While researching the nearby in-Fremont-on-Wednesdays, Hawaiian/Korean, does-Kalua-pork-really-work-with-Kim-Chi taco truck, I came across a mention of another taco “truck,” cleverly titled Tako Truck (in reference to their tacos sometimes containing octopus (tako)). Their website is brilliant. Though it is a bit more maximal than minimal and makes no mentions of unicorns, I think it could be [...]

The winning entry in a contest among Fremont architects, built by DeForest Architects.

It’s once again heirloom tomato season, so last night I dug out the recipe for “insalata caprese on grilled garlic toasts” from Well Fed (his picture, not mine, below): It’s a combination you’ve likely seen before, but Grant’s recipe is very particular about arrangement (basil leaves under the tomato keep the bread from getting soggy) [...]

The Mexicans may not understand why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo; I’m not sure I understand myself. But I never turn down an excuse to eat Mexican food: this fifth I hope to wash chicken tamales down with one of these delicious margaritas as seen on Well Fed. The short version: 1 part simple syrup [...]

From Design Sponge’s guest, Matt Armendariz. This is one of my favorite kinds of recipes: simple ingredients, beautiful color. It doesn’t hurt that Matt’s a food stylist. Beets are in season, now, too. In the Kitchen with: Matt Armendariz Via Design*Sponge

If, hypothetically, I were married to some one who loved sponge cake, pudding, and lemon, and who had a new interest in baking, this is the kind of recipe I would share with her. Just saying. Recipe: Lemon Spongettes Via The Kitchn

After using two onions for meals the other night, I realized that I really needed to learn the right way to dice an onion. How handy to have come across this nice little video: CHOW : How to Dice an Onion

Referenced in the recent New York Times review of Seattle restaurant Tilth, a recipe for Bourbon Hot Chocolate: 1 ½ cups whole milk 2 cardamom pods, roughly chopped 3 ounces Theo dark chocolate Pinch of salt 1 ounce Woodford Reserve bourbon Marshmallows If nothing else, it’s reason to have those ingredients on hand at all [...]

I always get a kick out of seeing a BSOD on a public display. This, well, takes the cake. I’m trying very hard not to debug it… (Via Engadget.)

It’s a piece of furniture! It’s a medieval torture device! No it’s both! Form definitely follows function with this “Pillory Table.” Pillory Table (Via Boing Boing.)