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South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2014

50 South Bay Accent CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GREG SILVA; JENNIFER JONES; COURTESY OF EAST & WEST GOURMTET AFGHAN FOOD RAW DADDY’S FUN CONES Who knew raw vegan food could be so tasty? Whether stuffed with veggies and sauces or fruit and nut-based “ice cream,” these little cones are worth a trip to the South Palo Alto market. FOUR SEASON ROLLS Called “spring rolls on steroids,” the offerings here include proteins and/or veggies wrapped in rice paper with sweet and hot sauces, as well as crisp, freshly fried rolls. They’ll also customize your roll. Appearing at markets in San Jose (Evergreen, Cambrian Park, Kaiser Santa Teresa, downtown), Kaiser Santa Clara, Campbell and Cupertino. HUMMUS HEAVEN Dip the fried pita chips into wondrous concoctions such as tomato basil hummus, artichoke garlic hummus or roasted red pepper tapenade. Items for instant eating or taking home are found at markets in San Jose (Berryessa, Evergreen , Japantown, Kaiser Santa Teresa), Kaiser Santa Clara, Morgan Hill, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Mountain View and Redwood City. EL PORTEÑO EMPANADAS These little filled packets of flaky dough are the ultimate comfort food, and this vendor has a legion of fans flipping out over creations like mushroom, sweet corn or beef and olive empanadas on the savory end or stuffed dessert pockets containing items like apple or lemon curd. Available at the San Carlos, Burlingame and San Mateo markets. BREADS/BAKED GOODS MANRESA BREAD PROJECT Every costly crumb of the sublime breads and baked goods from this Michelin two-star restaurant sells out in two hours at the Campbell and South Palo Alto farmers markets. Fans rave about creations like gruyère focaccia, chocolate brioche and more. BECKMANN’S OLD WORLD BAKERY Although this operation specializes in hearty German baked goods, the sourdough baguettes also rise to the top. It’s worth a trip to the bakery in Santa Cruz to see the whole offering—or scarf up items like savory focaccias, rich brownies and snickerdoodle cookies at markets in San Jose (downtown, Evergreen, Blossom Hill, Cambrian Park, Japantown, Kaiser San Jose), Morgan Hill, Campbell, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, San Carlos, Belmont and San Mateo. EDNA’S SUCCESS BAKERY All-American family recipes are the focus of this bakery, such as pecan crisps, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, red velvet cupcakes and whoopie pies. They’re available at markets in San Jose (downtown, HEALTHFUL AND FABULOUS, THIS VENDOR’S SAUERKRAUTS, KIMCHEE AND OTHER PRESERVED VEGETABLES COME IN IMAGINATIVE FLAVORS LIKE GINGER BEET KRAUT. DIBROVA SAUSAGES FOUR SEASON ROLLS EAST & WEST GOURMET AFGHAN FOOD


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