A deep sense of community service drives the staff of West Oakland’s Community Foods Market.
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Watch: Oaxacan mole made from scratch at Agave Uptown
In this edition of Handmade East Bay, chef-owner Octavio Diaz and his mother Juana Ramirez make the family recipe for this rich, flavorful Oaxacan sauce.
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Watch: Lithuanian dumplings made by hand at Mama Papa Lithuania in Alameda
Chef Danute Sukiene makes traditional Lithuanian homestyle cuisine at this charming, family-owned neighborhood spot.
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Meet Your Maker Ep. 2: Aimee Wingen of Homestead in Oakland
In our latest edition of Meet Your Maker, we spoke with pastry chef Aimee Wingen, who made an unconventional entry into the food world.
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Watch: A master sushi chef prepares an omakase meal at Delage in Oakland
In this edition of Handmade East Bay, chef Chikara Ono skillfully prepares sushi for an eight-course prix-fixe dinner at Delage in Old Oakland.
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Meet Your Maker Ep. 1: Oscar Michel of Tacos Oscar
Watch our short film featuring Oscar Michel, one half of the duo behind Oakland taco slingers, Tacos Oscar.
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Watch: Noodles made by hand at Shan Dong Restaurant in Oakland
In this edition of our short-video series, Handmade East Bay, watch Feng Yen and Kelly Kuang make noodles by scratch.
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2-minute Tip: How to set up a professional bar
It doesn’t take much time or effort to pull together a pro-style bar that you and your guests will appreciate.
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2-Minute Tip: Set up your party for success
In his latest 2-Minute Tip video, Chef Hugh Groman offers advice on preparing for a party at home.
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2-Minute Tip: A fabulous dinner party in 1 hour
Friends are arriving in an hour. You’re just leaving work. Organize dinner with minimum effort for maximum effect.
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2 Minute Tip: Use all your senses to pick produce
Pro chef Hugh Groman shows you how to use sight, smell, touch, and even sound to choose your fruits and vegetables at the market.
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Cook like a professional chef: Learn how to use salt
If there’s one thing worth knowing to help you cook more like a pro, it’s when and how to use salt.