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Events, Holiday, San Francisco

Ina Garten’s Holiday Host Gift Ideas

While attending Ina Garten’s book tour event in San Francisco last fall, the queen of hosting and entertaining shared her host gift tips and ideas. “I don’t bring something that host feels that they need to serve.” That includes wine, cheese, or a particular course that needs to be included in the meal. She prefers things that the host or hostess can enjoy another time.

Ina Garten’s Host Gift Ideas

  1. Homemade Granola – This is her go-to recipe, updated from the original Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.
  2. Coffee – Ina’s favorite is Dallis Bros Coffee, particularly their Ellis Island Blend.
  3. Tea – Ina said on her appearance on Good Hang with Amy Poehler, “I start drinking tea around 10:30. Not at 10:29, not 10:31, but at 10:30 my brain goes — tea!” She didn’t specify a brand but she said she likes French tea. And in the summer, she makes this Herbal Iced Tea.
  4. Fran’s Caramels

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Events, San Francisco

Preview of Pastry Shop, Craftsman and Wolves

In just a week, a new pastry shop will be opening in San Francisco. Craftsman and Wolves is the work of pastry chef William Werner, known for the delicious treats from his former company, Tell Tale Preserve which I discovered at various pop-ups in the city last year. At the Ferry Building farmer’s market there were baked goods like the homemade pop tart  and the famous rebel within, a savory muffin with a poached egg inside. I regret not having tried the latter. The storefront did not come to fruition, so now less than a year later fans like myself are eager and ready for version 2.0 of Werner’s pastries.

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