Tag: autumn

Duck Rillettes

Duck Rillettes

With the holidays quickly approaching here is an idea for an easy hors d’oeuvre from us to you. Rillettes is simply potted meat. This can be made easily at home with the following recipe or purchased from a butcher/deli counter at an excellent market (any…

October Highlights

October Highlights

October is traditionally the craziest of the busy months for us at BLC. Not only are private client bookings at a high water mark due to Northern California’s Indian Summertime, our calendar is filled with gigs at wineries and concert venues. The fact that this…

Oven Dried Tomatoes

Oven Dried Tomatoes

This time of year we are putting lots of stuff in jars. One of the easiest things to do is oven dry tomatoes over night and then pack them in jars with sea salt, olive oil and herbs. This treatment will make the fruit last in the refrigerator for weeks. We pull them out as we see fit, let them come to room temperature and then serve them on salads, warmed with roasted meats or simply with bread and cheese. Below is a before and after shot of a tray of Early Girl tomatoes given the treatment in a low oven overnight.


Place the tomatoes cut side up drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh thyme.
 Once dried, these can be carefully placed in a jar, topped off with olive oil and placed in the fridge until ready for use.

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…