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I'll be the first to admit my wardrobe needs more funky prints. This Quail Silhouette Jam Top ($62, originally $124) is such a good place to start. The price is bearable, the print vivacious. The sheerness adds a hint of sexy, too. If you dig the print, it has a matching skirt. While you're at it, peruse Acrimony's entire Winter sale for more standout pieces. For more great deals, check out Read more
There's a boutique in San Francisco — Acrimony — that I love to frequent for its fashion-forward selection. Thanks to its online shop, everyone can partake in the progressive fun. If you're on a tight budget, peruse its sale section, which has interesting pieces by VPL, Stretsis, Wayf, and United Bamboo. In the market for a pencil skirt? Consider this sleek Quail Reckoner Skirt ($82, Read more
Wondering what to do with leftover quail? Here's an idea: make a delicious soy citrus glaze, brush it on the quail for maximum flavor, and serve over a bed of greens and soba noodles. It's a wonderfully elegant use of the leftover game. Also, this meal comes together quickly so you won't have to spend lots of time slaving in the kitchen. To take a look at the recipe, read more Read more
Lately I've been experimenting with quail. I love to order it at restaurants, but have little experience making it in my home kitchen. Sundays are a wonderful day for kitchen experiments, so I am going to give this recipe a whirl. The quail is seared, roasted, and covered in a tasty sauce. Proscuitto, grapes, shallots, and grappa — an Italian brandy — make the sauce incredibly flavorful. For Read more
As a self-professed experienced eater, Yoo Eatz tells us the story of her introduction to Korean food, and, boy, does it sound delicious. By the time I entered college, I thought of myself as a rather experienced eater. Born and raised in a multicultural family in the San Francisco Bay Area, I had been exposed to all sorts of foods from the get-go and was rarely fazed by anything "weird" Read more
Japanese gets creative with this high-concept dish of sea urchin, shrimp, salmon roe, quail egg, and fermented soy that Yoo Eatz recently discovered. Oishiiiiiiii!! A few months ago, I grabbed drinks and dinner after work with a good friend at Hecho. We were intrigued by the restaurant's izakaya-meets-tequila bar concept, and we were not disappointed. The highlight of the meal was a dish called Read more
After the royal wedding, 650 lucky guests were invited to attend a lunchtime reception. The palace prepared a luxurious and extensive spread of appetizers and canapes. Curious what all was served? Read on! Cornish crab salad on lemon blini Pressed duck terrine with fruit chutney Roulade of goat's cheese with caramelized walnuts Assortment of palmiers and cheese straws Scottish smoked salmon rose Read more
When it comes to food shopping, I buy the bulk of my groceries from Whole Foods. However, I love to hit up San Francisco's ethnic markets for specialty items. The Asian markets on Clement Street are a great resource for quail eggs and fresh crab, while the Latin grocers in the Mission District are full of chilies, legumes, and spices. Oh, and piñatas! How about you? What do you like to buy at Read more
With less than two weeks to go, Buckingham Palace is finalizing details on the royal wedding, including what guests will have to eat and drink. The world already knows what kinds of cake Prince William and Kate Middleton will be cutting into — but what about the rest of the menu? Following the wedding, 600 guests will head to the palace for a reception where they'll feast on 10,000 some odd Read more
