Dec. 12, 2006 — La Cocina bustles with activity. Pots clang. Water gushes from spouts around the industrial kitchen. At four large workstations, cooks chop, mix, bake, and sauté various food items. It’s a feast for the senses: The smell of freshly chopped green onions permeates the air in one … more
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March 15, 2006 — What do dairy-free truffles, good-for-you juices, natural jams and Mexican food all have in common? They were all created at La Cocina, an “incubator kitchen” in the Mission District. The nonprofit organization helps local low-income men and women start their own food-related businesses by providing commercial … more
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Sept. 7-13, 2005 — It’s a Monday afternoon in the Mission District, and the modern, gleaming commercial kitchen La Cocina is bustling with women. A small, multicultural group, they cheerfully swap stories and encouragement, though each remains intently focused on her own work. Read more… more
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How Pie Will Change the World
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