Queenkv’s Brainpickings

Over the last few weeks, my schedule in the newsroom was a roller coaster ride of responsibilities. Last weekend, I tracked grass fires and fireworks for the evening news shows. During the week, I produced slideshows and logged a news conference on a scary house explosion for the website. I suppose it all adds up [...]

There’s loving your dog…And then there’s spoiling your pooch. I’ve seen both types of puppy love in San Francisco. I found this well-loved poodle at the edge of North Beach during last month’s Noodle Fest. I was impressed that the pooch didn’t beg for samples. She stayed calm inside her pink carriage as crowds of [...]

We spent a wet Easter Sunday in San Francisco with our friends. Because of my spiffy work schedule, my hubby suggested driving down to LA and spending the holiday weekend with family. But I didn’t like the idea of driving back home after Mass. So, it was a pleasure to eat good food and chill [...]

Imagine raising $75,000 to save this whimsical landmark. Only in San Francisco. Brian Goggin’s "Defenestration", originally uploaded by threecee. I stumbled on the Brian Goggin’s Defenestration project over on Laughing Squid. ABC 7 also covered Goggin’s fundraising party. I enjoyed the soundbite with the lady who wanted to save the toaster. Seeing the toaster hanging [...]

This weekend, Susan introduced me to Guanciale. Love at first whiff. In San Francisco, we fried up 2 pounds of porky goodness last night. The fatty smoke warmed up the kitchen and left our clothes smelling yummy. After saving all the juicy guanciale and bacon fat, Susan showed me how she did Pasta all Carbonara: [...]

Mobile Me. I was so happy to add this sexy machine to my collection of tech toys. Bigger, faster and so slick. Even though I jump on the upgrade wagon when it comes to my computers, I still want to hail anybody who’s willing to rock Windows 95 in a public space. Read more… or [...]

Finally coming up for some air. I finished up another busy week in the newsroom. Cal Good: The Bears knocked down Stanfurd last weekend. Go Bears! We watched the game on a couple of flat screen TVs at the Kezar Bar in SF. We had a nice mix of Berkeley and Tree fans – cheering [...]

Susan and Tom tie the knot today! Yah! Susan is one of my oldest friends. It’s been a pleasure to watch their relationship grow over the last 9 years. They held their wedding rehearsal dinner at Hana Zen. The dinner party had a lovely, diverse mix of family and friends. The sushi melted in my [...]

I have a lovely three-day weekend ahead of me. I’m helping my best friend tie the knot in San Francisco. So…I have some time to show some lovin’ for Photo Friday. The topic: “Fast Food.” I have a healthy/gourmet twist to that theme with this BBQ Buffalo Burger. It’s from Burger Me in Truckee. It [...]

In between our wine tasting in Napa, we picked up some cute sparklers and bright lights. Several firework stands are fundraisers for non-profit groups, school sports programs and other good causes. It’s always a pleasure when I can help out and enjoy pretty lights. Typically, I head down to Pier 39 in San Francisco. for [...]