Southern-Style Buttermilk Cornbread
I grew up on Southern-style buttermilk cornbread. This cornbread is made with white corn meal and is savory, not sweet. We used it also in our Southern-style cornbread dressing. Ingredients 3 T....
View ArticleQueso Patacabra
This is a marvelous aged pasteurized goat’s milk cheese from Spain. It has a smooth flavor and a soft texture. It has mellow acidity, a nice saltiness and a bit of sweetness. It sells for $19/pound and...
View ArticleMontgomery’s Cheddar
I was recently looking for a BIG cheddar to go with a BIG wine, and I discovered this treat from England. It is a raw cow’s milk cheddar from Montgomery’s Farm in south Somerset. It is made in the...
View Article2004 Sinskey Vineyards Abraxas
This is one of my new favorite wines. I love its versatility. It goes well with a number of great cheeses and other foods. The wine is dry, creamy and rich. It is balanced and complex. It is made with...
View Article2004 Laird Chardonnay
This chardonnay is made with grapes grown in the Carneros district of Northern California. The resulting wine has aromas of citrys and vanilla. It has a silky smooth palette and a nice balance of oak,...
View Article2006 Lucia Vineyards Lucy
If you think all rose wines are the same, think again! This wine has aromas of strawberries, watermelon and rose petals. It is light and refreshing with a bright acidity. It is made from Pinot Noir...
View Article2004 David Noyes Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir
This wine came in third out of 277 Pinot Noirs entered into the 2007 Pinot Shootout. It is from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. This Pinot has generous aromas of ripe fruit and toast. Over...
View Article2004 Venge Oakville Merlot
I really like this wine! It is big and bold in flavor. I love it now and I know that it will get even better with aging. It comes to us from Nils Venge, who was the first American winemaker to score...
View ArticleMarshall’s Farm Honey
Did you know that there is a fantastic artisan honey producer in Napa Valley? I recently met Spencer and Helene Marshall of Marshall’s Farm. I had seen their display of honey at the San Francisco...
View ArticleSilverado Vineyards 2005 Vineburg Chardonnay and 2003 Napa Valley Cabernet
I am often asked my favorite wines for pairing with food. Certainly among my favorites are the 2005 Silverado Vineyards Vineburg Chardonnay and the 2003 Silverado Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet...
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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