GastroKitchen

Time to pickle.

Got to do it in small batches, Mason jars.

Trying to go Big is not the right idea for the product. 

The okra is not that slimy after we pickle?

Limoncello

 

Making it is easy but takes time.

2 Btls. Vodka

30 Lemon Zest

2 C. Simple Syrup

Mix vodka and lemon zest, shake every week for two months add simple syrup strain and done.

Photo By. Jenny Quarles

Not Great?

First off

Take your time.

Follow the Recipe.

Make it nice or make it twice.

Dinner.

Autumn Poached Pear Salad

tempura squash blossom

Louis Roederer, NV

Reims, France

Anteloupe Carpaccio

roasted beets, heirloom tomatoes

Vouvray, chenin blanc

Loire Valley, France, 2006

Maine Lobster

lemon-thyme gnocchi, shaved parmesan

Sanford, chardonnay

Santa Barbara County, 2006

New York State Duck

sweet potato puree, huckleberries, grilled asparagus

Chateau De La Chaize, gamay

Beaujolais, France, 2006

Niman Ranch Pork Chop

potato gratin, smoked peach bbq sauce

Chateau Saint Michelle, Canoe Ridge Estate, merlot

Columbia River, 2005

Wagyu Skirt Steak

hen of the woods mushrooms, park 75 steak sauce

337 Lodi, cabernet sauvignon

California, 2007

Cheeses

Due of dessert

Pacific Rim, vin de glacière, riesling

One View.

Beef Tar Tar.

Photo By. Jenny Quarles

Time to Get Back.

It makes me feel good to know that I grow this. It is great that it is time to put it to work and it being on a plate seams funny to me because I have looked after these from seed.  Well Time to harvest the hydro lettuces and it was a hell of a time growing it.  This was the first of many,   Hidro is the way to go.

Photo By. Jenny Quarles

Do you see the Queen Bee.

Bee, originally uploaded by Bryan Beneke.

This year all off the queens are marked with a green color. We where checking the hive and had the opportunity to see the queen, very exiting, you need to stay calm you are holding a lot of bees.

Living Loving Laughing.

Had a Chefs Table and she said she had a Blog.
It was a good night. Living Loving Laughing

Off Site.

This was in 2001. Two and a half mouths no days of, we still had a lot of fun.  I am uploading more pictures on flicker, it is good to look at them from time to time.