J – I’m a little stone fruit crazy … like a fox. Stone fruit is so versatile, especially when sweet and savory mix. You can play with people’s taste buds in a fun way. For example, this dessert takes a delicious white peach and pairs it with an intense apricot … Continue reading
Redux and Update: C – It’s been awhile since we’ve made this recipe, but I still remember the day when we made it. I still remember the smell, taste and texture. It’s perfect for a summer bistro menu. If I saw this on a restaurant menu, I would order it … Continue reading
C – Caesar salad throw-down! (In your best WWF announcer voice). Who will win? Luke versus Jim. Just kidding. I always like to see how different people make things. Jim’s been perfecting his Caesar salad recipe for years. Luke has been making Caesar salads for years as a chef in … Continue reading
Redux and Update: J — Last Fall when Scrivner at Azolla Farm gave us a huge basket of sunchokes, he said it didn’t matter how many we took. He was expecting to harvest about 2000 pounds. We didn’t need that much. This soup/puree/shooter has a very nuanced flavor … you … Continue reading
C – I think Jim is addicted to duck wing confit. He just loves using it. Of course, he couldn’t pass up a chance to use the duck wing confit on our Summer Bistro Menu. This week we wanted to focus on a few menu items that we love to … Continue reading
C – I wanted to call this a red, white and blue lemonade … but Nature just had to butt in. The strawberries had to seep into the water and turn the entire thing pink. Oh well, it tasted really good. I guess I don’t have to go back to … Continue reading
J – This great American burger starts with roaming buffalo. How many food cultures can I get into the ultimate 4th of July tradition … and, still have it be over-the-top tasty? Native American, Cajun, mid-Western, Asian, Left-coast, Mountain. That might be enough. Let’s see what happens. My other challenge … Continue reading
C – I hate shopping for hamburger buns. I can never seem to find ones that satisfy my needs. Some are too big. Others are too small. Many can’t hold a juicy burger patty to the very end. Of course, my biggest pet peeve is not finding a good bun … Continue reading
C – Is it really a salad when you have just lettuce and ranch on a plate? For some restaurants and some people it is. I couldn’t believe it when I saw this on a menu. It seemed like a waste of $4.00. It was. Was this the only salad … Continue reading
C – Sometimes thinking of what to make for a party can be tough. Jim and I have been going at recipe ideas for our 4th of July party for weeks. The typical stuff comes to mind, burgers, salads and drinks … all coming up this week. But, what to … Continue reading