Thoughtul Gourmet Blog

klatsch coffee advent calendar

My list is not long, just eight foodie gift ideas for 2023. It’s a concise look at what’s fun and fresh and delicious, lovely gifts for saveurs, savants and anyone else who enjoys eating.

Yes Cocktails bitters-infused sugar cubes

A whiskey advent calendar tops my list of holiday gift ideas with alcohol in 2023.

truffles in hand at Sorrel restaurant San Francisco

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.

Our Thanksgiving table – the gluten-free stuffing is in the big bowl and on every plate

When I learned I couldn’t eat gluten anymore, I set out to mimic the flavor of Pepperidge Farm stuffing. My gluten free stuffing recipe tastes just like it.

Sonoma restaurant il Fuoco's tomato burrata salad with basil

I tried the Bill pizza at il Fuoco. It’s a pizza worth writing about.

poster for 10th Annual Sherry Week

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.

a plate of barbece at chef Darry Bell's Stateline Smokehouse pop-iup at Oxbow Market

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.