Spring is Sprung
I guess pretty self-explanatory, a dinner exploring all the beautiful spring produce that was in the market at the time… Salad of Vine Ripened Yellow Tomatoes, Asparagus, Fiore di Sardegna N.V. Clinton Vineyards Seyval Natural…
An Evening of French Inspired Cuisine
Given the title of the evening, New Jobs & the Search Therefor, I had to think back on this one. With the timing, I was comfortably ensconced working as the wine director at Felidia Ristorante,…
Sailing the Isles of the Atlantic
A little tour through the Atlantic island countries, each dish representing a different cuisine. First Port of Call Iceland Poached Cod with Cardamom Sauce Aalborg Akvavit Cocktails Second Port of Call The Canaries Empanadas with…
Summer Parties
Q San Francisco April/May 1996 Pages 44-45 Summer Parties You have an incredible terrace with the best view in the city. It is modest, however, limited to accommodating no more than forty of your closest,…
The Burger Lover’s Ultimate Burger
Q San Francisco April/May 1996 Pages 42-43 The Burger Lover’s Ultimate Burger There are swimsuit issues for sports magazines, for fashion magazines, for car and truck magazines, even for pet magazines. As best I can…
Welcome to Chocolate Town, U.S.A.
I don’t remember where the idea came from. Probably some online cooking show, or maybe an article in a trade magazine, of putting together an “all chocolate” dinner. It was an idea that I later…
Seduction Dinner
Q San Francisco February/March 1996 Pages 42-43 Seduction Dinner The lights are low. No, the lights are off. Candles lit on a beautiful cloth draped table. Crystal glasses. China plates. Real silver. Your best Peggy…
Nuts Nuts Nuts…
A menu chock-ful of nuts! Fennel Salad with American and Israeli Persimmons, Pecans and a Pernod-Mustard Vinaigrette N.V. Gruet Brut Grafton Cheddar Soup with Spinach, Mizuna & Walnuts, Cranberry Bannock 1991 Umberto Cesari Albana di…