Coffee 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 ArticleFiscalini’s San Joaquin Gold
San Joaquin Gold is an original cow’s milk cheese that is produced in California’s San Joaquin Valley by Fiscalini Farms. This cheese is mildly sweet and mellow, with hints of toasted nuts and browned...
View ArticleHumboldt Fog by Cypress Grove
Humboldt Fog is a goat’s milk cheese made by Cypress Grove in Humboldt County, California. It has a central layer and outer covering of ash. It ripens with a soft, white interior. When cut, it is...
View ArticleBellwether Farms’ San Andreas
San Andreas is an award-winning sheep’s milk cheese produced in Sonoma County, California, by Bellwether Farms. Bellwether Farms was founded in 1986 by Cindy Callahan, a former nurse. This is still a...
View ArticleOriginal Blue by Pt. Reyes
The Giacomini family of Pt. Reyes, California, make their Original Blue from the milk of the cows that graze on their own farm. The Original Blue is aged for a minimum of six months. The result is a...
View ArticleCowgirl Creamery’s Red Hawk
Red Hawk is a cow’s milk cheese from Cowgirl Creamery in Point Reyes, California. It is a triple-cream, washed-rind, fully-flavored cheese made from organic cow’s milk from the Straus Family dairy....
View ArticlePiave Vecchio
Piave Vecchio is a cow’s milk cheese from Veneto, Italy. This is probably my favorite cheese for its flavor and versatility. It was created in 1960 by expert dairy master-producers at Lattebusche....
View ArticleCone de Port Aubry
This goat’s milk cheese is from Herve Mons, one of France’s most talented cheese affineurs. The cheese has a unique cone shape. The first mold Mons used was said to be his wife’s brassiere, spotted...
View ArticleMorbier
Morbier is a mild cow’s milk cheese from France (made from raw milk). The first wheels of Morbier ever produced were made from curds leftover from the production of Comte cheese. The cheesemaker...
View ArticleRoaring 40’s Blue Cheese
This is one of my favorite blue cheeses. I truly love its salty flavor. Roaring 40’s is made from cow’s milk by King Island Dairy in Tasmania. It is a full-flavored blue cheese with a sweet, salty,...
View ArticleWindsor Blue
This award-winning blue is a cow’s milk cheese from the limestone country of New Zealand. It is named after the township of Windsor, in North Otago’s downlands. This creamy blue has a fantastic rich...
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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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Fig Chutney
A friend just delivered a surplus of figs – perfect for making fig chutney! This chutney is a delicious compliment to slow-roasted pork and duck confit. It really adds zip to hamburgers, as well. I...
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Roasted Artichokes with Roasted Meyer Lemons
Artichokes and Meyer lemons are a great pairing. And I love them both roasted. I first had a similar dish at Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen in St. Helena, California. I went home, picked some Meyer...
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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...
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Spring Onion, Roasted Pepper, Mushroom and Corn Galette
A galette (rustic tart) is so easy to make and is sure to become one of your “go to” dishes. I make both sweet and savory galettes (such as this Nectarine Galette), depending upon the season and the...
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Rosemary-Scented Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes, Spring Onions and...
This is a meal in a baking dish. It is very easy to prepare and really delicious. The sweet and savory combination is perfect for a rustic summertime lunch or dinner. This dish pairs well with a...
View ArticleChicken Piccata
I am inspired to make chicken piccata when I have Meyer lemons, chives, parsley and dill in the garden. I especially like the addition of the fresh dill. I serve this dish with simple sides of rice...
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Stewed Chicken with Charred Tomatillos and Coconut Rice
Tomatillos are in season right now in Northern California. I am finding them in our local farmers markets. Tomatillos are known for their tart flavor and green color. They lend themselves...
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