Author Archives: Erin Gleeson


May 28, 2013

The Forest Feast: From Namu Farm to Namu Table

by Erin Gleeson

For each quarterly issue of Edible San Francisco magazine this year, I am doing a “farm to table, in one afternoon” story to show the origins of a dish served at a San Francisco restaurant. For the last issue I visited Annabelle’s farm in Bolinas, and in the current issue I traced an ingredient for Namu Gaji, a New Korean-American street food restaurant in the Mission.

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April 22, 2013

The Forest Feast: Pear Pancakes

by Erin Gleeson


Even though it’s starting to become spring, it’s still cold in some parts!  We were recently in NYC and since Jonathan’s family has a house in Vermont, we took a group of friends there for the weekend. We cooked big meals together, played snow football and spent evenings by the fire. (It’s kind of like The Forest Feast in the snow!).

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April 8, 2013

Flashback Fave: Erin aka Culinography + The Forest Feast

by Erin Gleeson

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Starting today, we’ll be going back in time to reflect on the most memorable posts, picked by eight of our main writers. This was no simple task — over the last six years, Umami Mart now has over 2,200 posts that spans five continents. WOW!!! From this, our writers have chosen their own favorite post(s), whether it be their own, or by a fellow writer. 

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April 1, 2013

Culinography: Morimoto (NYC)

by Erin Gleeson

“Tramin” sashimi. Chef Douglas Kim for Morimoto NYC. Photograph by Erin Gleeson

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March 25, 2013

The Forest Feast: Matzo Brei Scallion Pancakes

by Erin Gleeson

Happy Passover, everyone! Matzo Brei is a traditional Jewish dish that is made during Passover, which runs through next Tuesday, April 2nd. The recipe calls for eggs and matzo cracker. It’s often sweetened with cinnamon and sugar, but I made a savory version with scallions. I also added some green garlic that came in the CSA box this week, for an added kick.

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March 18, 2013

The Forest Feast: Beet Haroset

by Erin Gleeson


For those of you planning your menu for Passover, or for anyone looking for a quick appetizer idea, here’s a fun and colorful twist on haroset, a traditional Jewish dish. Haroset is usually a blend of fruit and nuts made during Passover (which starts a week from today). At times chunky, sometimes smooth, it’s often served on matzoh crackers. I replaced the usual apple with beets to rosy things up!

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March 11, 2013

The Forest Feast: Beet, Onion + Eggplant Stack

by Erin Gleeson


This is a fun way to present roasted vegetables and it’s super easy! Just try to find eggplant, beets and onions that are approximately the same size around, so the circles match up when stacked. Use a generous amount  of olive oil when roasting, plus salt and pepper to taste. You may need to take the eggplant out of the oven a little early (it cooks faster than the  other two).

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March 4, 2013

The Forest Feast: Sunset Manhattans at The Cliff House (SF)

by Erin Gleeson

One of my favorite places for a sunset cocktail in San Francisco is the historic Cliff House. First opened in 1863, it sits on the site of the Sutro Bath House ruins overlooking Ocean Beach. Go early for a walk around Lands End. It’s such a stunning spot! Back at the Cliff House, I recommend the bar downstairs, which faces west and gets the most gorgeous late-afternoon golden glow.

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February 25, 2013

The Forest Feast: Hamentashen for Purim

by Erin Gleeson


Jonathan’s brother and his wife Arielle came to visit last weekend from New York. The weather was gorgeous so we did a little late afternoon baking on the deck with a glass of wine! Arielle is a fabulous baker and this is her recipe for hamentashen. These cookies are traditionally made for Purim, a Jewish holiday this past weekend (people dress up like Halloween, give these cookies to each other and drink a lot — it’s great!!).

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February 18, 2013

The Forest Feast: Collards with Capers + Burrata

by Erin Gleeson


I have been getting a lot of collard greens in my CSA lately. I love how easy they are to quickly chop and fry up with a bit of olive oil. But yesterday I fancied them up a little with capers, burrata and truffle salt (which I am obsessed with lately!). The greens get a nuttiness when you fry them quickly at a medium high temperature — but make it brief, you don’t want to over cook them.

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