Give your tried-and-true apple pie recipe a rest and experiment with some new apple recipes this fall season. These three creative culinary ideas offer just as much sweet apple flavor as a traditional pie, but they come in a variety of different forms to last you all season long. Caramel Apple Cupcakes [southernliving.com] Caramel apples […]
Visitors to Grizzly Peak come back for the world class views accessible by hiking trails. You can see the San Francisco skyline, which is especially breathtaking in the early hours of the morning when the sky is still a bit foggy. Besides the winding roads and unique views, you can take advantage of amenities including […]
Flickering firelight dances across the exposed brick walls in the Library at Postino Restaurant. Whereas sunshine floods the Atrium, seeping through colorful cloth hangings and shedding some light on the open kitchen. In the Buca Room, vaulted ceilings and vintage light fixtures work together to create a soft glow and an airy atmosphere. Meanwhile, umbrellas […]
Lafayette Community Park teems with life at every turn. The 68-acre expanse encompasses a sampling of natural habitats, but kids tend to flock toward the pair of playgrounds. Toddlers can run and climb in a fenced-in area protected by a huge canopy. It's outfitted with the classic playground must-haves—slide, jungle gym, etc.—but some parents note […]
Salmon has been hailed a superfood because of its heart-healthy properties, but it’s also a delicate fish that can be difficult to cook at home. Luckily, these simple and flavorful recipes offer a few suggestions for preparing salmon—even if your cooking skills are a bit limited! Poached Salmon with Watercress and Peaches [marthastewart.com] This recipe […]
Chow's founders were way ahead of the farm-to-table trend when they debuted the flagship eatery in San Francisco in 1997. Their approach was simple: to source organic ingredients locally and mold them into fusion dishes. That central philosophy remains the driving force behind four Chow locations today, including the one in Lafayette. The menu changes […]
Californian and French food may seem like two mutually exclusive cuisines, but Chef John Marquez of Artisan Bistro melds them seamlessly. If you know his background, this should come as no surprise. While other teenagers watched TV or played video games, Marquez devoured entire cookbooks—figuratively, of course. Perhaps that was because his family considered mealtime […]
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Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help: Control your weight Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome Reduce your risk of some cancers Strengthen your bones and muscles Improve your mental health and mood […]