Bacon Tater Tots
Do I have your attention? A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of checking an item off my my bucket list: getting paid to cook in a professional kitchen. Chef Sean at Simi Winery needed an extra pair of … Continue reading
Tag Archives: California
Wine Wednesday: Martinelli Winery
This week I made time for a little wine adventuring. I stopped at Martinelli Winery to taste through their wines. I didn’t have an appointment, but their tasting room is open daily to the public. Located in the Russian River … Continue reading
Wine Wednesday: Simi Winery Tasting
Competitive Tasting Last week – Wine Wednesday as fate would have it – Simi Winery invited me to join them in a competitive Pinot Gris/Grigio tasting lead by the Director of Winemaking, Susan Leuker. First up: 2010 Simi Pinot Gris … Continue reading
In the Kitchen: Lamb Shanks
For a meal this week, Sean prepared and roasted 25 lamb shanks. And I was there both days to observe and smell the wonderful aromas. My cooking notes: 25 Lamb shanks (New Zealand hind quarter shanks) soaked/marinated in cabernet sauvignon … Continue reading
In the Kitchen: Gluten-free Menu
Last week in the kitchen I observed a lunch of Sean’s that left me with two thoughts: color and inspiration. His food definitely has that visual appeal (as you’ve noticed in the photos). Which lead me to ask him where … Continue reading
Wine Wednesday: Carmel Valley
I recently had the pleasure of meeting up with some girlfriends for a tasting day through the Carmel Valley. What a great day. Fortunately our host took one for the team and was our designated driver which for the rest … Continue reading
Good Eats: The Slanted Door
A couple weeks ago I ate at the tastiest restaurant. Ever. Upon recommendation of a few friends, I headed to the Ferry Building in San Francisco. It was Saturday and the building itself was surrounded by a sea of farmers … Continue reading
Farmers’ Market: Larkspur
This Monday I offer you some more lovely food photos. A couple weekends ago I had the opportunity to walk through the Larkspur farmers’ market. And wow, this is the fanciest one I think I’ve ever been to. This town … Continue reading
In the kitchen: dinner for 17
Continuing my series of getting to observe and learn in Sean’s kitchen at Simi Winery, I went to the kitchen this past week for a dinner: dinner for seventeen wine-industry guests. The Menu: Roasted salmon chowder Grilled lamb loin with … Continue reading
Wine Wednesday: a day in Napa Valley
This past week my winemaker cousin Gunther visited from Germany. More specifically, he’s on a Southern Hemisphere tour of wine regions. Starting in December, after harvest, he travelled to South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Peru. His ticket from … Continue reading