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Happy Thanksgiving from BLC

Happy Thanksgiving from BLC

Here at BLC, we are thankful to have had a really positive year for our business. This is thanks to our customers, our suppliers and our staff. We love running a small business, where quality and integrity are the core values we live by. We…

Seaton Pick Up Party

Seaton Pick Up Party

It is always a pleasure to cook for Buzz and Sally Seaton and their wonderful family at their house off West Dry Creek Road. The merlot, zins, and red blend they were releasing were as tasty as ever, with a 2014 Harvest Fair ‘Best of Class’ in the bunch. This year we tried to put a new and interesting spin on the hors d’oeuvre we served using classic holiday ingredients.
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One of the most beautiful kitchen views around. Looking northwesterly up Dry Creek Valley.
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Turkey and Pinquito Bean Chili with Bellwether Creme Fraiche and Fried Herbs
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American Prosciutto and Salami Filled Buttermilk Biscuits with Huckleberry Mostarda and Curly Cress
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Butter Lettuce Cups with Rare Black Pepper Beef, Horseradish Cream and Fried Shallots
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Ginger Spiked Kuri Squash Soup with Dry Jack Bread Crumbs and Chives
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BBQ Shrimp Taco with Scarlet Radish, Daikon Radish Sprouts and Cotija Cheese

Fungus Amongus

Fungus Amongus

We have been blessed with a beautiful Autumn this year on California’s north coast. This means perfect conditions for two of my favorite culinary delicacies. The mostly calm waters and warm afternoons make for excellent abalone diving (I’ll write about this in a blog to…

Quivira Winery Farm to Table Dinner

Quivira Winery Farm to Table Dinner

Quivira Vineyards & Winery is one of our favorite properties to work with – not only are the wines beautifully balanced and food-friendly but the Estate is home to a spectacular bio-dynamic garden. We work closely with Jim Barausky, the Farm Manager, to understand what…