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Food Fashionista's Fondness for All Things French

Only after I glanced at day before yesterday's Instagram did I realize that everything I posted had a French theme. No surprise there. J'aime la France. Happy Bastille Day, my friends.

Moules Frites (Mussels and Fries) with a baguette and a glass of Beaujolais at Grand Cafe. Although the Orpheum is in a sketchy neighborhood, Grand Cafe is a good spot to grab a quick, pre-theatre bite followed by a brisk 10-15 minute walk to the play to burn calories. *Note the French newspaper. 

 

                Chanel my belle - canvas peep-toe pump

The 25th of Anniversary of Les Misérables is now showing at the Orpehum Theatre. I attended the Opening Night performance this week and fell in Les Mis love all over again. You can catch it now through August 26th. Dream the dream.

SF Chefs 2012 Demos with Cuesa - Pickling, Beer Pairings & Sweet Inspiration

If you're looking to satisfy your culinary desires, but don't think you have the budget to attend a fancy food festival, think again. SF Chefs 2012 is holding demos and classes to fulfill the gastronome cravings in all of us and tickets are only $28-$35. From lamb and beer pairings to incorporating seasonal finds at the Farmers' Market into desserts, you'll find it at SF Chefs Demos.

Eye on the Bay's SF Chefs Preview Series: Lamb and Beer Pairings

Date: Saturday, July 14th at 2 PM

Where: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3739990412/eorg

About: Get up close with some of your favorite chefs at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! This series of demos is hosted by Liam Mayclem of Eye on the Bay (CBS 5) and Foodie Chap (KCBS). Food Network Chef Tom Pizzica will be cooking up outrageous lamb dishes that pair perfectly with Almanac beers. Presented by the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA)
URL: http://sfchefsfoodwine.com/events/07/14/lamb-beer-pairings/

Eye on the Bay's SF Chefs Preview Series: Sweet Inspiration

Date: Saturday, July 21 at 2 PM

Where: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3739990412/eorg

About: Get up close with some of your favorite chefs at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! This series of demos is hosted by Liam Mayclem of Eye on the Bay (CBS 5) and Foodie Chap (KCBS). There may be nothing better than finishing a meal with a perfectly ripe peach or plum—but including these gems in a composed dessert takes stone fruits to a higher level. Pastry Chefs Francis Ang (5th floor), and Luis Villazelazquez (La Victoria Bakery) will share how to incorporate these seasonal delights into sweet finales.  Presented by the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA)
URL: http://sfchefsfoodwine.com/events/07/21/sweet-inspiration/

Eye on the Bay's SF Chefs Preview Series:Fickle Pickle

Date: Saturday, July 28 at 2 PM

Where: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3739990412/eorg

About: Get up close with some of your favorite chefs at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! This series of demos is hosted by Liam Mayclem of Eye on the Bay (CBS 5) and Foodie Chap (KCBS). Join Wise Sons chefs Evan Bloom and Leo Beckerman and Namu Gaji’s Dennis Lee for an exploration of this affordable technique for preserving and adding pizazz to your Farmers Market finds. Presented by the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA)
URL: http://sfchefsfoodwine.com/events/07/28/fickle-pickle/

Food Fashionista's DIY Origami Money Ring

I'm Japanese. I take lots of photos, I like raw fish, and yes...I know how to make origami. For those of you who are like "wt* is origami", according to Wikipedia, it's a " traditional Japanese art of paper folding which started in the 17th Century AD". I just remember it as a hobby from my childhood. I'd have a stack of square-colored paper in metallic, pastels, neons, and neutrals and I'd have my origami book and I'd make stuff. Cranes, boxes, yachts (okay, row boats), and rings.

I recently made a ring out of a dollar bill (above), and my friends just loved it. A few chefs I know even wanted to show their kids. And that, my friends is a good thing, since I've found that dollar-bill origami is actually a fantastic way to keep kids entertained at the dining table. Not everyone wants their little ones to bring their video games or coloring books into restaurants, but someone, somewhere always has the dollar bills in their pockets or purse.

Just make sure to carry some $1's or the kiddies may be sporting some pricey origami bling.

For instructions on HOW TO MAKE A MONEY ORIGAMI RING, visit HERE