Canteen Restaurant
My husband and I recently went with our friends, Norm and Kate, to Canteen. The food was amazing, thanks to efforts of award-winning chef, Dennis Leary. Among the 4 of us, we tried every dish on...
View ArticlePeach Crisp with Creme Fraiche
Ingredients 4 cups ripe peaches, peeled and sliced For the topping: 1/3 cup (approx. 5 Tablespoons) butter, softened 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup oats 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup chopped...
View ArticleChoosing Cherries
I so look forward to cherry season each year! The first cherries of the season are normally not very sweet, but they will get sweeter each week. Some of the most flavorful cherries are the Bings,...
View Article2004 Goosecross Cellars Napa Valley Merlot
The 2004 Napa Valley Merlot from Goosecross Cellars is lush and rich with hints of black cherry and spices. I really enjoy it with pork, but I recommend trying it with Colleen’s Classic Lamb recipe -...
View ArticleProcyanidins – for your health!
According to Bottom Line Health’s May 2007 edition, “Polyphenols – chemicals found abundantly in dark and/or colorful foods, such as red and purple grapes, cocoa and pomegranates – can stop...
View ArticleWarm Spinach Salad with Bacon Dressing
I grew up on a farm in rural Georgia, and we didn’t eat a lot of cold salads. However, this salad, which was served warm, was a Southern favorite. Ingredients 8 cups spinach, washed and drained 6...
View ArticleOne Market
My husband and I went to see an interview with food writer, Molly O’Neill, in San Francisco and decided to have a nice lunch afterward. One Market Restaurant was on our way to catch the ferry back...
View ArticleLe Repaire de Cartouche
My friend Carol and I went to dinner in Paris at Le Repaire de Cartouche in the 11th. This was a casual bistrot and the staff was very friendly and nice. We each started with a kir royale. It was...
View ArticleLe Cinq Mars
I really liked this casual bistro in the 7th arrondissement in Paris. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant itself was most welcoming. My friend and I had a casual dinner there on a Saturday...
View ArticleBourbon-Laced Pecan Pie
Ingredients 1 cup light corn syrup (such as Karo) 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (such as muscovado), packed 3 eggs 3 T. melted butter 1 T. Kentucky bourbon (such as Jack Daniels) 1 t. vanilla extract 1/4 t....
View ArticleHeirloom Tomato, White Corn and Basil Salad
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes (assorted sizes and colors) 2-3 ears white corn kernels (cut off the cob) A handful of fresh basil leaves 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon...
View ArticleProvencal Tomato Soup
Ingredients 6-8 lbs. ripe tomatoes ½ cup olive oil Sea salt Pepper 2 teaspoons sugar 1 head garlic 1 ½ cup crème fraiche You will also need: Large roasting pan Food processor Tasting spoons Large soup...
View ArticleFresh Tomato Tart with Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 tomatoes, cut into ½” thick slices and de-seeded (or use tomato confit) 2 roasted red peppers, peeled and...
View ArticleArugula and Fresh Tomato Side Salad
This is a simple salad but you will find yourself serving it often – with chicken, fish, sandwiches or maybe just by itself. Add some crostini with goat cheese for a nice treat! Ingredients 2-3 cups...
View ArticleRoasted Sweet Tomatoes with Basil
This dish works best with sweet, fresh tomatoes, such as sungolds or sweet 100’s. Ingredients 2 cups tiny sweet tomatoes, stems removed 1 small handful of fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish) 2 T...
View ArticleChilled Heirloom Tomato Soup
This soup gets its freshness from a hint of lemon verbena. Be sure to choose the sweetest tomatoes you can find. I like to serve this soup over a piece of poached salmon. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive...
View ArticleNew Year’s Day Good Luck Soup
I grew up in Southeast Georgia, and our tradition for good luck for the New Year was eating Hoppin’ John. To us, Hoppin’ John was a big pot of dried black-eyed peas cooked with hog jowl or ham shank....
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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
This is one of my favorite ways to bring out even more flavor in vine-ripened tomatoes. You can either peel the tomatoes first, or leave the skin on – it depends on how you would like to use them. We...
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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
This dish is great for nights when the weather is slightly cold or dreary. The leftovers can be used in sandwiches the next day – guaranteed to bring a smile! You can serve these meatballs as an entree...
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