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Shop the outside aisles, but don't fear the inside When you start to care about where your food comes from, you learn to shop the edges of the grocery store as opposed to the center aisles. Here's where you'll generally find the fresh produce, the butcher and seafood... Presented By: 2 peanut sauces power into Hall of Fame A while back, a reader suggested we look at Asian peanut sauces, of which there are many, many in the market. Some are rather liquidy, others coarse like a sambal, but the best ones simply hit all the right flavor notes... Super Bowl party recipes It doesn't matter if you are a Packers or a Steelers fan or if you don't your football from foosball, the Super Bowl is probably a game you'll watch — even if it's just for the commercials. Here are recipes to... Rainbow Grocery a key spot 'South of the Slot' For an overview of the 49 Square Mile project, where we pick one culinary attraction in each square mile of San Francisco, go to sfg.ly/oNdJeK . Now we're delving a little further into each neighborhood, one square mile... Focaccia basis for easy party food or light meals For versatile party fare - such as for Super Bowl or Oscar night - I turn to focaccia. Its pleasantly chewy texture is delicious on its own, yet sturdy enough to hold flavorful fillings or toppings. You'll find it quite... What's New: Herring Step aside, mackerel and sardines; there's a new oily fish in town - but only for a short while. Herring is making a comeback onto our plates after being overfished in the 1990s. It's always been popular in Scandinavia... What's New: Junami apples There's likely to be plenty of salty snacks around the house today for Super Bowl Sunday, but you might want to temper those with a crisp Junmai apple, in markets for a couple more weeks. A cross between Idared,... Weight loss is key in fighting type 2 diabetes Nutrition and public policy expert Marion Nestle answers readers' questions in this monthly column written exclusively for The Chronicle. E-mail your questions to food@sfchronicle.com , with "Marion Nestle" in the... New life for old favorite Original Joe's On opening night at the reborn Original Joe's, owner John Duggan surveyed the packed dining room, watching tuxedoed waiters scurry about the sea of shiny red booths to and from the bustling exhibition kitchen. It was a...