Cortez
My husband and I recently met a friend for dinner at Cortez Restaurant in San Francisco. It was the third time there for me and I have enjoyed their food on all occasions. They have small plates so you...
View ArticleGo Fish
My friend Lara and I recently tried Go Fish in the town of St. Helena in the Napa Valley. It is a new restaurant from Cindy Pawlcyn (who also owns Mustards in Yountville and Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen...
View ArticleChez Bruno
On my last trip to Provence, I had the great pleasure of dining at Chez Bruno in Lorgues. This amazing restaurant features some of the finest treasures of Provence – truffles. There is a set menu for...
View ArticlePress
My friend, Stephanie, and I recently tried Press in St. Helena. Press is co-owned by Leslie Rudd, who also owns Dean & Deluca and Rudd Vineyards. I was expecting the restaurant to be a little...
View ArticleAme Restaurant
I have twice recently had the opportunity to eat at Ame Restaurant in San Francisco. The food is just excellent and so is the atmosphere! The restaurant is in the St. Regis Hotel and is owned by Hiro...
View ArticleAd Hoc Restaurant
My husband and I were treated to dinner at Ad Hoc Restaurant in Napa Valley by our friends, Dennis and Lara. Ad Hoc is the newest creation of Chef Thomas Keller of French Laundry fame. However, with Ad...
View ArticleBong Su
I recently met my friend Norm for lunch at Bong Su restaurant in San Francisco. I had heard quite a lot of good things about the food before I went, and I was not disappointed. From the time I walked...
View ArticleNespresso
One of the purchases that I am really enjoying is my Nespresso machine. I was quite skeptical at first of espresso from this type of process (I have always said to grind your own beans and make coffee...
View ArticleCoffee Classes
If you are in the coffee business, have a keen interest in coffee or are thinking of opening a coffee roastery, check out the unique coffee courses offered by expert, Willem Boot. Willem started...
View ArticleMt. Tam by Cowgirl Creamery
Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam is a triple cream cheese from Cowgirl Creamery in Pt. Reyes, California. It is made from pasteurized organic cow’s milk. This award-winning cheese is smooth and creamy with...
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 ArticleFig, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola and Arugula Pizza
Ingredients 8 ripe black mission figs, quartered if large or halved if small ¼ lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces. ¼ lb. gorgonzola cheese (experiment – try Gorgonzola Dolce,...
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 ArticleArugula Pesto
This recipe is fantastic for a quick appetizer with bread or for a sauce with pasta. You can substitute a number of herbs and greens for the arugula with great results. Ingredients 2 handsful of...
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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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