Thankful For

Here's what I'm thankful for: I've been dreaming of the Dordgone Valley (armchair traveling!) but then I pinched myself. Wake up!! Napa is so much closer and still oh-so stellar.

So, remember: Be good. Go local. And drink lots of West Coast wine this season!!

Eat Plums

Two more months left in plum season. So head to your local farmers' market!

Be in the know! Click here to read about what's in season when. Good for the palate and our environment.

Inspiration

Here's an insider's view into a party I just threw. It was so super fabulish.

The Menu

Dinner: Served family-style on chop plates, petite plates for Caprese, Arcoroc bowls for salads, and all local ingredients!!

~Petite beef tenderloins with pan con tomate
~Grilled figs with goat cheese & prosciutto
~Prawns Provencale (butterflied with Pernod, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic)
~Hawaiian Tuna poke on petite wontons
~Pan-seared baby artichokes
~Individual petite Caprese salad with mozzarella di bufala
~Baby gems with hazelnut-Champagne vinaigrette
~Haricot verts
~Housemade breads


Take these ideas to pique your inspiration when you head to Farmers' Market this week to buy all those fresh, local, lovely ingredients!!