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Marinated Lamb Kebobs with Strawberry Spinach Salad

Marinated Lamb Kebobs with Strawberry Spinach Salad

This has ended up being a new favorite in our household.  The delicate flavors of lamb with a citrus-yogurt based marinade makes the meat tender and delicious.  Add to that a strawberry spinach salad and you have yourself a very fresh, vibrant and healthy meal.  Goes great with Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, GSM, [...]

Homemade Crab Cakes

Homemade Crab Cakes

A good friend of ours and a patron of the business where we work has been a long-time fisherman.  He had grown up in Maine and, being that they essentially grow up surrounded by fisherman culture, he has taken those lifelong skills with him wherever he and his wonderful wife have settled down.  In 2005, [...]

Gruyere & Swiss Cheese Skillet Fondue

Gruyere & Swiss Skillet Fondue

Who doesn’t love cheese?  Besides the lactose intolerant, everyone has a favorite cheese; whether it’s a slice of havarti on rye with Black Forest ham; a date stuffed with bleu cheese and wrapped in prosciutto; or even the simple American cheese on a grilled cheese sandwhich.  There is something for everyone. For today’s pairing, we [...]

MT Tam - Triple Creme Brie

MT TAM Brie

One of the most popular cheeses that’s crafted by Cowgirl Creamery is dubbed MT TAM and it’s named after Mt. Tamapais.  The milk is organic and comes from the local Straus Family Dairy.  The flavors are rich and decadent, with hints of butter and white mushroom.  Being that this is a triple creme brie, it [...]

Leek Fennel Soup with Orange Beet Salad

Leek Fennel Soup with Mandarin Beet Salad

Winter time in our home is about having some comfort foods.  The chilly weather and recent bouts with colds begs for soup and, ultimately, we decided upon adding roasted beets to heighten the healthiness of the meal.  Also, having a light and crisp white wine is a great way to reintroduce your comatose palate to [...]