The meatiness of swordfish steak can handle a range of flavors. For this meal we've paired an Asian pear, avocado, green tomato salsa and a few drops of pepper sauce to add a little spice. Bacon adds texture and smokiness. The carrots are marinated in a lemon, black truffle oil dressing with Indian Kolonji seeds […]

We highly suggest getting four people together so that you can have both of the wines. The Il Bruciato is fantastic with the salad course and the Monsanto Chianti Classico is exactly what the tomato and meat based Bolognese sauce. We make the Bolognese from scratch and it's really delicious! Please let us know if […]

Aged cheeses paired with Scotch, Whisky and Bourbon are a match made in heaven! Queen Brie and I tried five or six whiskys, which were all very good with the two cheeses, but we liked the Frey Ranch Bourbon pairing the best. 

These ribs are so tender, the meat is falling of the bone!  We “cure” the ribs for 24 hours in our house spice rub, cook them sous vide for 20 plus hours, then finish the ribs on the grill. Our house BBQ sauce is served on the side.  Dinner includes roasted root vegetables, cauliflower and potatoes, with […]

Chicken Yakitori, Cucumber Salad, Buckwheat Noodles (Soba) with Dipping Sauce and Homemade Peanut Mochi

This cheese has been dubbed “boyfriend cheese” because it’s so good, you’d leave your boyfriend for it!  It’s spectacular paired with Luna Vineyards Winemaker Reserve Chardonnay. The combination of the rich cheese and the toasty notes of the Chardonnay reminded Laura and me of delicious baked goods such as lemon tart with shortbread crust and […]

Queen Brie and I came up with a Cheese Fondue Kit which contains everything you’ll need to make delicious cheese fondue at home!  The package includes mixed Alpine style cheeses already grated and ready to melt, Kirsch (a key ingredient), French baguette, steamed cauliflower, mushrooms and cornichons. Sliced Jamon Iberico is available as an add-on.  […]

Chef Araceli is preparing her delicious Tequila Prawns with Tequila Cream Sauce and Roasted Pasilla Peppers and her special Beef Short Rib Tacos with Pickled Onions and Home Made Corn Tortillas. Dinner also includes a refreshing jicama, apple, lime salad.

A flavorful middle eastern inspired dinner of lamb meatballs with pinenuts, allspice, mint, cinnamon, and other seasoning served with sautéed Swiss chard and yogurt sauce and fresh pomegranate seeds.  Includes French baguette.

Ossau-Iraty is a semi-firm, full-cream sheep’s milk cheese that is ivory in color with a natural dry thick rind that can range from an orangish yellow to a dark brownish gray. This cheese has a somewhat pungent aroma and exhibits a pleasing nutty flavor with hints of figs and olives. Queen Brie and I paired […]