The East Bay pt. 1

Old Oakland
A historic district in Downtown Oakland with elegant, brick, Victorian hotels, lamp lit streets, fine dining restaurants, and everything from art galleries to vintage bike shops.








Alameda Antiques Faire
The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is the largest antiques show in Northern California. Held on the 1st Sunday of every month.  All items are 20 years old or older.  The ultimate place to shop for vintage and antique home decorations, clothing, furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books & collectibles. It is truly a feast for the senses, an all day event with food trucks to boot!  
If you have never been to Alameda, it is an island between Oakland and San Francisco that reminds us of downtown Lodi, Ca.  Ten minutes from Oakland, just drive through the tube.


Come and join us for a visit to the East bay!


Until then,
Frankie Mae 

Grilled Pork Loin- Inspired by B Restaurant in Old Oakland

Pork Loin

• Marinated in green chile, cumin, and lime juice
• Grill the whole loin 12 mins. on each side
• Rest for at least 5 mins. before slicing

Mashed Potatoes

• Boil potatoes until tender
• Mash with butter, milk, cumin and garlic salt

Greens

• Sautee garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil 2mins.
• Add mustard/collard/turnip greens to sautee pan and cook until tender
• Add artichoke hearts and warm through

The inspiration for this dish comes from B Restaurant and Bar in Old Oakland where they serve a bone-in pork chop  sweet potato puree, kale, brussels sprouts, pear demi-glace.  http://www.boakland.com/

It was absolutely divine and the truffle fries are a total game changer. I put my own spin on it with Latin flavors.

Enjoy,

Frankie Mae