Foie Gras & Flannel

I first heard of the Good Food Awards through my friend Emily, another Eat Retreat connection (actually, she helped organize the retreat!). Emily is serving as chair for the Preserves committee, and connected me to the organizers so that I could help document this year’s judging. It was humbling to spend a day amongst so many passionate and knowledgeable leaders in the food community.

I’ll post more from the day on Flickr, but here are a few of my favorites from the judging and after party. For more info on the awards, read this, then check out the full list of judges!

I’m in SF for a few days, and was able to catch up with Kimberley of The Year in Food over dinner at Starbelly. More on food later; for now, just a photo. I’m off to explore the city!

Today was weird—not bad, just weird. In fact, the last week or so has felt this way, and I can’t help but think it’s because I haven’t been to the Bay in a while. I need a day trip for inspiration.

That’s going to be hard to pull off this week, so instead, I’m flipping through recent photos from a trip to Ferry Building Marketplace.

Fresno Amtrak station. That was my first experience on a train; I think I like driving.

Inside the Ferry Building. It’s incredible (even if a little crowded).

Mozzarella sandwich from Cowgirl Creamery Sidekick. Simple and delicious.

This guy sold me salmon jerky sticks—”swim jims.” I love him.