Vinegars
I have been asked several times lately for recommendations on vinegars I have a few favorites to share with you. Round Pond in Napa Valley makes a couple of nice vinegars – a sangiovese-nebbiolo blend...
View ArticleStoneground Grits
Good Southern cooks know that proper grits take at least 20 minutes to cook! My favorite grits are Speckled Heart stoneground grits. I order them from Callaway Gardens’ online store. Anson Mills also...
View ArticleBacchus and Venus Wine Shop
Bacchus & Venus 769 Bridgeway Sausalito, CA 94965 415-331-2001 www.bacchusandvenus.com This wine shop is one of my favorite stops because the owner, Marcy Roth, and her staff are so knowledgeable....
View ArticleSan Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
We buy at least 90% of our produce for the week in our local Bay Area farmers markets. The San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers market is our overall favorite in the Bay Area. The setting is spectacular,...
View ArticleBouchon Bakery
Bouchon Bakery 6540 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-1565 What a fabulous place – the baked goods are beautiful, fragrant and delicious! Their breads are exquisite, too – I normally get...
View ArticleBistro Jeanty
Bistro Jeanty 6510 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-0103 www.bistrojeanty.com The pork belly and lentils at Bistro Jeanty are to die for! The other menu item that is a must is their...
View ArticleBistro Don Giovanni
Bistro Don Giovanni 4110 Howard Lane (just off Highway 29) Napa, CA 707-224-3300 www.bistrodongiovanni.com Bistro Don Giovanni is one of my all-time favorites. I have only had great experience there,...
View ArticleHurley’s Restaurant
Hurley’s Restaurant 6518 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-2345 www.hurleysrestaurant.com I truly enjoy Hurley’s wild game week. It only happens once a year (in November, I believe) and is...
View ArticleThe French Laundry
The French Laundry 6640 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-2380 www.frenchlaundry.com I have been to The French Laundry a few times now. The food is exquisite and the service is very good....
View ArticleEmporio Rulli
Emporio Rulli 464 Magnolia Street Larkspur, CA 94939 1-888-88-RULLI www.rulli.com One of my all-time favorite bakery/coffee shops is Emporio Rulli in Larkspur. Their pastries, gelatos, sandwiches and...
View ArticleCyrus Restaurant
Cyrus Restaurant 29 North Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-433-3311 www.cyrusrestaurant.com We heard many great things about Cyrus before we went, and we were not disappointed. From the cucumber soup to...
View ArticleRestaurant Gary Danko
Restaurant Gary Danko 800 Northpoint St. at Hyde San Francisco, CA 415-749-2060 www.garydanko.com Gary Danko is perhaps my favorite restaurant in the city for a special occasion meal. The menu is very...
View ArticleLentil Soup
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil ½ cup chopped red onion 1 cup lean ham or chicken apple sausage, chopped up (optional) 2 large carrots, chopped 1 cup crimini mushrooms, chopped ½ cup dried porcini...
View ArticleCaramelized Root Vegetables
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 10 sprigs English thyme 4 cups assorted root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips and turnips, cut into 1/2″ pieces 1 T. balsamic vinegar Sea salt to taste You will also...
View ArticleOven Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients 4 cups assorted seasonal vegetables, cut into 3/4″ pieces 4 Tablespoons olive oil (may need more, as certain vegetables tend to soak up the oil) Sea salt to taste You will also need: Large...
View ArticleLentils with Port-Glazed Shallots
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 2 small shallots, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 cups dried lentils, rinsed and drained 2 clove garlic, chopped 6 cups vegetable stock 3 cups ruby Port...
View ArticleTurkey Stock
I love having Thanksgiving leftovers. I never throw away the turkey carcass – it makes great stock for my Turkey Soup with Brown Rice and Swiss Chard and my Risotto with Turkey, Mushrooms and Roasted...
View ArticleLamb Shanks with Root Vegetables
Ingredients 6 lamb shanks, split in half cross-wise Olive oil Fresh herbs – parsley, thyme, tarragon, etc., chopped Coarse sea salt Freshly ground pepper 1 cup white or red wine 1 large sweet onion,...
View ArticleBeef Bourguignon
Ingredients 4 oz. (250g) thick bacon, cut into strips 4 lbs (2kg) stewing beef, cut in 2-inch cubes 2 onions, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 3 T flour 1 bottle Burgundy wine (Pinot Noir can be substituted,...
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Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables with Fennel Flowers
Fennel flowers have a very pleasant spicy, licorice flavor. I harvested some from my garden to use with a pork tenderloin roast and vegetables. The flowers make a gorgeous garnish to serve with the...
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