Farmers market
Plum, Apple, Thyme Slush (or Soup) October 26, 2011
A wonderfully refreshing drink, adapted from: (name of book to come) 1 plum 1 apple 1 cup water 3 cups ice (or 1 cup coconut milk, omit water) 3 sprigs thyme Top each serving with a few drops of Balsamic Vinegar Slow-carb version: add Coconut Milk and serve as a soup
Cucumber with Raspberries dipped in Malt Vinegar Sea Salt September 30, 2011
Came up with these fruit kabobs during one of my Farmer’s Market cooking demo at Williams-Sonoma in Los Gatos. YUMMM! the Malt Vinegar Sea Salt tasted great with the sweet cucumber and tart raspberries. I bought the cucumbers and raspberries at the Los Gatos Farmer’s Market. Found the Malt Vinegar Sea Salt on the store [...]
Tour & tasting September 13, 2011
13 November (2nd Sundays)
Cooking classes in Monterey, Williams-Sonoma, Sunday August 23, 2011
23 October, Sunday
Cooking Classes in Monterey, Williams-Sonoma, Saturday August 22, 2011
22 October, Saturday
Baked Beet Chips (similar to Baked Kale) August 19, 2011
High Ground Organics is one of maaaaaannnny farms in Watsonville (CA), yet stand above the rest in the quality of their produce. You’ll recognize them at the Farmer’s Markets from the fresh-fresh-fresh-freshness of the produce, and you’ll notice that the size is larger in comparison to others’ produce. Yet, the flavor and texture of their [...]
Tags: Beet greens • Cherry tomatoes • TomatoesSpiced Stove-top Peach Cobbler w/Blueberries and Feta August 6, 2011
It’s PEACH season folks… here’s a way to amp up your Peach Cobbler with blueberries, feta cheese and spice….. yummmmmmmmmmmmm.
Tags: Blueberries • Butter • Cake mix • Chinese 5 Spice • Earth Balance • Feta cheese • Ghee • Gluten-free cake mix • Peach • Peach CobblerCooking outside the (CSA) box, w/High Ground Organics July 19, 2011
Here is a recap of Saturday, July 16th, COOKING OUTSIDE THE BOX class at Williams-Sonoma, Los Gatos with produce from High Ground Organic’s CSA box.
Tags: SmoothieStrawberry Smoothie w/Pomegranate Vinegar July 11, 2011
This was based on the “Strawberry Cream Sorbet” that I created back in February for a Dialog Dinner. I’ve served it many times since b/c it’s soooo good, people LOVE it. In my first concoction of this (in February) I used “Coconut Milk” and just last week, I also put in a bit of frozen feta cheese, for a more creamy, tart taste. YUM! …… also, just yesterday, I served it with blueberries, for the “French Laundry, Michelin-style Brunch” …. see image at this link.
Tags: Almond milk • Almonds • Cashews • Pomegranate vinegar • Strawberries • Strawberry • VinegarCilantro Truffle Butter w/Garlic Rosemary Bread July 10, 2011
I came up with this about a month ago and served it, just yesterday (along with artisan pretzels) for my “French Laundry, Michelin-style Brunch.”
Tags: Basil • Bread • Butter • Cilantro • Garlic Rosemary Bread • Pastured butter • Spread • Truffle oil • Vegetable broth • White Truffle Oil