SFGovTV's QuickBites

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SFGovTV’s QuickBites Episode 11: The Cooking Project

QuickBites showcases The Cooking Project... teaching kids how to cook and feed themselves delicious & nutritious food on a budget.

The Cooking Project is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to teaching kids and young adults fundamental cooking skills. Their community of chefs, writers, home cooks, farmers and growers teach how to connect with food through a variety of programs on everything from unusual ingredients to how to cook simple, tasty dishes at home.

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La Cocina is a non-profit food business incubator program in the Mission district of SF. They are dedicated to cultivating low income food entrepreneurs as they formalize and grow their businesses by providing affordable commercial kitchen space, industry-specific technical assistance and access to market opportunities.

QuickBites takes a look at 3 women entrepreneurs at different stages of the program to see how La Cocina has helped them gain financial security & business self sufficiency by doing what they love to do.

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QuickRecipe

Chida Kettle Corn

Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. La Chida Habanero Oil 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt

Directions 1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. 2. Once hot, add La Chida Habanero Oil 3. Immediately stir in the sugar and popcorn. 4. Cover and shake the pot constantly so the sugar doesn't burn. 5. Once the popping has slowed to once every 3 seconds remove the pot from heat and shake for a few more minutes until the popping stops. 6. Pour into a large bowl, sprinkle salt on top and stir slowly to break up large clumps. 7. Enjoy your Chidalicious kettle corn with good company or your favorite movie.

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SFGovTV's QuickBites: The Mission Burrito

Burritos have become San Francisco's comfort food. Born in the district from which it hails, the Mission-style burrito is as unique as it is filling. Take a look at what makes this foil-wrapped gut-buster so special.

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SFGovTV's MiniBites: SF Street Food Festival

La Cocina's 2014 San Francisco Street Food Festival was voted by CNN as one of the world's best festivals! Check out the 6th year of this popular festival that showcases over 80 of SF's & the Bay Area's best vendors and draws over 80,000 hungry peeps.

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SFGovTV's QuickBites Episode 9: SFO Eateries

SFO serves over 40,000,000 travelers a year and a lot of them are hungry! With over 69 local eateries to choose from at SFO, you can get a taste of San Francisco right at the airport. Join us as we discover San Francisco International Airport's award winning concession program.

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SFGovTV's MiniBites: Becoming a Vendor at SFO Find out how local businesses become vendors with San Francisco International Airport's award winning concession program.

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SFGovTV's MiniBites: SFO Foodie Tour

Join Halili as she gets behind the scenes with some of the vendors at SFO.

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SFGovTV’s QuickBites Episode 8: Food for Thought

They're raising awareness, raising money, & raising forks for a good cause! This episode of QuickBites explores the use of food as a vehicle for fundraising, highlighting the San Francisco non-profit Mission Graduates' annual event Food for Thought.

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SFGovTV’s QuickBites Episode 7: Urban Gardens

Urban agriculture/gardening is becoming increasingly popular in San Francisco. We look at 3 programs that are contributing to the uniqueness and success of this thriving community.

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SFGovTV’s QuickBites Episode 6: Craft Coffee

QB takes a look at two San Franciscans whose love for coffee and their craft can be tasted in every sip.

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SFGovTV’s QuickBites Episode 5: Anthony's Cookies

Halili loves cookies! Join her on her delicious quest as she discovers Anthony's Cookies in the heart of San Francisco's Mission District.

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Production stills from QuickBites: Anthony's Cookies episode

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Cookie beauty shots

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More behind the scenes production stills

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SFGovTV’s QuickBites Episode 4: Armenian Food Festival

Baklava, grape leaves & kebabs....oh my! Join Nona as she explores the 55th Annual San Francisco Armenian Food Festival and take in the visual feast!

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QuickRecipe: Dolma

Ingredients:

Grape Leaves (fresh or jarred)

Ground Meat: Either chicken, turkey, OR beef

¼ cup of rice

1 diced onion

1 bunch fresh parsley (chopped)

1 bunch fresh dill (chopped)

1 egg

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Rinse grape leaves in cold water and snip off small stem/bud. Set aside

Combine ground meat,rice, onion, herbs, egg, and salt & pepper. Mix with hands. Dab one large teaspoon of mixture in the center of each grape leaf.

Roll grape leaves- push corners in, then roll from bottom up. Lightly drizzle olive oil on the bottom of a deep pot. Stack dolmas tightly in the pot. Fill with 1 cup of water. Cover and let cook for one hour. (Optional- for added flavor, place a few pieces of cubed apple in the pot)

Enjoy warm with cool yogurt/ tzaziki sauce or sour cream.