Hello there. I’m Lokate. I’m excited to share my thoughts about food. I have been eating food for about twenty four years now. I’m ready to put my two cents in, with regard to all things food related, and at this point two cents is all I actually have to spare. So, don’t expect any [...]
Toast 5800 Nave Drive, unit G Novato, Ca 94949 415 382 1144 www.toastnovato.com Breakfast/lunch/dinner, extensive beer and wine selections, espresso bar. My recent meal out to a new restaurant named “Toast” left me feeling very satisfied and looking forward to returning. Waiting for the place to open we were already intrigued by it’s name and [...]
A few days before Christmas and all through my house a mess in the kitchen was building , I hope there’s no mouse. The menu is planned and the groceries printed on a list. I certainly hope there isn’t something I missed. With my stand mixer at top speed and my chefs knife in hand, [...]
With Halloween fast approaching there’s lots to get ready at my house and most likely many homes across the country. Once costumes are decided on and created or purchased the next big question is what kind of candy do we buy to pass out? It’s usually a combination at my house because who are we [...]
Every once in a while I’m fortunate enough to escape the hustle and bustle of my life. To leave Marin county and head into San Francisco for a relaxing evening. With my husband and daughter at home I’m able to get away and spend some much needed alone time. A chance for me to re-energize [...]
I have a number of friends that refuse to eat leftovers. ( you know who you are!) I tell them they’re not very creative and limiting the opportunity to cut time in the kitchen the next few evenings. Leftovers provide a great starting point for the next dish. It can be as simple as rice [...]
Okay, so you’ve taken my earlier advice about wanting to bring your child(ren) into the kitchen but your not sure where to start. What do we do to get them interested in food? We get them to help make it! You’d be surprised at how much more willing they are to try new foods this [...]
Rarely do you find a menu for kids 12 and under that includes a vegetable let alone some fruit. Most restaurants offer the same sort of menu: grilled cheese, mac n cheese, hot dog, hamburger, fries, chicken nuggets ect. ect. Some of the bigger fast food chains are offering some healthy alternatives but if given [...]
I am an avid fan of one of the most hilarious quick cooking shows around and it’s totally free and accessible online. I am talking about www.AverageBetty.com -a great place for entertainment and more. The site hosts a variety of quick and easy recipes for any occasion, and even better the recipes are accompanied by [...]
Herbs are such a great way to give the dish your creating a more rounded and flavorful experience. Both types, dried and fresh, have a spot in my kitchen as their flavors and uses differ in so many ways. Dried herbs can be great for cooking entree’s that will take a longer time to cook. [...]
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