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Straus Home Ranch Wedding

Straus Home Ranch Wedding

We love what we do. And we love when we get to do what we do with couples for their wedding day. We like to take what can be a stressful planning process & make it enjoyable & manageable. We like to help with all…

Carrot & Meyer Lemon Bisque, Togarashi Cream, Crispy Kale

Carrot & Meyer Lemon Bisque, Togarashi Cream, Crispy Kale

We have been asked more than a few times for a description of how we make this bisque at events over the last few months. I appreciate everyone being so patient while we waited for our badly needed website update and worked a particularly busy…

When Life Gives You Meyer Lemons….

When Life Gives You Meyer Lemons….

……Rejoice! The Meyer lemon was introduced to the US from China in 1908. It is named after the agricultural explorer that gathered a clipping of what is thought to be a cross between a regular lemon and an orange tree. How are they different from…

ALMORADUZ – Cocina de Autor

ALMORADUZ – Cocina de Autor

We are fortunate to be in a business that we love and still feel passionate about after all these years. For the millions of people who follow us here, you know we never stop exploring our craft and taking notes to become better cooks. Our…

The Williams Selyem Harvest Party 2017

The Williams Selyem Harvest Party 2017

What an honor it was to be asked to cook a festive supper for the men and women who make this incredible winery tick. After such a devastating October in wine country it was an extra special afternoon as everyone shared good cheer and soaked…