Tag: produce

When Life Gives You Meyer Lemons….

When Life Gives You Meyer Lemons….

……Rejoice! The Meyer lemon was introduced to the US from China in 1908. It is named after the agricultural explorer that gathered a clipping of what is thought to be a cross between a regular lemon and an orange tree. How are they different from…

A Warm Winter Tartine

A Warm Winter Tartine

Just because we take some time off the ‘kitchen’ clock in the winter, doesn’t mean we still don’t want tasty snacks at home. And…, it really doesn’t get any easier, or more satisfying than this. Follow along, thank us after. Start with a good loaf…

ALMORADUZ – Cocina de Autor

ALMORADUZ – Cocina de Autor

We are fortunate to be in a business that we love and still feel passionate about after all these years. For the millions of people who follow us here, you know we never stop exploring our craft and taking notes to become better cooks. Our annual trip south of the border during the Thanksgiving holiday was no exception. Seeking modern twists on ancient cooking, we spent an evening of discovery at this tiny gem along the Rinconada in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Below is what we found…

The Tasting Menu for two.

Plus a salad from the entree menu that we just couldn’t resist. Everything being exceptional, this turned out to be the favorite of the night.

And, like we are apt to do often when mixing business and pleasure; we drank our desserts.

 

Wedding Album – A West County Garden in June

Wedding Album – A West County Garden in June

Here at BLC, we feel lucky to have the opportunity to cook for clients on their wedding day.  The enthusiasm & excitement of the wedding planning process is infectious & it inspires us to create menus that are as unique & multi-faceted as the couples…