The Queen of the Kitchen: Julia Child
One of my earliest mother-daughter memories is of a fundraiser that we did when I was about 5 years old. Gran Fran volunteered for a membership drive for our local PBS television station.
Must-try Recipe: Pasta with Anchovy
I take it from the low traffic on my Anchovy Butter post day that most people aren't as enamored of anchovies as I am. If I could, I think I'd eat them everyday. I love the saltiness and the texture.
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Cafe Jacqueline
If you've ever tried to make your own souffle, you'll know that they often fall flat (yes, I know, terrible joke, but very hard to resist). San Francisco's Cafe Jacqueline has your souffle needs covered. Jacqueline Margulis, the chef, runs a tight ship. She came here from France as a young adult, opened the cafe in 1979 and has been making romantic dinner dates come true since then.
There are savory and sweet souffles on offer plus a few salads. As you wait for your meal, you can see Jacqueline moving around the tiny kitchen. She is in full command while she whisks up each souffle to order. The scents and sounds coming out of the kitchen make for a cozy homey feel, while the service is very attentive and personal in the front of house.
The waiters have each been working at Cafe Jacqueline almost since the restaurant opened. There are stories and small recollections of how long they've been there. We've been lucky enough to eat at Cafe Jacqueline three times in the past three years. The waiters always remember us, and seat us at the same table with one of their signature heart-shaped vases that holds a single red rose.
— Cafe Jacqueline, 1454 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, 415.981.5565
Reservations are made via phone only and are hard to get since the cafe is small; open for dinner Wednesday thru Sunday, 5:30 to 11:30pm
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