#local-food

#local-food

Sunset After Dark is a new community market in San Francisco's Sunset District. It's a celebration of local food, culture, and small businesses. The inaugural event will turn three blocks of Irving Street into a lively, family-friendly street festival with food vendors, performances, music, a rib eating contest, raffle prizes, and one night only food collaborations from local businesses. Sunset After Dark is being organized by Dear Community and Smokin' D's with the support of local merchants, parent teacher associations, and individuals from the community.

Every time someone discovers I'm dating a chef, I usually get similar reactions: "Wow, you're so lucky, you must eat so well." And while that's true (I do eat very well), my experience goes further than posting a pretty food photo on Instagram. Dating a chef, especially a French one, comes with lessons that have changed the way I eat, shop, and even think about food.

One of my favorite restaurants is Milk & Honey in Harlan, Iowa, a small town in the western part of the state. The restaurant is run by Ellen Walsh-Rosmann, who is also a farmer and a mother. Milk & Honey has a delicious homemade strawberry jam that's way better than the normal mediocre corn syrup-based jam packets served at most diners. Their skillets include chorizo made from pork raised on Ellen's farm.

If you live in the greater Los Angeles area, it's likely you have a defining San Fernando Valley moment or routine. Those can include waiting 30 minutes at Glendale's Porto's for savory potato balls or meat pies. Or perhaps that's flying out of Southern California's top-ranked airport, Hollywood Burbank, at least according to Fodor's Travel Guide. Maybe you melted your face off in Woodland Hills, the hottest city in all the county, or unsuccessfully tried to reverse parallel park there.

I'm a copy editor and a Bay Area native who's lived in San Francisco since 2004.

The Old Oakland Summer Stroll on July 25th celebrates local food, art, and culture with sidewalk activities from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, featuring local vendors and performances.

Choosing fresh corn involves looking for vibrant green husks that feel slightly damp, as dry or brittle husks indicate aging kernels. The husk protects moisture and flavor.

The Prescott Night Market is a vibrant community event that brings together residents, local food makers, artists, and entrepreneurs once a month from June to October.

Farmers markets are a great way to get your product out there. This food is so important to me and my family, and I'm ready to share it with even more people.