Excitedly I am here to announce my very first article in print is out now, ready to pick up and read! Complete with two recipes to try! Many of you have commented on it already and I appreciate all that you've said.
I feel honored to be in an issue alongside so many other great writers and subjects. My favourite article is a fascinating one on abattoirs, and our lack of them in Northern California, by the editor Bruce Cole of Saute Wednesday fame. Pim writes a funny piece called "When Bad Things Happen to Good Ingredients," Kim O'Neill, a brief boss of mine, highlights local food finds, Andy Griffith, one helluva farmer growing many a delicious veg and fruit reports on the humorous and extremely frustrating trials and tribulations of milking a goat and many other talented people put informative words to paper.
Locally you can find this issue at The Saturday Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market at the CUESA Information Booths and Mariquita, Cowgirl Creamery, Greens restaurant, Rainbow Grocery, and Poulet.
If you don't live nearby it is very easy to subscribe. Specify that you want to start with the Spring 2006 issue, and three others will follow. If I have any hair left to pull out after the Rhubarb article, I will be meeting a deadline soon for the summer issue as well.
Not convinced you want to trek to find this local mag? Here's a teaser ~
"When was the last time you cozied up to rhubarb? Rejoiced in rhubarb's inherent crunchy sour bright red traits?
Rhubarb is a vegetable caught in something like San Francisco's current gender dysphoria theme. Born a stalk, rhubarb passes as a fruit and few question its access into the world of seeded produce."
I am glad I do not have to go into the city to get the magazine. Perhaps tomorrow I will take a break from writing my final paper and walk over to Poulet for some dessert and great reading.
Posted by: Sergio | 18 May 2006 at 06:39 AM
Shuna,
Congratulations on your paper debut! I'm glad to hear you'll be a regular guest at ESF; I picked up my copy yesterday.
Posted by: Derrick Schneider | 18 May 2006 at 10:36 AM
Actually, it occurs to me...
Don't you live in the East Bay now? Shouldn't you be writing for _that_ Edible? (Shhh, don't tell Bruce.)
Posted by: Derrick Schneider | 18 May 2006 at 10:38 AM
In spite of all the wonders of technology (ie, the internet) nothing beats holding in your hands the words you have written.
Congratulations, Shuna! May this be the first of many pages in print.
Posted by: Kudzu | 18 May 2006 at 10:59 AM
Congratulations, I look forward to many more articles, insights and your unique perspective which has brought me a love of chocolate, rhubarb, chard (ok all green things)and many other delights I would otherwise have never known...
Posted by: holly landry | 18 May 2006 at 11:59 AM
Go, Shuna!
Posted by: Ivonne | 18 May 2006 at 01:30 PM
Yeah, I have to say that's an exceptional issue & publication. Congrats on the fine company!
When was Kim yer boss? I ain't seen her since she started doing a lot of writing.
Biggles
Posted by: Dr. Biggles | 18 May 2006 at 01:50 PM
Shuna,
I am so surprised I have not found your blog sooner! Congrats on your article - I will be sure to pick it up, and I will be eagerly scouring the rest of your site for baking tips!
Posted by: Anita | 18 May 2006 at 04:10 PM
Congratulations, Shuna -- I'm looking forward to reading this as soon as I can get hold of it. You and rhubarb are clearly an unbeatable combination.
Posted by: Julie | 18 May 2006 at 05:22 PM
congratulations! i wish i could find a copy here (in florence)!
Posted by: kishko | 19 May 2006 at 10:13 AM
and i wish i could find some rhubarb. I have been seaching at the farmers market for weeks and not a peep of it so far.
Posted by: sam | 19 May 2006 at 07:15 PM
Sam,
my own experience with rhubarb is that it rarely if ever shows up at the farmer's markets. Very few local farmers grow it. I found mine at Berkeley Bowl and Monterey Market in the East Bay which leads me to think you could find it at Rainbow and Whole Foods in SF.
Also there are some produce companies, like Greenleaf, which will allow "retail" sales if you pick it up and pay in cash.
Let us know what you come up with!
Biggles-- I worked for Kim briefly at Stonehouse Olive Oil.
Derrick-- I am writing for the Edible magazine that asked me. Maybe you could put in a good word for me over there at the East Bay Edible...
Sergio-- yes, thank you for picking up your copy at Poulet! Nice to see you again!
Posted by: shuna fish lydon | 20 May 2006 at 02:05 AM
Congrats Shuna!
Posted by: Amy | 20 May 2006 at 02:19 AM
Congratulations, Shuna! I think I'm going to subscribe it :)
Posted by: keiko | 20 May 2006 at 08:26 AM
How exciting! Congratulations, Shuna!
Posted by: Tania | 20 May 2006 at 10:33 AM
Congratulations Miss Fish! You are so cool and hot all at the same time! Rhubarb Rhubarb Rhubarb!
With love from your London Fan Club.
Posted by: Wendy | 21 May 2006 at 01:55 PM
Hi Shuna - I read this over the w/end. I'm such a fan of your crisp writing style - congratulations!
Posted by: rachel | 24 May 2006 at 11:05 AM
your writing is so sensual, so incredible...we are so lucky to have you to inspire us...you make us best friends with food, make us want to have sleepovers and pillow fights with the ingredients you write about...
i think you are phenomenal and i am so excited! i cannot wait for my subscription! AND more from you!
Posted by: Melvis | 29 May 2006 at 04:14 PM
Congrats!!!
This is very good issue of Edible San Francisco to be in with several good pieces and great, sustainable, theme
Posted by: Kevin | 23 May 2008 at 01:16 PM