winning Iron Chef cabbage dinner at Manesa.

Even a pauper in this economy can enjoy a luxurious dish of scallops and porcini butter.

An April Fool’s story of how great potato chips unwittingly turned into lousy cookies.

Chocolate-dunked fruity meringues from a bakery that helps train the homeless.

The famous vanilla soft-serve with sea salt and extra-virgin olive oil.

Sweet sensations made by two inventive sisters.

A16 restaurant’s famous Monday Meatballs.

Oooh-la-la for big, buttery cookies with a burst of citrus.

Enjoy a meal of fresh Nantucket seafood.

The most intense hot chocolate you’ll ever drink.

Got leftover ricotta? Here’s the quickest dinner ever that will use it up splendidly.