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La Tomatina

On the last Wednesday of August, at the peak of the tomato season, the village of Bunol, Spain stages a tomato war. For two hours, the participants happily pelt each other with the ripe, red fruit until the streets run with rivers of tomato juice. After the festivities, celebrants, friends and neighbors gather in the town square for food and wine festivities. This festival is called La Tomatina and is the inspiration for this beloved Walnut Creek restaurant. (source) Growing up, Tomatina was always one of my fave restaurants. Located in the heart of downtown… Read more >

Elise August 18, 2010 hummus, pizza dough Read more >

The stork dropped off my baby

I was literally jumping up and down with excitement this morning while the FedEx man watched with concerned awe. I own a FOOD PROCESSOR!!!!!!! Months ago when we were filling out our wedding registry, I jokingly referred to this appliance as “the reason we are getting married.” And since then, it has become clear to Kyle that it was less of a joke than he initially thought… Of course, I’m (mostly) kidding. I love Kyle with all my heart. But I’m also a huge foodie and have felt seriously limited for the past few years… Read more >

Elise August 15, 2010 avocado, hummus Read more >

Buying the bulk

Yesterday Kyle and I joined the rest of the economically conscientious population… and became Costco members! We are now officially adults, budgeting and meal planning like we never have before (it’s that whole unemployed thing…). After paying $5 for a 2 oz. can of tomato paste in NYC, we were prepared to be awed by the crazy low prices. What we weren’t prepared for was the sheer quantity that we would end up with. I like oats, but I don’t need 10 pounds of them. Geez. We came away $500 poorer, but I don’t think… Read more >

Elise August 10, 2010 hummus, veggie burger Read more >

Va De Vi

It’s about the wine. That’s the Catalan translation of this restaurant’s name, and indeed it was. Kyle and I had no real occasion to go out to dinner, but we just felt like splurging for a fun date night. Va De Vi is a gem of a restaurant in Walnut Creek’s downtown area. The ambiance is casual but chic, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff, a menu that changes with the seasons, and a wine list to die for. Every direction you turned had more wine displayed. And being all about the wine, the menu… Read more >

Elise August 10, 2010 beans, fish, hummus, spinach salad, stir fry, tofu Read more >

Seattle continued: Sisters and Skewers

Top of the mornin’ evening to ya! Day two of our Seattle adventures started with more java loading from The ‘Bucks. Tall for me, grande for my beau. How cute is it that Kyle’s drink of choice now is a soy misto? After a liquid kick in the pants, we decided to get ed-ju-ma-cated on the history of Seattle. Creeping through the depths of downtown worked up quite an appetite. Lunch time! Initially we had our sights set on an African place called Pan Africa Restaurant on 1st Ave. We browsed the menu when we… Read more >

Elise July 31, 2010 avocado, chocolate, chocolate cake, hummus, Starbucks, thai food, thai tofu Read more >