you know when it is spring in San Francisco. postcard picture weather, ferry plaza farmers market is breaming with artichokes and asparagus! we're just beginning to see nice strawberries and english peas. it's very exciting! my creative juices really start... Read more →
March 2009
porchetta a traditional Italian preparation of highly seasoned pig, roasted until the skin becomes magically crisp and bronzed and the interior is succulent and delectable! I have experienced porchetta first hand on all of my trips to Italy. as simply... Read more →
Buy Local.......The Beat Goes On
March 2009
most of us these days have heard the words "buy local." especially in the last 3 or so years. as the organic food movement has become more mainstream and large scale industrial food producers have jumped into the game to... Read more →
yesterday, we received our first morel mushooms of spring! but wait, it's not officially spring yet. close enough! these little jewels are considered to be the first sign that spring is here. chefs i know all over the country clamor... Read more →
next weekend in Petaluma, CA is the 3rd annual California Artisan Cheese Festival. those of you that have dined with me over the years, know that i have a passion for cheese! especially, artisan & farmstead cheeses produced in northern... Read more →
Citizen Hotel Blog
March 2009
the citizen hotel has launched a new blog. check it out!....guess who was cooking for the Reverend Jackson & Mayor Johnson this morning? :) Read more →
is it spring yet? officially, no. especially if you are in southeast on this particular day. as you can tell from the date of my last post, i have been in hibernation for a little while. well, not exactly. just... Read more →