yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit the California Olive Ranch. This is a very impressive newoperation. I will have more to discuss soon. in the mean time, you can check out the photo set from flickr. Read more →
October 2008
MORNING at the OAKVILLE GROCERY
October 2008
MORNING at the OAKVILLE GROCERY Originally uploaded by michaeltuohy frontburnerBeautiful! Read more →
I just finished testing a pork chop from BN Ranch (bill niman). nothing short of fantastic. again, since this was a test, i choose to only season with some kosher salt (diamond crystal), some freshly ground black pepper, that's it.... Read more →
BN Ranch Goat Meat
October 2008
ok, i could easily start this post with more bad news about "restaurants are taking a beating" nationwide. i think we all know this now. not a day goes by without dozens of articles to remind us that we are... Read more →
today's New York Times article highlights what those of us in the industry have known for sometime. the ripple effects of this down economy continues to be a stomach punch to those that have been battered this year. i don't... Read more →
Condo for Sale in Atlanta
October 2008
this is not at all what this site is about, however, i thought that i would put it out there! my condo untit #1505, in Atlanta is for sale. check it out! if you're interested, email me using the link... Read more →
oh no! say "it aint so:(" unfortunately, as the fall season gets into full swing, some of the local farmers markets will end soon until spring. I am told that the wonderful downtown sunday morning market stays open year round.... Read more →
New beginning for Bill Niman
October 2008
today's New York Times has a nice feature on Bill Niman and what he is doing now. coincidentally, i was having dinner with local food & wine authority Darrell Corti last evening and this very subject came up. i had... Read more →
this was a nice article on Chip and The Citizen in this past sunday's Sacramento Bee. check it out............! Read more →
you'll be happy to know that progress is being made! today, our temporary offices are being moved to the hotel! we should be back up and running monday afternoon. in the mean time, construction is moving along. this week, the... Read more →