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A Sweet Spoonful

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This new-ish blog from food writer, Megan Gordon, chronicles Bay Area food adventures, musings on food culture, culinary book reviews and a few kitchen fumblings. A little about me:

I just turned 30, live in the Bay Area, love bakery-hopping, traveling, and fantasizing about buying my own house-- with a big yard. I also love trying new restaurants and cafes, and writing and talking about them with friends. Now, you're in that circle...

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Jan 20

Hearty Minestrone

There’s nothing like making a hearty soup to break in a new kitchen. And you know how it is when you move: until you get the pantry stocked and a few items in the fridge, there’s a lot of pizza and canned soup going on (or, in our case, (read full article)

cookbooks, Photography, recipe, Recipes, Soup, Soups and Stews

Jan 16

Comment on Off I Go by MomGordon

Things I miss about Megan: all the recipe testing in the kitchen, her optimism that the mail might hold something wonderful not just bills, her appreciation of dinner on the table even if it is before 9, the collection of stuff at the foot of the sta (read full article)

Jan 14

Comment on Off I Go by Allison Arevalo

Congrats Megan, how exciting! When we moved to the Bay Area, choosing the East Bay over the city was a huge decision. But coming from Brooklyn, we wanted to try a slower pace, and so we settled on Berkeley. Still think I'd like to live in SF for (read full article)

Jan 12

Comment on Off I Go by El

I'm so glad you finally found a place. I'm sure you'll miss the pool but the new neighborhood sounds great. Thanks for the wonderful list of things to check out. Here's to new beginnings! (read full article)

Jan 12

Comment on Off I Go by El

I'm so glad you finally found a place. I'm sure you'll miss the pool but the new neighborhood sounds great. Thanks for the wonderful list of things to check out. Here's to new beginnings! (read full article)

Jan 11

Comment on Off I Go by my spatula

best of luck with the move, i miss our old 'hood in san francisco. what about swensen's for ice cream?? (read full article)

Jan 09

Comment on Off I Go by Kelsey B.

Congratulations on the move – good luck. I LOVE san francisco and hope to have a chance to live there someday. In the mean time, I'll come visit soon! Also, Laurie Colwin is one of my all-time favorites. I have both of her books and re-read (read full article)

Jan 08

Comment on Off I Go by Megan Gordon

Thanks for your well wishes, Tara, Sarah, Shannalee, Mireya, and Rachael. Not looking forward to tomorrow, but once it's done it'll be great! Enjoy your weekends! (read full article)

Jan 08

Comment on Off I Go by tara

Best of luck with the move, it's sure to be a great adventure. And now I'm off to peruse all the links and ideas you've kindly provided … (read full article)

Jan 08

Comment on Off I Go by Sarah, Maison Cupcake

Good luck with the move! (read full article)

Jan 07

Comment on Off I Go by Rachael

I am loving the self portrait work and all the beautiful photos! Cannot wait to hear and see how your upcoming adventures pan out. (read full article)

Jan 06

Off I Go

Well, I missed the boat on all of the "Best of" or "Looking Back on 2009" posts. A Sweet Spoonful's not yet a year old so maybe I get a pass this year...regardless, as I sit here this very second, drinking mint tarragon tea with freezing cold feet an (read full article)

Jan 05

Off I Go

Well, I missed the boat on all of the “Best of” or “Looking Back on 2009″ posts. A Sweet Spoonful’s not yet a year old so maybe I get a pass this year…regardless, as I sit here this very second, drinking mint tarra (read full article)

Jan 04

Weekend in the Napa Valley

The day after Christmas, my mom whisked my sisters and I up to Calistoga for the weekend. We stayed at Solage, and explored the town and surroundings on bikes. If you ever find yourself in the Napa Valley for a few days, here are some of our favorite (read full article)

california, Restaurants, travel, Wine

Jan 04

Weekend in the Napa Valley

The day after Christmas, my mom whisked my sisters and I up to Calistoga for the weekend. We stayed at Solage, and explored the town and surroundings on bikes. If you ever find yourself in the Napa Valley for a few days, here are some of our favorite (read full article)

california, Restaurants, travel, Wine, wine country

Dec 31

Guest Post on the Kitchn!

Gosh. How is it that this will be the last post of December? The last post of the year? And what better way to celebrate than to raise a glass to the amazing gals at The Kitchn for hosting me as a guest writer today. I've been a big fan of the site f (read full article)

Recipes, Side Dish, The Kitchn

Dec 31

Guest Post on the Kitchn!

Gosh. How is it that this will be the last post of December? The last post of the year? And what better way to celebrate than to raise a glass to the amazing gals at The Kitchn for hosting me as a guest writer today. I’ve been a big fan of the (read full article)

Food Blogs, Photography, Recipes, Side Dish, side dishes, The Kitchn

Dec 21

Counting it Down

I'll keep this short and sweet because, let's be honest, we've all got things to attend to. Somehow I woke up this morning staring December 21st in the face and none too pleased about it. We always talk about how we can't believe it's already such an (read full article)

Candy, Christmas, Holidays, Recipes

Dec 20

Counting it Down

I’ll keep this short and sweet because, let’s be honest, we’ve all got things to attend to. Somehow I woke up this morning staring December 21st in the face and none too pleased about it. We always talk about how we can’t be (read full article)

Candy, Christmas, Holidays, Photography, Recipes

Dec 17

Winter Morning Couscous

When I was a vegetarian, I probably made couscous at least twice a week, mainly because it's so quick and versatile. It takes 10 minutes to cook; you toss in cubed tofu, beans, or roasted vegetables and dinner's done. Now in last week's New York Time (read full article)

Breakfast, Recipes

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