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SF Snapshot: Mexican Match Up!

SF Snapshot: Mexican Match Up!

Ding, ding! ROUND TWO, this time highlighting not one but two inspiring bartenders from a couple of  my favorite Mexican restaurants in the city – David Ruiz from Padrecito and Kevin Davis from Tacolicious. Both bartenders, both from Santa Cruz, both tequila wizards. Before we don our Mexican wrestling masks and corkscrew dive into the … Continue reading »

I Left My Heart In…D.F.

I Left My Heart In…D.F.

In 8th grade Spanish class, my name was Anita and Freddy’s was Fed. Ms. Orejela loved Fed. He shined at verb conjugations. I, on the other hand, did not. I could recall the entire French National Anthem that I’d learned from Ms. Lapidus in 5th grade (I still can), but I could barely remember the … Continue reading »

SF Snapshot: Fat Angel

SF Snapshot: Fat Angel

It’s time to mix things up. Move it all around. Shake it like a salt shaker. I present to you…SF Snapshot, the inaugural post. The fundamental theme of SF Snapshot is inspiration. Because it is all around us, and I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not always good at recognizing it. I hope … Continue reading »

The Happiest Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Happiest Chocolate Chip Cookie

Naturally sweet, easy and gluten-free – this is one happy cookie. Perfectly soft in the middle. Studded with chocolate. This cookie walks into a room and everyone smiles…classic Tollhouse sighs and sits on the couch in the corner. These cookies are made with almond meal and coconut flour, then maple syrup is added for sweetness. … Continue reading »

Transformer Pasta with Spicy Sausage and Greens

Transformer Pasta with Spicy Sausage and Greens

This pasta dish is the complete package –  healthy, creative greens with a spicy, spontaneous sausage zing. It’s something I look forward to and it’s nearly impossible to get tired of. Saddle up to spicy sausage and greens, my friends! It satisfies. This is a simple dish. At this point in our relationship I’m assuming … Continue reading »

Celebrity Coconut Cajeta

Celebrity Coconut Cajeta

Breaking news. There’s a new trend emerging on Happelsauce. It’s vastly more obscure than my recent back to back salad posts. Hint: It rhymes with dream and dreamy. No lightbulbs? Fair enough. This new trend is what I call creamy without the cream. It is my new motto, apparently. Last week it was carbonara so rich and silky smooth … Continue reading »