BarBersQ
You cannot imagine my pleasure in discovering BarBersQ restaurant! I miss really good Southern-style barbeque, and I absolutely love the food at BarBersQ! On my first visit, I tried the Vande Rose...
View ArticleEl Dorado Kitchen in Sonoma
I recently had lunch at El Dorado Kitchen. El Dorado Kitchen is located inside El Dorado Hotel on the plaza in Sonoma. This restaurant is casual but elegant, and the food is exquisitely prepared and...
View ArticleZuppa
I recently met my friend Norm for lunch at Zuppa Restaurant in San Francisco. I loved the atmosphere of this place from the time I opened the door. The rustic walls, the gorgeous windows, the wood...
View ArticleNapa Valley Wine Radio
Have you ever wanted to know more about wine and food topics such as: why wines have sulfites, what makes wines balanced, what does it take to plant a vineyard and get it into production, what is...
View ArticleLa Tur
I was offered a taste of this cheese when I walked up to the Whole Foods cheese counter in San Francisco last week. I really loved its smooth, silky texture and the slightly acidic flavor. I just...
View ArticleGarrotxa
This is a lovely goat’s milk cheese made in the gouda style. It is produced from pasteurized goat’s milk in the Pyrenees region of Spain (in Catalonia). It is surrounded by a natural mold rind....
View ArticleSaenkanter Aged Gouda
This cheese has a very complex, rich flavor. It comes from northern Holland and is made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It is aged for more than three years and has a rich, butterscotch flavor. You will...
View ArticleFiscalini Farms Bandaged Cheddar
This is a raw cow’s milk cheese that has been made in the tradition of an English cheddar. It comes from Fiscalini Farms in Modesto and has been aged for 30 months. It has a rich, sharp flavor. This...
View ArticleColston Basset Stilton
This is a Colston Basset Dairy pasteurized cow’s milk blue cheese. The Colston Basset Dairy, located in Nottinghamshire, England, was built specifically to make Stilton cheese. This cheese has been...
View ArticleQuick Breakfast Apples
I love the floral fragrance of warm apples. This is a very simple recipe that combines a little honey and cinnamon (if desired) with the apples. It is a great side dish for breakfast. Ingredients 2...
View ArticleHeirloom Tomato, White Corn and Basil Salad
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes (assorted sizes and colors) 2-3 ears white corn kernels (cut off the cob) A handful of fresh basil leaves 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon...
View ArticleProvencal Tomato Soup
Ingredients 6-8 lbs. ripe tomatoes ½ cup olive oil Sea salt Pepper 2 teaspoons sugar 1 head garlic 1 ½ cup crème fraiche You will also need: Large roasting pan Food processor Tasting spoons Large soup...
View ArticleFresh Tomato Tart with Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 tomatoes, cut into ½” thick slices and de-seeded (or use tomato confit) 2 roasted red peppers, peeled and...
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 ArticleRoasted Sweet Tomatoes with Basil
This dish works best with sweet, fresh tomatoes, such as sungolds or sweet 100’s. Ingredients 2 cups tiny sweet tomatoes, stems removed 1 small handful of fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish) 2 T...
View ArticleChilled Heirloom Tomato Soup
This soup gets its freshness from a hint of lemon verbena. Be sure to choose the sweetest tomatoes you can find. I like to serve this soup over a piece of poached salmon. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive...
View ArticleNew Year’s Day Good Luck Soup
I grew up in Southeast Georgia, and our tradition for good luck for the New Year was eating Hoppin’ John. To us, Hoppin’ John was a big pot of dried black-eyed peas cooked with hog jowl or ham shank....
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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
This is one of my favorite ways to bring out even more flavor in vine-ripened tomatoes. You can either peel the tomatoes first, or leave the skin on – it depends on how you would like to use them. We...
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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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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
This dish is great for nights when the weather is slightly cold or dreary. The leftovers can be used in sandwiches the next day – guaranteed to bring a smile! You can serve these meatballs as an entree...
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