Coconut buns from King’s Bakery in San Francisco: best things in life are free or at least 50 cents a bun.

For your sweet tooth: bananas drizzled with Marshall’s honey and covered with Lagier Ranch almonds

Catching the elusive King Chinook Salmon using anchovies. Stories and photos about my first salmon fishing trip.

Healthy way to enjoy honey: vanilla yogurt topped with honey, almonds and fresh strawberries

Learn how to make cinnamon rolls with cornmeal and molasses – Anadama bread recipe.

Know where your food comes from. The buzz about wildflower honey from Marshall’s Farm in San Francisco.

Grilled asparagus with poached eggs, prosciutto, fried bread, and aged balsamic vinegar. Yum.

Rich and moist. Decadent Thomas Keller brownies dusted with powdered sugar.

Start your own herb garden: how to grow basil, thyme, rosemary and other herbs in pots at home.

Very purple. Very tasty. Ube ice cream sandwiches with Mitchell’s ice cream and homemade pan de sal.

GobbaGobbaHey’s ube gobs: ube filled coconut lime sandwiches at the San Francisco Street Food Outside In 3 event.

White-chocolate-dipped Peeps bunnies and chicks with candy sprinkles. Happy Spring!

Welcome Spring with sweet strawberries dipped in Venezuelan El Rey Bucare chocolate.

Comfort food in a can: canned corned beef hash, Filipino-style, on top of hot pan de sal.

One of my all-time favorite breakfasts: chunky and crusty corned beef hash with poached egg.

It’s not just another corned beef sandwich. It’s my pick for the best in the city.

Do you know exactly what went in to making your store-bought corned beef? Make it yourself and make it nitrate-free.

This elegant Thomas Keller pineapple upside-down cake is so simple to make.

Pineapple sculpture: step-by-step photos on how to cut a fresh pineapple.

Reconnecting with the Filipino roadside fruit stands: pulling over and enjoying pineapples, mangosteens and bananas.

My perfect comfort food: mom’s hearty homemade chili with homemade cornbread.