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...
View ArticleMid-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,...
View ArticleMizuna
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...
View ArticleAskinosie 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...
View ArticleMiner’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...
View ArticleSalad 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 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...
View ArticleSpread of Roasted Red Peppers, Walnuts and Pomegranates
Ingredients For the pomegranate syrup: 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 1/4 cup sugar For the spread: 2 cups roasted red peppers, chopped 2 cups lightly toasted walnuts, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 T...
View ArticlePersimmon Pudding with Hard Sauce
English-style puddings remind me of luscious fruit cakes – only much more moist. This one is made with one of my favorite fruits, the hachiya persimmon. There are so many persimmons in our farmers...
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