We had a little informal get-together on the roof to celebrate our last NYC Fourth of July. I wanted a menu that was very simple and celebrated summer. The nectarines are so sweet and fragrant right now, and they are delicious with a triple cream cheese like St. Andre. I love putting together interesting combinations [...]
I’m at the six week countdown of leaving New York and I’m getting nostalgic, of course. I’ve been making an effort of finally getting around to doing those things that have been on my list of things to see and do in this fine city and its only emphasizing, for me, how fantastic it is. [...]
We were at Chelsea Market today after walking the High Line, in Manhattan. Frankly, we were looking for a restroom, but we stumbled upon an Amy’s bread giveaway instead. I guess it was the end of the day for them so they just placed the rack amongst the throng that was pulsing along the hallways [...]
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.” -Ambrose Red Moon I have found that in the process of changing careers and planning to leave New York and start all over, life and career, in Sonoma, the sensation of fear has been making a [...]
This savory bread pudding is loaded with sweet squash, caramelized onions and sage. Its a delicious, luscious comfort food that warms the insides on these freezing cold days. I served it at a casual birthday party dinner, with meyer lemon roasted Arctic Char and a big salad. It would also pair beautifully with any rich [...]
So, I sent my love out for some apple cider to poach pears in, and she returns to me with a case of apples and no cider. Apparently they our farmer’s market was fresh out of cider and she got a great deal on the case and couldn’t resist. The culinary gauntlet had been thrown [...]
I am nuts for figs and blue cheese. This dish was inspired by that combination and I meant it to be a sweet/savory dessert, sort of like a classic cheese and fruit plate in phyllo dough. It would also be perfect as an appetizer, served in small slices, with a handful of good salad greens [...]
The really great thing about pizza is that the topping combinations that taste really fantastic, are limitless. I am a big fan of the simple, classic Margarita, but love the fancier versions too. This pizza has a very rich taste, from the sparing amounts of Taleggio cheese and the truffle oil, but a little of [...]
I've recently moved my life from Brooklyn, New York to Sonoma County, California to pursue a life in food and wine. I am now the executive chef at [big bottom market] and this blog chronicles my adventures out here in wine country.
