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San Francisco Travel Notes – Japantown, Pacific Heights and Marina

Dandelion Chocolate + Great News!

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Tartine Bakery, Bi-rite Creamery, Monument and Omnivore Books

Ici and The Berkeley Bowl

My Chez Panisse Experience

My San Francisco

2257 Days

Dear Readers of The San Francisco Chronicle

Poor Man’s Lentil

"In addition to being a skillfull technician of his trade, Cenk is an artist of exquisite taste, and an excellent and informative writer. Cenk is one of the most original authors whose work I have ever encountered." ⎯ROSE LEVY BERANBAUM

"Some books are beautiful, some are useful and the rare ones are both. The Artful Baker is a rare book from a rare talent. Cenk is a gifted storyteller, an extraordinary pastry chef, and a man with a remarkable eye–his images make you dream." ⎯DORIE GREENSPAN

"A beautiful collection of classic and exotic desserts, The Artful Baker will entice you into the kitchen with spectacular photographs and clear instructions." ⎯DAVID LEBOVITZ

"The Artful Baker presents clearly written recipes, easy to master techniques, strikingly beautiful presentations, and exquisite flavor. In other words, this book has it all." ⎯NICK MALGIERI

"Best in the World - 1st Place"
"Best of the Best 20 Years - 1st Place" ⎯GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS