2005 Summers Charbono
My friend, Marcy Roth, who owns Bacchus and Venus wine shop in Sausalito, introduced me to many of my favorite wines. She has an exceptional palate for wines, and excels in finding great tasting wines...
View ArticleCheese Plate
These are some of my favorite cheeses for a cheese plate: Pierre-Robert – a cow’s milk triple-cream cheese from the Champagne region of France. Has added creme fraiche for even more creaminess and...
View ArticleOlive-Almond Pate
Ingredients ¾ cup cured ripe olives, pitted ½ cup cream cheese (I like Marin Cheese Company’s fresh cream cheese) ½ cup roasted almonds 2 roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped ½ cup...
View ArticleCarrot Soup with Lemon Thyme and Crème Fraiche
Ingredients ¼ cup chopped shallots 2 T. olive oil 12 sprigs lemon thyme 4 cups peeled and chopped carrots 4 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup crème fraiche for garnish You will also...
View ArticleChilled Cucumber and Dill Soup
Ingredients 5 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1 ½ cups plain yogurt ¼ cup sour cream Sea salt and pepper 3 T chopped fresh dill Fresh lemon juice, to taste Cucumber slices, dill sprigs, for...
View ArticleFava Beans with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Orange Zest and Round Pond Blood...
Note: I am not a fan of infused olive oils. However, Round Pond adds the rind of of the blood oranges to the olives during the process of making the olive oil. Therefore, the blood orange flavor...
View ArticleSalad of Fresh Greens, Pears, Candied Pistachio Nuts and Honey-Vinaigrette...
Note: A wonderful accompaniment to this salad is Goosecross Cellars’ Napa Valley Viognier. Their latest release is available now at: www.goosecross.com. You will love this pairing! Ingredients Fresh...
View ArticleBacon, Lettuce and Tomato Salad Crostini
Ingredients 8-10 small, ripe tomatoes 1 c. trimmed, cubed, smoked bacon, pancetta or proscuitto 6 c. seasonal mixed greens, washed and spun dry 1 T. mayonnaise 6 thin slices whole wheat walnut bread...
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Sweet Potato Crisp – Southern-Style
This is my most-requested recipe for the holidays. My family has been making this dish for many years, and we never get tired of it. It is typically served as a side dish but can also be enjoyed as a...
View ArticleBreakfast Potatoes
Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup onion, chopped ½ cup mushrooms, sliced (any kind will work fine in this dish) 1 roasted red pepper, chopped 8 medium Yukon Gold or yellow finn potatoes, peeled and...
View ArticleQuick Breakfast Preserves
Note: These breakfast preserves are best when made with fruit that has gotten a little too ripe to eat plain. It is a great use for that fruit you were just about to throw out. Serve it with...
View ArticleFruit Galettes
Ingredients For the crust (makes 3): 2 ½ cups all-purpose (plain) flour 1 teaspoon fine-grained sea salt 1 Tablespoon sugar 2 sticks (1/2 pound) butter, cut into eight pieces About 1/3 cup cold water...
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Blackberry Jam
Blackberries are in season now and are available locally in our Northern California farmers markets. Making jam is a great way to preserve blackberries so that you can enjoy them all year long. I...
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Boysenberry Cobbler
Baking a cobbler is a perfect way to showcase seasonal fruits. I found sweet, juicy boysenberries at the market this morning and could hardly wait to get home to use them. Although I chose...
View ArticleSummer Fruit and Almond Tart
It is the perfect time of year to make this easy and delicious summer tart. You can use any kind of ripe fruit. Mix the fruits or choose just one. I used yellow nectarines, blueberries and...
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