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...
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Meyer Lemon Curd
I have an abundance of Meyer lemons year-round on my trees in Northern California. One of my favorite ways in which to use them is in tangy and sweet Meyer Lemon Curd. This curd is so versatile. I like...
View ArticleMeyer Lemon Pecan Brown Sugar Shortbread
Meyer lemons grow year-round in our garden in Sausalito. They seem to really thrive on the weather here. Meyer lemons are a cross between lemons and oranges and have a mild flavor that is sweeter...
View ArticleSalad of Snap Peas, Bacon and Marcona Almonds with Meyer Lemon Dressing
This week I found the most flavorful snap peas at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers market. These peas are so delicious when just eaten as as snack, but I wanted to do something different with...
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Easy Citrus-Olive Oil Muffins
These muffins are delicious and easy to make. They contain no butter or milk but use low-fat yogurt and olive oil instead. I have made these muffins with a number of different citrus fruits – Meyer...
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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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Sunny Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Meyer lemons are abundant year-round on my trees in Sausalito. I try not to waste a single lemon. I give a lot of them away as gifts to friends and neighbors, and I look for new ways in which to...
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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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Fresh Coconut Buttermilk Meyer Lemon Custard
Fresh coconut is always a treat, but you can use frozen or packaged unsweetened coconut instead. This very simple recipe came about when my husband bought a coconut so that he could drink the coconut...
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Blueberry-Meyer Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes
These pancakes are light, fluffy, moist and full of lemony flavor, along with plump blueberries. I buy baskets of ripe blueberries at the farmers markets in the summertime and freeze them for later...
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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