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Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen

1327 Railroad Avenue St. Helena, CA 707-963-1200 www.cindysbackstreetkitchen.com The rustic roasted artichokes with roasted Meyer lemons at Cindy’s are to die for! The mushroom tamales are a must-have...

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Village Market

One Ferry Building Plaza, #29 San Francisco, CA 415-989-9200 www.villagemarketsf.com This shop inside the San Francisco Ferry Building offers a broad selection of gourmet food products from around the...

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Chocolate Confections from Michael Recchiuti

One Ferry Building Plaza, #30 San Francisco, CA 415-834-9494 www.recchiuticonfections.com I simply love the chocolate confections made by chocolatier, Michael Recchiuti. The flavors are intense and...

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Goosecross Cellars

Check out the beautiful selection of wines offered by Goosecross Cellars in Napa Valley. Their wines pair so well with the Culinary Getaways recipes. I especially like their Syrah, Viognier and Napa...

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Silverado Vineyards in Napa Valley

Another favorite partner of ours is Silverado Vineyards in Napa Valley. Their wines are excellent and the views from the terrace outside their wine tasting room are just amazing! Try their Solo and...

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Spicy Hot Pecans

Ingredients 2 T melted butter ½ t. cayenne pepper 1 ½ c. pecan halves About ½ t. fleur de sel for finishing You will also need: Baking sheet or pan Instructions Preheat oven to 350oF. Mix together...

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Roasted Olives

I enjoy all varieties of olives and typically eat them cold.  However, in cold weather, I enjoy roasted olives.  Ingredients 2 cups of your favorite olives in oil (from a gourmet shop or grocery store)...

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French Prunes with Foie Gras and Prosciutto

The foie gras used in this dish should be very soft and should be kept cold at all times.  To stuff the prunes,  use a small spoon, a plastic bag with the corner cut out or else a pastry bag....

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Crostini of Eggplant and Red Pepper “Caviar”

Ingredients 2 medium-sized Japanese  or Chinese eggplants 3T olive oil + ¼ cup olive oil 1/2 clove minced garlic 1 T lemon juice 1 T chopped basil, plus more basil for garnish 1 roasted red pepper,...

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Umbrian Lentil Soup

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil ½ cup chopped red onion 1 cup lean ham or chicken apple sausage, chopped up (optional) 2 large carrots, chopped 1 cup crimini mushrooms, chopped ½ cup dried porcini...

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Fresh Coconut Buttermilk Meyer Lemon Custard

Fresh coconut is always a treat, but you can use frozen or packaged unsweetened coconut instead.  This very simple recipe came about when my husband bought a coconut so that he could drink the coconut...

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Rosemary-Scented Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes, Spring Onions and...

This is a meal in a baking dish. It is very easy to prepare and really delicious.  The sweet and savory combination is perfect for a rustic summertime lunch or dinner.  This dish pairs well with a...

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Blueberry-Meyer Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes

These pancakes are light, fluffy, moist and full of lemony flavor, along with plump blueberries.  I buy baskets of ripe blueberries at the farmers markets in the summertime and freeze them for later...

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Chicken Piccata

I am inspired to make chicken piccata when I have Meyer lemons, chives, parsley and dill in the garden.  I especially like the addition of the fresh dill.   I serve this dish with simple sides of rice...

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Stewed Chicken with Charred Tomatillos and Coconut Rice

Tomatillos are in season right now in Northern California.  I am finding them in our local farmers markets.   Tomatillos are known for their tart flavor and green color.  They lend themselves...

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Persimmon Upside-Down Cake with Pistachios

This cake is wonderfully moist, fruity and spicy with a little bit of caramelized crunch around the rim.  It is one of my favorite ways to use the Hachiya persimmons that grow in our yard. Ingredients...

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Gluten-Free Persimmon Whiskey Bread

This bread is super moist and rich – and full of fruits and nuts.  These loaves make great holiday gifts. This recipe was adapted from David Leibovitz’s Persimmon Bread recipe. 3 1/2 cupzs gluten-free...

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Summer Fruit and Almond Tart

It is the perfect time of year to make this easy and delicious summer tart. You can use any kind of ripe fruit. Mix the fruits or choose just one. I used yellow nectarines, blueberries and...

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Chilled Summer Melon Soup

I first made this soup in Provence. The Cavaillon melons in the markets smelled so good that I wanted to feature them in a course of their own. Since we were on a Lavender Getaway at the time, I...

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Crunchy Apple-Blueberry Coffee Cake with Almonds

This coffee cake is decadent with its wealth of fruit and its crunchy topping. You can use almost any fruit in it. Feel free to experiment with strawberries, pears, nectarines, peaches, or...

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