Neely Winery is Portola Valley’s first public winery. Congratulations on their first wine club pickup! It started with a bunch of flowers from the yard. We added some pretty tomatoes Some great volunteers And of course delicious wine to get… Herb Cheese Watermelon Radish Dill Pickled Carrot Flatbread Garlic Spread Tomato Zucchini Basil Fried Caper… continue reading
Pictures are not always easy to get during a catering, but here are a few along with the menu for Laird’s recent Tiger Day in Portola Valley. Tiger is an investment and peer education group for high-net worth individuals. Lunch Wine Braised Brisket Charred Broccoli and Red Onion Salad* Caesar Salad* Orzo Feta Lemon… continue reading
Welcome to Redwood City’s GuideSparkWe did 2 half-hour classes as a part of their wellness week. The first was EZ Seasoning… The second was Snack Attack! – a plant-forward approach to snacking. It’s amazing what you can get done in a 1/2 hour. Kale Almond Butter Rollups Cauli-Tofu Jalapesto Bites. Use raw veggies like cauliflower… continue reading
Welcome to Santa Clara County Wellness Fair! An outside fair with no power means it’s Snack Attack! time. We taught simple snacks to make at home including: Mango Chia Breakfast Pudding Strawberries Get the Blues Kohlrabi Cracker Cauli-Tofu Jalapesto Bite And learned why not to eat sugary drinks as snacks. The next day, The Tech… continue reading
Cooking at the Market, a project of Portola Valley Farmers Market, inspires shoppers to try new ways of preparing and enjoying, seasonal local foods. With the help of market sponsors; businesses interested in supporting this tasty, educational effort, we make great meals, and a great difference! See the posts for September 2016 – March 2017 here…. continue reading
A sharp knife is the most important tool in the kitchen. You’ll learn how to slice, dice and chop many vegetables, in this private class held in your home. We also discuss what knives you really need, cheap v. expensive, and knife handling, honing & sharpening skills. A unique gift! 1.25 hours. Class begins The… continue reading
Cooking with St Patrick’s Greens Saturday March 17th 12 – 1PM Portola Valley Library Come eat your greens! Sweet and savory, we’re celebrating both in this St Patrick’s class on all foods green. We’ll start with some quick recipes using our favorite emerald orbs like Brussels sprouts, asparagus and avocado. Then move onto using matcha,… continue reading
Gatom Foods is a superfood company that empowers sub Saharan African smallholder farmers to rid their communities of poverty and malnutrition and to become leading suppliers of healthy foods to world consumers. Gatom Foods owner Gnakouri Tohouri talks to a Stanford entrepreneurial engineering class about fonio. Fonio is gluten free nutrient-dense grain packed with protein,… continue reading
Tasting Week believes educating children about taste is the best way to get them to love food and at the same time fight obesity. This year’s assignment was to a Palo Alto, CA school. We always do a safe cutting skills demonstration this time followed by the “secrets of vegetables,” and assembly of Asian Lettuce… continue reading
“Appy” Hour is a hands-on (1.25 – 1.5 hour) class that can happen in any corporate board room, with enough space for 3-4 stations where participants assemble their own easy-to-make-at-home appetizers. We begin with some tips and tricks on how to make your party a more stress-free and fun affair, for you and your guests…. continue reading