Tony Tam

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  • Kate’s Fifth Birthday Party: 23 kids

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    For Kate’s Fifth Birthday Party At http://mocha.org/ We had 23 kids, probably 18 parents packed into a  2 hour birthday party for Kate. I got up at 6:30am to cut up 3 cantelopes, 2 melons, 1 4lb papaya, 10 apples, 6 pears, 8 bell peppers. The dish I’m most proud of is this big bowl…

  • Handrolled Pasta At Furenzu

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    Yummy! Saturday night we decided to make fresh pasta by hand. The recipe is very simple, most of the work is in the rolling out of the dough. It usually helps to have the traditional rolling pin to flatten out large area but having the small roller is a must in order to shape the…

  • Panino At ino in NY

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    Oh you must come to ino for the best Panino, Panini, Fritata. open til 2am. I’m here now Here is the starter for this AM. Glass of Italian wine, an assorted bruschetta (asparagus, white bean, mozarella, pesto)

  • 4 Meals A Day

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    I’ve always wanted to gain weight because I’ve always felt underweight at 138 lbs at 5’8″. Today I’ve finally reached my goal of 150 lbs by year end. I hope it’s mostly muscles but my recent change of diet must have helped push me over the top. Breakfast at around 7:30 Lunch at 12pm at…

  • Off To Paris Again, But First NYC : ‘ino panini, bruschette

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    Yes I’m off to Paris again, this time just with my parents.  I think I’ve lost count, but this should be my 8th time to the most beautiful city in the world. We have a 12 hour lay over in NY because I wasn’t thinking when I booked the flight.  We are making the best…

  • Dumpling Man

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    In New York, fresh hot dumplings! http://www.dumplingman.com/ If you know of a similar dumpling place in the Bay Area, let me know. I’m doing some research. Funny post about the Dumplinganger http://patrickareed.blogspot.com/2005/05/dumpling-imposter.html

  • When I want fresh pasta

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    Tonight I really wanted fresh pasta, so I whipped out my rolling pin and got to work. 20 minutes later, I’m having the best meal of my life. 1 part water 1 egg 1 part flour a dash of salt rolling pin a pot of water fresh basil olive oil

  • Matsuhisa: when sushi becomes an art form

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    On Sunday I decided to treat myself and check out a place my foodie brother-in-law has been raving about: Matsuhisa in Beverley Hills voted 100 best restauants in America by Zagat.   The place is supposely frequented by Hollywood types and seen as catering to them.  But I do believe the rich and famous also could…

  • Crepe Saturday With Kate

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    Just wanted to document my very long but leisurely day with my little girl so I don’t forget. Saturday morning started at 6:30 when Kate bounced up and asked me whether she could make crepes.  Of course, I love crepes.  She ran into the kitchen and got all the ingredients ready.  She measured the flour,…

  • How to spend $120 at the farmer’s market

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    This Saturday, Kate didn’t have dance class so I actually got to spend Saturday morning with her at the SF Ferry building farmer’s market . I went in with $200 in cash and came out with $80. Pretty scary but the food is so so good. If you like yogurt, you must try to buy…