Chanterelle mushrooms are an excellent by-product of mid summer mountain rain Coastal lettuces from Bolinas, Ca Lemon Cucumbers abound Plums of course… Fresh goat cheese from Tomales Bay Flowers Flowers Nectarines Flowering coriander Squash blossoms Melons by the truck load early pomegranates Shelling beans Blood…
These delicacies, born from the most unusual of ingredients are truly greater than the sum of their parts. Sometimes referred to as ‘compost’ cookies, our version (one that has been tweaked, remodeled and perfected over years of trials) holds nothing back in regards to their…
Want to cook like a pro? Shop where the pros shop. The local farmers market. Here is a look at what’s going into our menus at the moment…
Tomatoes,tomatoes
And more tomatoes! All from Full Belly Farms in the Capay Valley.
Also from Full Belly Farms: Santa Rosa Plums.
Pluots that we use to make compotes, chutneys and salsas to serve along side grilled pork chops, roasted chickens and fancy burgers; or, just simply sliced along side an assortment of local cheeses.
Things that happen at the market #324: impromptu watermelon tasting on the bumper of a farmers truck.
Of course there is Bok Choy from Marin Roots Farms just off D street, South of Petaluma.
As well as other exotic greens…
Including broccolis
And sprouts like Agretti
And Red Mustard
The most astonishing thing lately? Local apples like these Gravensteins from Sonoma county. Its still July….right?
We were honored this year to be asked by Hartford Family Winery to provide a bite to pair with their fine 2011 Hartford Court MacLean’s Block Pinot Noir. Behold our offering: Pug’s Leap Tomme Arancini with Maitake Mushroom Ragu and Mixed Herb Salad
