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Weirauch Farm & Creamery

Weirauch Farm & Creamery

‘It is such a pleasure to live so close to such stellar ingredients and artisan and farmstead products.’ This is something we hear ourselves say over and over again to media, clients, family and friends; living and working in Petaluma is something we are truly grateful…

Tomatoes in October

Tomatoes in October

As long as the night-time temperatures don’t dip too low and the autumn rains stay light, October is an excellent time for heirloom tomatoes. Local farmers still pick plenty of them throughout our Indian Summer and we stay busy in the kitchen jarring them whole and “putting up” sauce for the winter. We also continue to feature them on our menus in creative ways. The following are three of our favorite examples of the latter in 2014.

Grilled Flatbread with Chevre & Pickled Green Tomatoes
Grilled Flatbread with Chevre & Pickled Green Tomatoes
Cast Iron Charred Early Girl Tomatoes with Maldon Sea Salt
Cast Iron Charred Early Girl Tomatoes with Maldon Sea Salt
Heirloom Tomato Tower with Blue Cheese, Smoked Bacon & Sherry Vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato Tower with Blue Cheese, Smoked Bacon & Sherry Vinaigrette
Early Girl Tomato Time

Early Girl Tomato Time

We know that Summer is here when the early girl tomatoes are out in full force at the Farmer’s Market and we start brainstorming ideas for Summer menus. Here are some of our favorite dishes so far. Capellini with Early Girl Tomato Sauce, Opal Basil…