Challengers Boys and Girls Club Manhood Dinner

07.08.2013
Challengers Boys and Girls Club Manhood Dinner
This year we have been getting behind South Central's The Challenger's Boys and Girls Club which is affiliated with The Boys and Girls Club of America, a non-profit that works to provide mentorship, educational development, and cultural enrichment to inner city youth.   When Matt learned that the finale of their "Manhood Program" was to implement etiquette lessons at a formal restaurant, he insisted that the 13-year-olds come to our place where he showed them around our garden and gave everyone passionfruits to try. The boys were all very good sports about tasting something new... and sour! Next everyone moved…
Confit Baby Artichokes

Confit Baby Artichokes

12.01.2008

Tossed in rice or pasta, mixed in a green salad or a warm potato salad, confit baby artichokes make a great addition to almost any dish. Puree… Read More...

Thanksgiving at Silverlake Wine

Thanksgiving at Silverlake Wine

11.26.2008

Another day, another tasting for Silverlake Wine!  We did our own twist on Thanksgiving because, after all, Thursday is upon us.  Matt did a Roasted Fall Harvest… Read More...

Roasted Heirloom Carrots

Roasted Heirloom Carrots

Serves 6 people4 Bunches Mixed Heirloom Carrots3 Shallots sliced Thin1/2 cup Red or White Wine Vinegar1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Bunches Chopped Italian Parsley1 Bunch Chopped… Read More...