I've been buying my baking and pasta flour from Keith Giusto Bakery Supply/ for a while now and…read morelove having the opportunity to get quality ingredients so close to home. When I learned of an opportunity to attend a hand rolled pasta class at the Artisan Baking Center, I couldn't resist. I was not disappointed! The ABC combined an excellent learning environment with knowledgeable instructors and I enjoyed an incredible learning experience. The facilities were modern and efficient and I can't wait till they get their wood fired pizza ovens built! Craig Ponsford was the lead and he did a great job explaining every step of the process. Pablo Giet assisted and clearly knows his craft as well. Best of all, was the fact the class walked us through prepping an entire meal. While the focus was on hand rolled pasta, we made pasta and sampled three different sauces with what we made! The included wine was a bonus! I left with enough confidence, along with the pasta dough I made, to make my own meal the very next night! I can't wait to take another class at such an outstanding school!

June 16th Intermediate Sourdough Class with Michael Kalanty. Best class ever! This place and…read morepeople are phenomenal! imagine top tier master bakers/chefs and a top tier flour distributor opening up their professional kitchen, skills and materials to the home baker(me). A home bakers dream! There were 10 of us in this 6 hour class. Lots of hands on and questions answered. Michael is a brilliant teacher, able to communicate and teach complex concepts easily. Very friendly and approachable too. The class was very reasonably priced too. Thank you Central Milling for making this opportunity available to the home baker!!

Having sampled Shivie & Cemaaji's "RAW": 1. Key Lime Pie…read more2. Kale Chips 3. Strawberry Cheesecake 4. Macadamian, Banana, and Green Vegetable, Smoothies 5. Tacos 6. Pizzas 7. Granola 8. Chocolate 9. Crackers I can definitely say "Team Raw is as good as it gets!" So, yes, you can go to Whole Foods & spend your whole paycheck. Or you can go to Cafe Gratitude and pay approximately $14.00 for a shredded carrot. OR you can empower yourself and learn the art of cooking great tasting food "hands on" with Team Raw. Whether you want to start a "healthy cleanse" but don't know where to begin; don't have the time (because of your hectic work schedule) to prepare "heathy food;" want to become part of a healthy community; or just want toexperience something new - Shivie & Cemaaji will put you on the road to success & empower you with simple recipes you can create on your own ... I highly suggest signing up for one of their ongoing worshops - great people, great compassion, great knowledge. Team Raw is a great addition to the San Francisco Community. Check them out at: http://teamraw.com Wishing the best of all possible worlds, Iyengar Yoga Teacher, tony eason

So I have known Shivie and Cemaaj for years now and I can tell you that no one in the city makes…read morebetter raw food. They are not some new agers from Marin trying to make a buck off of a trend, they are loving kind peeps who really care about what goes in your body. Shivie is my inspiration: she lost pretty much a whole person in weight and by choice gave up a successful career that was slowly killing her. She turned her devotion to health and wholeness in the direction of food a few years ago, and I couldn't be happier ( though I miss my Kundalini classes). Her and Cemaaj's raw food is exceptional. Kale chips are light and spicy. Wraps taste like everything in them (not just one mushed up flavor). gRAWnola is wonderful with yogurt in the morning or just as a snack. Crackers, pizza...each is a mouthful of wonderful combinations of flavors. Even though I am quite versed in raw cuisine, I think I will take one of their classes in the new year. Next time you see them at the Farmers Market...go for it! Your stomach and body will be so proud of you.

Stopped in for the basic fried chicken sandwich. Huge piece of tender, juicy perfectly cooked…read morechicken on a freshly soft, pillowy roll. It comes with house made pickles and a very mildly spicy slaw on top. Exactly what I was hoping for. I'll definitely be back to try other items; the menu is pretty limited. Very clean inside, limited seating but does have AC.

Visiting Petaluma, I stopped at Belfare for lunch. I ordered the Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich…read more For $20, I was expecting one of the best sandwiches I've ever had...l'm sad to say the chicken wasn't as tender (or as large/filling) as I expected it to be. I've had fried chicken sandwiches with a much larger piece of chicken at a bit lower of a price point. I'm not local to Petaluma though, so it's likely I'm just not aware of the local prices/portions. After I tried it, I wished I had ordered one of their seasonal menu items I was considering. (They source from local vendors and change their menu based on what is currently in season, which I really appreciate.) Service was nice and welcoming. You order at the counter then find a seat.

This review is for their stall at the Sunday, San Rafael Farmers Market…read more I can't take credit for the discovery of Bay Laurel - that was the partners doing. But I can say that I've been a willing participant in visits since. I hate to admit it, but we really haven't ventured as deep into their offerings as we might since the partner is crazy for their chicken pot pies - which are mighty good by the way. What I can say is that everything we have sampled has been excellent. Portion size is good. Many of their entrees serve two healthy appetites. Our most recent discovery has been their cookies. (I'm not telling which are my favorites.) The woman who runs the booth is really friendly and always makes us feel welcome - even when we can't decide what we want. Perhaps a bit spendy, but the quality well makes up for the cost.

Remember frozen chicken pot pie? Well forget everything you thought you knew. Then call or email…read moreBay Laurel Culinary, order their version, take it home, and revel in your new knowledge and appreciation of this comfort food classic. The BLC Chicken Pot Pie is frozen when you get it. That's where the similarity to its predecessors ends. Perfect crust. Moist, tender, incredibly flavorful chicken, white and dark meat. Peas and carrots that actually taste like peas and carrots. All enrobed in a sauce with incredible flavor, texture, and balance. We heated ours in our toaster oven (don't judge!) for about an hour at 325 degrees Fahrenheit, a bit under the 350 BLC recommends. We made sure not to ignore the recommended egg wash, and to cover ours with foil after the top crusts were golden brown, to avoid burning them while the pies came completely up to eating temperature. They were flawless. Feel free to add seasonings -- but taste first. You may find further adornment unnecessary, as we did. We've had and loved the stellar, refined version of this dish at The Big 4 in San Francisco. The Bay Laurel Culinary team has brought that level of quality and flavor to a chicken pot pie you can enjoy at home in your lounging regalia of choice. Life rarely if ever gets better. Enjoy.

Lovely woman-owned business that sells homemade jams in a variety of sizes, traditional and…read morecreative flavors. Lala herself has been present whenever I go or at various local street fairs, patient in explaining her concoctions, and letting my taste so many free samples. I also appreciate that it's not overly sweet - it's subtle, which IMO helps to better taste the fruit. She also holds jam making classes at her store, which looks like it may have once been a residence. It's on a main road though there isn't a lot of typical foot traffic as it's not on the main downtown drag. Consider this the discovery you should make to support a local business and pick up a few jars!

Lovely jams. Wonderful owner/producer. I'm so glad I dropped by. Lala has samples available &…read morethe Winter Strawberry is excellent. Just the right sweetness with strawberry & pears combo. Magic! Not to be missed. Just pass her shop, immediately to the right is a driveway to a few parking spots in the back.

I attended a Summer cooking class with my husband and we were blown away by how much fun it was…read more Kay led a group of six of us through the steps of making a fresh tomato soup from scratch, pesto for topping the soup, charentais melon (french melon) and prosciutto, a quick salmon frittata to tide us over while we prepared dinner, greens, scones and cookies. We succeeded in all of the above, while Kay peppered us with tips about how to prepare, store and where to buy some of the more uncommon ingredients. At the end of the preparation we all sat down at a beautifully set table in the back yard grotto (yes, really!) and ate together under twinkly lights and candles. And let me not forget the drinks. Kay's husband is a vintner so we were treated to wonderful wine with dinner. It was so much more than just a class, it was an invite to a wonderful dinner party!

My wife recently took her first class with Kay and is already eager to go back for more! Next…read moretime, I'm going with! The leftovers my wife brought home were amazing (no surprise since I've been lucky enough to enjoy Kay's cooking before), and my wife gives everything about the class rave reviews. She left with some wonderful recipes and new techniques. She also reports Kay is a talented teacher as well, and made the whole experience seem less like a class and more like spending an afternoon in the kitchen with friends - highly recommended!

Your out-of-town guests are looking for this kind of wine country experience. It's perfect for a…read morecorporate teambuilding. I put on a lot of corporate teambuilding so I should know. Your group gets to walk around the beautiful Healdsburg square. It has lots of wine tasting bars, clothes shops, art shops. The "hunt" combines, wine, food, and games. The games in team problem-solving to it's better than something like Food Bank, or bowling or go carts. A cooking class is a 2nd place to this event. We did a 11:30 - 2:30. Lunch at Craftworks with lunch from Costeaux French Bakery. Stacy explains the game rules. The team lead on each team downloads the app. The Awards Ceremony was great. Stacy gives out a ribbon medal to the winning team. Stacy shows all the photos from the app on a screen. The group was laughing so hard. The photos are available afterwards on Google Drive. You can't wrong with this event. Your co-workers will thank you for the most fun corporate outing.

Slam drunk ... errrr I mean dunk…read more Jokes aside, this was as good as it gets. Seamless execution, thoughtful and fun challenges, amazing wines. Stacy's touch turned our corporate activity into gold.

I ordered a custom Monster Jam cake from Gaby for my son's birthday, and it was beyond amazing! The…read morecake was absolutely beautiful, creative, and so well done. my son was so happy and excited when he saw it. It was such a cool cake and exceeded everything I imagined. Gaby was professional, kind, and so sweet to work with throughout the process. She also made a custom gelatin with my son's picture and event details printed directly on the gelatin--all edible--which was such a unique and impressive touch. The attention to detail on everything was incredible. You can tell Gaby puts so much care and talent into her work. I highly recommend Gaby's Cakes and will definitely be using her again for future events. Thank you, Gaby, for helping make my son's birthday so special!

Best cake I have ever! Not only did my order come out perfect, it was the best cake I have ever had…read morethe pleasure to eat. Bravo!

A fun, interactive, and incredibly well done "Travel Around the World" Smart Cooking and Wine…read morePairing Event. My team and I had an amazing experience at Miggi's Kitchen. We learned to cook with the Thermomix while working in teams at different stations, preparing dishes from around the world. It was hands-on, interactive, and a lot of fun - every dish turned out delicious. Miggi is a fantastic teacher: clear, detailed, confident, and incredibly knowledgeable. She explains techniques in a way that's easy to understand, and we all walked away genuinely better cooks. We also paired the experience with wine tasting and learned how to taste and appreciate wine properly, which made the evening even more memorable. On top of that, Miggi's fun, warm personality really brings the whole experience together. My office team loved it and is still talking about it. Highly recommend for team events or anyone looking for a unique, engaging culinary experience.

Our group of 12 just completed an "around the world" cooking class with Miggi and we could not have…read morebeen happier. What a great environment - even better food, and Miggi was very entertaining and informative. We will definitely recommend this to friends. John S

Oh Sarmentine, how do you do it? You think you've just had the best croissant you've ever had in…read moreyour life (including those in Paris) and then they up the ante with the crepe! Simply glorious. Everything here is as you would dream it to be.

Will start by saying that the bakery items and snack selections here are exceptionally good…read more While the service is efficient, It's still confusing where to stand if you want coffee, if you don't want coffee, and where to stand while you wait. Yes, there are two red ropes indicating where to stand if there's a big line but it's some distance away from the counter and if you want to check out the selection before you get there, you really can't. I got a plain croissant with butter and it cost nearly 7 dollars. For a single croissant. And it wasn't even very large. Read: ridiculously overpriced. Not only that, the server never cracked a smile and honestly appeared that she wanted to be working somewhere else. Bottom line: if you've got plenty of money to throw in at a few yummy bakery items, go for it. The bread loaves here are probably the most reasonably priced.