Writing

Here’s some of my published food writing:

Valencia, R.  “Fancy Food Show – Like No Other Trade Event.” El Cerrito Patch 19 January 2012: Business
     Also published under the same title on: Pacifica Patch and Pinole Patch.

Valencia, R.  “Champagne: The Story Behind the Bubbly.” El Cerrito Patch 27 December 2011: News, Holiday Guide
     Also published under the same or an alternate title on:  Burlingame Patch, Campbell Patch, Capitola-Soquel Patch, Castro Valley Patch, Cupertino Patch, Danville Patch, Dublin Patch, Fair Oaks Patch, Gilroy Patch, Los Gatos Patch, Martinez Patch, Millbrae Patch, Newark Patch, Novato Patch, Pacifica Patch, Piedmont Patch, Redwood City Patch, Roseville Patch, San Anselmo-Fairfax Patch, San Ramon Patch, Scotts Valley Patch, Union City Patch and Watsonville Patch.

Valencia, R.  “Six Ingredients to Enliven Your Holiday Fare.” El Cerrito Patch 20 November 2011: News, Holiday Guide
     Also published under the same title on:  Albany Patch, Belmont Patch, Benicia Patch, Berkeley Patch, Castro Valley Patch, Dublin Patch, Elk Grove Patch, Foster City Patch, Half Moon Bay Patch, Healdsburg Patch, Menlo Park Patch, Millbrae Patch, Newark Patch, Pacifica Patch, Petaluma Patch, Pinole Patch, Rohnert Park Patch, Roseville Patch, San Anselmo-Fairfax Patch, San Mateo Patch, Scotts Valley Patch, Sonoma Patch and Watsonville Patch.

Valencia, R.  “A bit of El Cerrito History — via food.” El Cerrito Patch 10 November 2011: Business

Valencia, R.  “Eating Real in the East Bay.”  El Cerrito Patch  9 October 2011: Business
     Also published on Alameda Patch:  same title
     Also published on Berkeley Patch:  same title

Valencia, R.  “The Natural Grocery Co. — 30 and Going Strong.”  El Cerrito Patch  16 September 2011: News
     Also published on Berkeley Patch:
     Berkeley’s Natural Grocery Company Devotes Decades to Organic Living

Valencia, R.  “Great Flavor in Odd Shapes: Heirloom Tomatoes.”  El Cerrito Patch  13 September 2011: News
     Also published on Alameda Patch on 17 September 2011: same title

Valencia, R.  “Made-In-El Cerrito Beer: Elevation 66 Brewer Describes New Pub’s Approach.”  El Cerrito Patch  30 August 2011: Business

Valencia, R.  “Q&A: Albany Garden to Table Starts at Cafeina.”  Albany Patch  8 August 2011: Business

Valencia, R.  “Peach Freezer Jam: Bypass the Canning Conundrum.”  El Cerrito Patch  7 August 2011: News, Home and Garden

Valencia, R.  “Finding America in Community and Cornbread.”  El Cerrito Patch  24 July 2011: News 

Valencia, R.  “Albany Garden to Table: An Edible Initiative of a Different Kind.”  Albany Patch  7 July 2011: Business 

 Valencia, R.  “Make Your Own Pickles? Easy.”  El Cerrito Patch  26 June 2011: News 

Valencia, R.  “Semifreddi’s: From Kensington Storefront to Bay Area Artisan Bread Giant.”  El Cerrito Patch  21 June 2011: Business 
     Also published on Half Moon Bay Patch: same title
     Also published on Berkeley Patch: Semifreddi’s: Bay Area Artisan Bread
     Also published on Alameda Patch on 11 July 2011: same title

Valencia, R.  “Spiedies: A Binghamton Treat at Home in El Cerrito.”  El Cerrito Patch  12 June 2011: News 

Valencia, R.  “Good Grab-and-Go Local Snacks, Mini-Meals.”  El Cerrito Patch  29 May 2011: News, Restaurant Reviews 
     Also published on Berkeley Patch on 30 May 2011: Local Snacks and Mini-Meals

Valencia, R.  “It’s Not All About “Brats”: Grilling German-Style Sausages.”  El Cerrito Patch  15 May 2011: News

Valencia, R.  “The New PB & Js: Six Sandwiches To Make Right Now.”  Poor Taste  10 May 2011: Featured/Food

Valencia, R.  “Make Your Own Asian-Style Wrap — It’s Easy and Delicious.”  El Cerrito Patch  1 May 2011: News

Valencia, R.  “Passover and Easter Living Happily Under One Roof in El Cerrito.”  El Cerrito Patch  17 April 2011: News

Valencia, R.  “Matzo Balls and Whitefish: Passover, Bay Area-Style.”  Poor Taste  12 April 2011: San Francisco

Valencia, R.  “Congee—Asian Rice Porridge Finding Fans in El Cerrito and Environs.”  El Cerrito Patch  3 April 2011: News

Valencia, R.  “Food Upstages Film at Senior Center’s Movie and Potluck Night.”  El Cerrito Patch  20 March 2011: News

Valencia, R.  “TEPCO: El Cerrito’s Days as a Mother Lode of Tableware.”  El Cerrito Patch  13 March 2011: News

Valencia, R.  “Basic, Good Bargain Breakfasts in El Cerrito & Environs.”  El Cerrito Patch  6 March 2011: Restaurant Reviews, Business

Valencia, R.  “East Bay Diner Heaven.”  Poor Taste  28 February 2011: San Francisco

Valencia, R.  “Unsold Fine Breads Given Away at Senior Center.”  El Cerrito Patch  27 February 2011: Volunteers in the News

Valencia, R.  “Discovering Kitchenware Bargains in El Cerrito.”  El Cerrito Patch  20 February 2011: News

Valencia, R.  “Renee Gourmet — Comfort Food to Your Door.”  El Cerrito Patch  13 February 2011: Business

Valencia, R.  “More Than Gardening — El Cerrito Garden Club Cooks.”  El Cerrito Patch  6 February 2011: News

Valencia, R.  “Vietnamese Culinary Hybrid — Bánh Mì.”  El Cerrito Patch  30 January 2011: Business, Restaurant Reviews

Valencia, R.  “First Look at Mac’s Wok, Formerly Jac’s Asian Bistro.”  El Cerrito Patch  23 January 2011: Business, Restaurant Reviews

Valencia, R.  “On the Prowl for Pizza in El Cerrito.”  El Cerrito Patch  9 January 2011: Business

Valencia, R.  “Hercules Market Hall: The Industrial Past Leads to a Foodie Future.”  Poor Taste  3 January 2011: San Francisco

Valencia, R.  “Nông Thôn.”  El Cerrito Patch  19 December 2010: Restaurant Reviews

Valencia, R.  “Vietnam to the East Bay: Bánh Mì Sammiches.”  Poor Taste  27 November 2010: San Francisco

Valencia, R.  “Yardie Jerk delivers in Oakland.”  The Yummy Report  28 April 2010: Dine 

Valencia, R.  “BoilerHouse – everything old is new again.”  The Yummy Report  17 March 2010: Dine 

Valencia, R.  “Tasty Food in Richmond/El Cerrito.”  The Yummy Report  20 February 2010: Dine 

Valencia, R.  “Easter eggs of a different flavor.”  San Francisco Chronicle  23 March 2005: F-1