Meyer Lemon Pecan Brown Sugar Shortbread
Meyer lemons grow year-round in our garden in Sausalito. They seem to really thrive on the weather here. Meyer lemons are a cross between lemons and oranges and have a mild flavor that is sweeter...
View ArticleA Special Wine Event in April – Les Printemps de Chateauneuf-du-Pape
A very special event, Les Printemps de Chateauneuf-du-Pape, is coming up on April 10th & 11th in France. This event is being organized by the young winemakers in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape region....
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Truffle Getaway in Provence
We just recently returned from Provence where the focus of our Getaway was truffles! Black Perigord (tuber melanosporum) truffles, to be exact. We had a fun, energetic group and an active agenda for...
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Mid-Week Excursion at the Ritz in Lake Tahoe
My husband and I recently decided to do a spur-of-the-moment mid-week trip to Lake Tahoe. He had bought new ski gear and we decided to go up and spend a few relaxing days in the snow. On the way up,...
View ArticleCooking at Napa Style
Today I did a cooking demonstation at Napa Style‘s flagship store in Yountville, California. What a lovely, energetic and fun place to be! I have always been a fan of Michael Chiarello’s Napa Style,...
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Mizuna
This week I found mizuna at the Star Route Farms stand at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers market. Mizuna has tender dark green leaves and a pleasant peppery flavor. Mizuna is also referred to...
View ArticleBalsamic Strawberries with Cracked Pepper and Creme Fraiche
First of the season strawberries are in our local Bay Area farmers markets. Not only do they taste great, but they are so nutritional, as well – packed with Vitamin C, magnesium, Vitamin A, potassium...
View ArticleMorel Mushrooms
Morel mushrooms have arrived for the 2010 season! These are the mushrooms that resemble the tip of your finger and have a honeycomb texture to them. I found morels this week at Far West Fungi in...
View ArticleRestaurant Le Jardin du Quai in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France
Restaurant Le Jardin du Quai is located in the charming village of Isle-sur-la-Sorque in the Provence region of France. The entrance to the restaurant is through a lovely garden that is filled with...
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Askinosie Chocolate Auctions the First Single-Origin Liberian Chocolate Bar...
It is no secret that one of my favorite chocolate makers is Askinosie Chocolate, located in Springfield, Missouri. Not only is their chocolate incredibly delicious and complex, but the company is very...
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Miner’s Lettuce
I’ve found miner’s lettuce for the past couple of weeks at the Saturday morning San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Miner’s lettuce is a green edible annual plant from the purslane family that...
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Salad of Snap Peas, Bacon and Marcona Almonds with Meyer Lemon Dressing
This week I found the most flavorful snap peas at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers market. These peas are so delicious when just eaten as as snack, but I wanted to do something different with...
View ArticleEndive Spears with Camembert, Walnuts and Pomegranate Seeds
Ingredients 2 bunches endive spears (red or green) 1 round of Camembert or your favorite washed rind cheese 1/2 cup lightly toasted or candied walnuts 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 2 cups fresh mache or...
View ArticlePan-Roasted Alaskan Halibut
Ingredients4 medium fillets of fresh Alaskan halibut2 Meyer lemons, sliced paper thin1/3 cup grapeseed oil (enough to cover the bottom of the skillet)PaprikaSea salt and pepper You will also...
View ArticleSeared Dayboat Scallops with Fava Beans
Ingredients 24 scallops, blotted with paper towel Paprika Salt and pepper 3-4 T. olive or grapeseed oil About 40 unshelled fava bean pods 1½ cup water Fleur de sel (sea salt) Extra virgin olive oil for...
View ArticleSalad of Arugula, Roasted Pumpkin, Fresh Ricotta and Pecans
Ingredients Approx. 1 lb. arugula, washed and air-dried 2 small pumpkins 1/3 cup olive oil 1 cup fresh ricotta, strained 1 cup pecans, chopped ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup Vinaigre du Banyuls or your favorite...
View ArticleArugula and Fresh Tomato Side Salad
This is a simple salad but you will find yourself serving it often – with chicken, fish, sandwiches or maybe just by itself. Add some crostini with goat cheese for a nice treat! Ingredients 2-3 cups...
View ArticleFresh Pear, Prosciutto and Arugula Salad
Ingredients 2 cups arugula (organic, if possible), washed and dried 2 fresh pears, peeled, cored and sliced into 8 pieces each 1/3 lb. prosciutto or serrano ham, thinly sliced 2 T sweet onion, finely...
View ArticleChopped Apple and Broccoli Salad for One
This chopped apple And broccoli salad is a nice, simple treat. It is a good size for one person. Ingredients One apple, washed, cored and chopped (I love tart apples from the farmers market) 1/2 cup...
View ArticleSalad of Mache, Beets, Oranges and Walnuts in Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients6-8 medium beets, washed and tops removed1 ½ T lemon juice or nice vinegar (such as Vinaigre de Banyuls4 T walnut oilSea salt to taste6 cups mache3 medium sized oranges, peeled and sliced...
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