Narsai David’s Food News

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Narsai David Food Recipe: Cherries Jubilee

June 14, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David recalls the days when every fancy restaurant would have cherries jubilee on the dessert menu and shares a simple recipe.
Narsai David: Specialty Food Markets in West Berkeley

June 7, 2013
KCBS food and wine editor Narsai David reviews eight specialty food markets within a two-block radius of University and San Pablo avenues in West Berkeley.
Narsai David: California Spring Lamb

May 31, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David shares just a few of the many things you can do with lamb. Even leg of lamb can be easier to cook than most people realize.
Narsai David Book Review: A History Of Food In 100 Recipes

May 24, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David shares his favorite highlights from William Sitwell's hybrid history book and cookbook, History Of Food In 100 Recipes.
Narsai David’s Food & Wine Report: Bonterra Wines

May 16, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David has two Mendocino Bonterra wines at a very nice price.
Narsai David Food & Wine Report: The Aleppo Pepper

May 10, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David on the versatility of the Aleppo pepper and where it ranks on the Scoville heat scale.
Narsai David: Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Award Winners 2013

May 3, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David embarks on his favorite assignment of the year, judging which wine pairs best with oysters.
Narsai's Chicken Mole

April 26, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David impresses his friends with a mouth-watering chicken mole recipe.
Narsai David Food & Wine Report: Two Sonoma Wines

April 19, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David suggests two Sonoma wines for spring and summer drinking.
Narsai David Wine Review:Clarksburg Chenin Blanc, Toad Hollow Erik’s the Red, Dry Creek Heritage Zinfandel

April 12, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David reviews three very appealing wines at some nice prices.
Narsai David Food Report: Asparagus—The True Harbinger Of Spring

March 29, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David says whether it's white, green or purple, asparagus season is here and it's time to enjoy.
Narsai David Food & Wine Report: Reata and Masut Wines

March 22, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David
Narsai David Restaurant Review: Bay Wolf

March 15, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David had an impressive dinner at Bay Wolf in Oakland. Still in the converted Victorian on Piedmont Avenue where it opened 37 years ago, this restaurant just keeps getting better.
Narsai David Recipe: Marmalade (Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime)

March 1, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David says great marmalade is really easy to make at home, especially now. Late winter into early spring is a great time of year to find so many varieties of citrus on the market.
Narsai David Restaurant Review: Lalime's

February 22, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David visits a mainstay of the dining scene in Berkeley that just keeps getting better and better.
Narsai David Food News: Wasabi Vs. Horseradish

February 16, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David gives a detailed explanation of how wasabi is diferent than just ordinary horseradish.
Narsai David Food & Wine Report: Jorian Hill and Stuhlmuller Wines

February 8, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David has two local wines you should try and even says which Cabernet Sauvignon you should age to increase the value of what lies within the bottle.
Narsai David Recipe: Not So Secret Barbecue Sauce and Barbecued Beef Ribs

February 1, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David's Not So Secret Barbecue Sauce uses ingredients you probably already have handy in the kitchen and comes together in no time, perfect for Super Bowl Sunday.
Narsai David Food Products New Food Products

January 26, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David discovered some exciting new baked veggie products at this year's Fancy Food Show.
Narsai David: Alzheimer's Prevention Cookbook

January 19, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David reviews a Alzheimer's prevention cookbook.
Narsai David: Sparkling Pear Cider and Napa Moscato

January 12, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David has a pear cider and a Muscato made from Napa Valley grapes to introduce us to.
Narsai David Recipe: Chicken In A Pot

January 4, 2013
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David shares a winter favorite that's perfect after the holiday excess.
Narsai David Recipe: Chocolate Decadence & Raspberry Puree

December 28, 2012
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David has a decadent chocolate cake recipe that goes well with raspberry puree and port wine.
Food & Wine Report: Three Great Wine Values

December 22, 2012
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David has three great wine values from some regional wineries that will compliment your holiday festivities.
World's Best Eggnog Recipe

December 14, 2012
KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David has a modified eggnog recipe that he calls the world's best.

Narsai David Wine Review: Artezin Zinfandel, Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2009 Kenwood Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep, purple red that has aromas of ripe plumbs and currants.

2012/04/06

Narsai David Wine Review: Three Sauvignon Blanc Wines

Narsai David tells of his experience with three Sauvignon Blanc wines just in time for springtime entertaining.

2012/03/23

Narsai David: Hottest Chile Pepper

KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David explains the Scoville heat scale and how peppers

2012/03/17

Narsai David: Chocolate Basics

There are a lot of things people take for granted when it comes to chocolate and the countless ways we’ve devised to enjoy this timeless desert delicacy.

2012/03/09

An Indian Kashmiri Muslim vendor (Photo credit by IRSHAD KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Narsai David: Pickles, Chutneys and Relishes From India

Milan International on University Avenue carries a really interesting line of Indian chutneys, pickles and relishes, and I’ve been experimenting with…

2012/02/25

Narsai David: Scala’s Bistro

Chef Jennifer Biesty keeps adding extra little touches to the dishes at Scala’s Bistro in downtown San Francisco, making the menu at this legendary downtown restaurant her own…

2012/02/11

Glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon (Photo by David Silverman/Getty Images)

Narsai David Food Reviews: Eagle Castle & Clos LaChance Wines

KCBS’ Food and Wine Editor Narsai David recommends three appealing California wines at affordable prices.

2012/02/04

Olive Oil Bottles (Photo credit by MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images)

Narsai David: ‘Extra Virginity’ Olive Oil Cookbook

Lately the reputation of virgin olive oil has been anything but pure. “It’s quite easy to sell olive oil under the extra virgin label that is in fact not extra virgin at all,” said Tom Mueller…

2012/01/21