Survey results of the Richmond Review Readers’ choices for the best food in the Richmond District in 2022.
2022 BEST OF THE RICHMOND – FOOD
Cooking Together: Three Sisters Winter Bowls
The celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States supposedly started with Native Americans and Europeans sharing food at a harvest celebration. However, many people today do not realize the important role played by the Native Americans in cultivating many crops such as squash, corn, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, and berries and sharing this knowledge with the pilgrims. It should be acknowledged that these farming lessons most likely insured the newcomers’ survival.
‘Cooking Together’: Purslane, an Amazing Edible Weed
I was thrilled to rediscover purslane at a small market in the Sunset that carries ethnic food items. I had also witnessed these leafy greens sold in outdoor markets in Mexico. Apparently, purslane grows wild almost everywhere in the world as it does not need much care or a good soil.
Cooking Together: Okra Suki Bhaji
Okra is colorful, dainty, nutritious and tasty when cooked right. Okra’s nutritional profile is very impressive.
Cooking Together: Play With Your Food!
Remember when your mom or grandma said, “Don’t play with your food, just eat it!”? Well, in this column, you will learn how to have fun playing with your food and then eat it, too!
Sunset Baker a Self-Starter
Every Sunday, William Fenimore bakes more than 100 loaves of bread in his kitchen. He wakes up before the sun rises and is out the door by 8 a.m. His stand at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market sells out on a weekly basis.
Cooking Together: Dal Chowder with Salsa
The word dal (also spelled daal or dahl) comes from the Sanskrit phrase “to split” and refers to a soup-like preparation of split peas, beans or lentils, which are staples in Indian cuisine.
Neighbors Helping to Feed Neighbors
Community efforts by two different organizations based in the Richmond District have shown that COVID-19 cannot and will not stop the human spirit from finding solidarity and a way to support those most vulnerable during this time of social isolation.
Cooking Together: Tabouli
Salads provide hydration in addition to essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. Rich in enzymes, raw leafy greens can help us with our digestion.
Cooking Together: Refrigerator Pickles
Pickled vegetables haves many health benefits. They reduce muscle cramps, maintain blood sugar level and aid the digestive process. Pickles are a good source of antioxidants.
‘Queens’ Shares Korean Cuisine, Culture in the Sunset
The Inner Sunset has a new flavor added to its diverse plate of eateries. And the owners are excited to share their creations with the community. That new entry into the food scene is Queens, a Korean market on Ninth Avenue, just steps from Golden Gate Park.
Veg Fest in Park
The non-profit SF Veg Society presents its 19th annual World Veg Fest in honor of its 50th anniversary and World Vegetarian Day. The festival features lectures, creative plant-based cooking demos, vegan cuisine and vegan-friendly merchandise. The event will […]
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