Ham & Eggs with Honey
Ham & Eggs with Honey Other than when we are planning to hike, it’s nice when the weather is blistery with promises of rain. That’s when it’s nice to light a nice fire, grab a crossword puzzle or a book that you’ve been putting off, and make warm comfort foods. This morning, we decided it [...]
Fiore Sardo Cheese
Fiore Sardo I hate to sound like I’m all Italian (I’m not), but Fiore Sardo has become one of my favorite cheeses. We order it through Cowgirl Creamery’s wholesale division called Tomales Bay Food Company. The cheese itself is amazing with Bordeaux varietals, especially a Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon or anything from the Central Coast [...]
Lemony Squash Risotto & Postachios with Sangria
Last night we wanted to try something different. There are so many great risotto recipes out there and they are RICH. Risotto is known for using cooking with broth to add a creaminess to the rice-like dish. For this recipe, though, the focus is on retaining some of that richness with healthier seasonal ingredients, but [...]
Tri-Tip, Prosciutto Wrapped Dates & Scotch Butterscotch Carrots
So, I think that the picture and title just about say it all, but for those of you who need a little extra then this is for you. We have obviously been on a huge Whiskey kick today and, seeing as how I am not about to ruin a perfectly good streak, I have searched [...]
Whiskey Raisin Banana Bread
Go ahead. Ask me what my favorite drink is any day of the week. It has to be a Scotch / Whiskey. Every fiber of me loves how it warms you up from the inside. You can taste the char from the barrel aging process, the peaty notes that can vary so much between styles [...]
Rose Water Marinated Lamb
Lamb has to be one of the most under-appreciated proteins out there. It has such delicate flavors, but with the right touch you can highlight the rich profile and texture that lamb has to offer. One rule of thumb that I have adopted for making sure that the tender qualities retained are tenderizing each side [...]
Quiche -afornia
As a California native, we often find ourselves a little spoiled when it comes to the abundance of farm-to-table items that we have at our disposal. For this mornings pairing, we have based it off of a recent craving of mine and the love of many people around the globe; avocado. While the dish itself [...]
Apple Sage Gruyere Cake with Leek, Butternet Squash and Potato Soup
A recent love of ours has been finding a balance between dominant flavors. The rich and nutty characteristics of a Gruyere seemed like the perfect counter-point to a bright and acidic green apple. This is fruit and cheese all-grown-up! Being that the Gruyere is melted in during the baking process it adds a nice crisp [...]
Simple Turkey Lasagna
In the same breath that I have to apologize to my Italian lineage for the sacrilege that is Turkey Lasagna, I have to also mention how excellent the results turn out. Turkey is the leaner alternative to beef and happens to integrate it’s subtle flavors very easily into other foods. This is the perfect food [...]
Chocolate Brandy Cheesecake
A completely sinful creation that was brought to our attention recently was the Chocolate Brandy Cheesecake. As if chocolate, brandy or cheesecake by themselves needed any reinforcement. The secret to any Cheesecake is to ensure that it maintains its moisture because it can surely take away from the enjoyment when the texture falls short. An [...]
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