We recently took a few days to see what was happening with our neighbors in California. A shoestring budget got us deserted campsites, hikes, free museums, gardens, parks, a movie (about food), history lessons and a full force burger tour in LA. In between we…
We were extremely pleased to prepare hors d’oeuvre and dinner for a small group of wine aficionados in early March ’16 at Winner’s Circle at Vine Hill Ranch. The house and grounds are stunning and the views are a great example of what makes people…
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?
Here are two of our favorite bites right now. We are always coming up with fresh ideas for your next event but may we suggest you ask for these by name…
