Bacchus and Venus Wine Shop
Bacchus & Venus 769 Bridgeway Sausalito, CA 94965 415-331-2001 www.bacchusandvenus.com This wine shop is one of my favorite stops because the owner, Marcy Roth, and her staff are so knowledgeable....
View ArticleSan Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
We buy at least 90% of our produce for the week in our local Bay Area farmers markets. The San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers market is our overall favorite in the Bay Area. The setting is spectacular,...
View ArticleBouchon Bakery
Bouchon Bakery 6540 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-1565 What a fabulous place – the baked goods are beautiful, fragrant and delicious! Their breads are exquisite, too – I normally get...
View ArticleBistro Jeanty
Bistro Jeanty 6510 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-0103 www.bistrojeanty.com The pork belly and lentils at Bistro Jeanty are to die for! The other menu item that is a must is their...
View ArticleBistro Don Giovanni
Bistro Don Giovanni 4110 Howard Lane (just off Highway 29) Napa, CA 707-224-3300 www.bistrodongiovanni.com Bistro Don Giovanni is one of my all-time favorites. I have only had great experience there,...
View ArticleHurley’s Restaurant
Hurley’s Restaurant 6518 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-2345 www.hurleysrestaurant.com I truly enjoy Hurley’s wild game week. It only happens once a year (in November, I believe) and is...
View ArticleThe French Laundry
The French Laundry 6640 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-2380 www.frenchlaundry.com I have been to The French Laundry a few times now. The food is exquisite and the service is very good....
View ArticleEmporio Rulli
Emporio Rulli 464 Magnolia Street Larkspur, CA 94939 1-888-88-RULLI www.rulli.com One of my all-time favorite bakery/coffee shops is Emporio Rulli in Larkspur. Their pastries, gelatos, sandwiches and...
View ArticleCyrus Restaurant
Cyrus Restaurant 29 North Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-433-3311 www.cyrusrestaurant.com We heard many great things about Cyrus before we went, and we were not disappointed. From the cucumber soup to...
View ArticleRestaurant Gary Danko
Restaurant Gary Danko 800 Northpoint St. at Hyde San Francisco, CA 415-749-2060 www.garydanko.com Gary Danko is perhaps my favorite restaurant in the city for a special occasion meal. The menu is very...
View ArticlePizza Dough
Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup warm water 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil, plus more to oil the bowl later 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Approx. 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour You...
View ArticleCaramelized Dates with Roasted Almonds and Fleur de Sel
Ingredients 16 dates, pitted (Medjool, preferred) 16 toasted almonds (optional) 1 T olive oil Fleur de Sel to taste You will also need: Small skillet Tongs Paring knife Serving plate Instructions Stuff...
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 ArticleMushroom and Leek Tart
Ingredients ½ recipe pate brisee or flaky pie dough, chilled 2 large leeks, cleaned and chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half ½ tsp...
View ArticleRisotto with Turkey, Mushrooms and Roasted Red Peppers
I typically make this recipe with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. Ingredients About 8 cups turkey stock 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms 1/2 cup hot water 6 T olive oil 2 T butter 1/2 cup chopped...
View ArticleSpread of Roasted Red Peppers, Walnuts and Pomegranates
Ingredients For the pomegranate syrup: 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 1/4 cup sugar For the spread: 2 cups roasted red peppers, chopped 2 cups lightly toasted walnuts, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 T...
View ArticleRoasted Asparagus Frittata with Bacon (optional)
Ingredients 14-15 medium stalks asparagus, washed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 strips bacon (such as Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Bacon), optional 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped scallions 6 large...
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...
View ArticleBruschetta with Strawberries, Yogurt and Lemon Verbena
This recipe is quick and easy and healthy, too! Ingredients 4 slices of thick country bread Good quality extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh, seasonal strawberries, coarsely chopped About 6 medium...
View ArticleVegetable Paella
There are a couple of tricks to making paella. One is the rice. For beginners, I would highly recommend using Bomba rice from Spain. It has a shorter grain and is more “foolproof”. The other is to...
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