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Author Archives: Margarita
Happy Mother’s Day!
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La Cocina Seeks Intern Positions For the Summer of 2012!
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Chefs to Be Honored By Women’s Initiative/ALAS
We’re truly thrilled to let you all know that two of our entrepreneurs will be honored at the Women’s Initiative for Self Improvement’s Annual Gala.
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Recipe: Malaysian Mamak Noodle Soup
This month we are happy to share how Azalina makes Malaysian Mamak Noodle Soup. Happy Cooking!
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Hangover Water
Owner: Alejandra Garcia
Website: http://hangoverwatersf.com/
Email: hangoverwater@gmail.com
Phone: (415) 933-2963
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hangoverwater
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hangoverwater
About Hangover Water:
Lucky for all you partiers out there, former chemical engineer from Colombia Alejandra Catalina Garcia is now mixing up her own miracle hangover cure at La Cocina! A highly productive entrepreneur, … more
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Hella Vegan Eats
Owner: Tiffany & Sylvee
Website: hellaveganeats.com
Email: Hellaveganeats@gmail.com
Phone: 510 282-8233
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hellaveganeats
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hellaveganeats
About Hella Vegan Eats:
Forget the tofu pup, Slyvee and Tiffany of HellaVegan Eats are packing a multi-cultural explosion of flavor into their innovative new vegan dishes. You’ve probably already spotted this dynamic duo … more
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La Cocina’s Participants are Back at Off the Grid Fort Mason!
Starting on Friday 23th March, six La Cocina businesses will proudly serve us their best food every Friday from 5pm to 10pm
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Where to Find La Cocina Businesses
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2012 Annual Artisan Culinary Classes!
Ever wondered how La Cocina chefs make their authentic specialty dishes? Well La Cocina’s talented entrepreneurs are here to show you how!
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May 26: Cooking Class with Love & Hummus at Macy’s
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Plan Your Events with La Cocina
It seems like just yesterday we were basking in the warmth of San Francisco’s Indian Summer, so the fact that we’re already half-way through November is kicking us into holiday gear. Before the hectic holidays set in, we want to make sure you have low-stress options for finding the perfect … more
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Jarred
Business Owner: Emiliana Puyana
Website: www.jarredsf.com
Email: jarredsf@gmail.com
Phone: (415) 308-0359
Facebook: Visit our Facebook page here
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/JarredSFBrine
Where to Find Us: Marin County Mart Farmer’s Market – Saturdays
About Jarred: Emiliana Puyana grew up in Venezuela surrounded by great food. These early experiences threw her into a … more
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Sal De Vida
Owner: Adrianna Lahl
Website: www.saldevidagourmet.com
Email: saldevidagourmet@gmail.com
Facebook: Visit our Facebook page here
Where to Find Us: Coming soon to La Cocina’s Kiosk
About Sal De Vida: Sal de Vida was created from Adriana’s passion for cooking and creating innovative seasonings to help improve flavors with natural and healthy ingredients. … more
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Zepeda Foods
Owner: Arcelio, Jose and Hanna Zepeda
Website & Location: www.zepedafoods.com
Email: zepedafoods@gmail.com
Phone: (913) 461-8799
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zepeda.foods
twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ZepedaFoods
About Zepeda Foods: Zepeda Foods is all about fresh, bold tastes in classic high quality salsa and sauce recipes originating in Mexico. Much like their delicious salsa blends; Zepeda Foods is a San Francisco Bay Area, homegrown family … more
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Delicioso Creperie
Owner: Gabriela Guerrero
Website: www.deliciosocreperie.com
Email: mail@deliciosocreperie.com
Phone: (510) 334-9967
Facebook: Visit our Facebook page here
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/deliciosocrepe
Catering: Yes! Click here to learn more about the catering program of La Cocina.
Gabriela grew up in a family that loved food from all over the world- a passion, and flavors, … more
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Don Bugito, Prehispanic Snackeria
Owner: Monica Martinez
Website: www.donbugito.com
Email: info@donbugito.com or monica@donbugito.com
Phone: (415) 370-8292
Facebook: Visit our Facebook page here
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/donbugitosf
Catering: Yes! Click here to learn more about the catering program of La Cocina.
Don Bugito, based in San Francisco and born at La Cocina, is a food company that … more
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… Peas of Mind
Owner: Jill
Website: www.peasofmind.com
Facebook: peas of mind
Twitter: @peasofmind
Email: jill@peasofmind.com
Phone: (415) 504-2556
About Peas of Mind: Peas of Mind is a healthy frozen food company for growing kids who got their start at La Cocina as our first program participant and our first … more
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Development and Events Associate: Azalea Perez Olivares
A recent east coast transplant, Azalea’s love affair with food was instilled in her from a very young age by her numerous and ever-expanding Mexican family. Early childhood memories include endless hours spent around the dinner table and spur of the moment weekend trips from her home in New York … more
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La Cocina Fact Sheet
LA COCINA- Fact Sheet
About La Cocina:
La Cocina is a groundbreaking business incubator designed to reduce the obstacles that often prevent low-income food entrepreneurs from creating successful and sustainable small businesses. By providing affordable, shared, commercial kitchen space, an array of industry-specific technical assistance and services, and access to … more
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Representatives Available for Interview
La Cocina Program Participants
Interviews can be coordinated with the following women entrepreneurs:
Business: Azalina’s
Owner: Azalina Eusope
Azalina was born in a tribal village in Malaysia — her parents grew spices including cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom in her backyard. She always loved cooking and ended up training as … more
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San Francisco Street Food Festival 2011 Fact Sheet
2011 SAN FRANCISCO STREET FOOD FESTIVAL
About the Festival:
La Cocina’s third annual San Francisco Street Food Festival brings micro-entrepreneurs, informal food vendors and renowned chefs together to celebrate and promote great street food, entrepreneurial spirit and the vibrant communities of San Francisco. It aims to create an open, public … more
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San Francisco Street Food Festival 2011 “All the best food in the Bay Area on one street”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Caleb Zigas 415-824-2729 x. 304
caleb@lacocinasf.org
La Cocina’s Hosts 2011 SAN FRANCISCO STREET FOOD FESTIVAL
“All the best food in the Bay Area on one street”
Micro, Local and National Chefs Combine for Annual Event Benefiting Non-Profit La Cocina
(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. … more
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Alicia’s Tamales Los Mayas
Owner: Alicia Villanueva
Website: http://www.aliciatamaleslosmayas.com
Email: aliciatamaleslosmayas@yahoo.com
Phone: (510) 684-9613
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Aliciastamaleslosmayas
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/aliciatamales
Where to Find Us: Justin Herman Plaza, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Catering: Yes! Click here to learn more about the catering program of La Cocina.
About Alicia’s: In August of 2010, Alicia … more
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May 16: Marketing Outsite the Box-Creative Ideas for Food Businesses
Want to create a buzz and get people talking about what you’re doing?
This workshop will walk you through new ideas with the testimony of two successful entrepreneurs who will inspire you! From their experience, you will be able to understand how to think out of the box and start … more
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… La Luna Cupcakes Recipe: Tiramisu Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 3 c. sifted cake flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 c. sugar
- 2/3 c. butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/4 c. milk
- 4 tsp inst espresso powder
- 1c. warm water
- 8 oz. mascarpone, softened
- 1c. whipping cream
- 3 Tbs powdered sugar
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2012 La Cocina Workshops
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Calling all La Cocina Fans! La Cocina @ the Ferry Building 7 days a week!
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Retail Manager: Angela McKee
Angela is the newest member of the La Cocina team and is in charge of the Ferry Building Kiosk, the La Cocina catering program, and gift basket distribution.
As a native Texan, Angela believes in a good pot of chili and doesn’t mind humidity (it gives her hair a little … more
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Cart Program Associate: Daniella Sawaya
Daniella’s love of food stems from early days spent helping her father and grandmother cook traditional Middle Eastern and Latin American cuisine, as well as impromptu eating contests at family parties. From an early age, these experiences instilled in her a passion for cooking, a willingness to try anything, and … more
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Marketing and Communication Coordinator: Margarita Rojas
Margarita provides technical assistance in the area of marketing to La Cocina’s program participants. She assists them in launching and growing their food businesses. Margarita is also responsible for La Cocina’s marketing and communications strategies with our website, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.
Margarita grew up in Medellin, Colombia. … more
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May 23: Plating, Garnishing, and Displaying Foods
Learn how to do your delicious creations justice through our Plating, Garnishing, and Displaying Foods class!
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