Full-steam ahead!
Published: July 3, 2015
Hard to believe it’s now July 4th weekend….looking forward to relaxing with friends and family over our outdoor BBQ. Hot fire. Cold beer! It’s been six months of “pedal to …
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To 2014…a storied year
Published: January 1, 2015
Rarely in the world of restaurants and special events – my world – is there “down time”…or an off season…a shoulder season…it’s Napa Valley and we play host, (and chef …
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On turning 100: Peter Mondavi Sr. – 11.08.14
Published: November 21, 2014
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to …
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Sophia Loren, an extraordinary meal for an extraordinary woman
Published: July 23, 2014
Sophia Loren grew up in abject poverty. Her father abandoned the family, her mother was overwhelmed with life, and her grandmother somehow saved them by managing to create masterful meals …
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Clean Food for the Holidays
Published: November 25, 2013
Around the Napa Valley, the gorgeous colors of late fall remind me that entertaining season is right around the corner. And while we all want our celebrations to be memorable …
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Holiday desserts show off seasonal favorites
Published: November 24, 2013
Apple Clafoutis & Pumpkin Pie Brulee for Thanksgiving (The Today Show) With the great fanfare that savory foods get from me during the holidays, I like desserts to offer a …
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Creating Coqueta Part 1: Why Spanish? – The Journey to the Concept
Published: April 3, 2013
During my career I’ve created several different restaurant concepts, from organic pizzerias early on (Tomatina) to taverns (Ajax in Aspen), but the heart of my cuisine has always been Italian …
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Ryan’s Spain Trip
Published: April 3, 2013
Date: October 3, 2011 Location / Restaurant: Casa Pintos, Galicia Dish: Very classic Pulpo a la Gallega ( Galician Octopus ) dish. The octopus is from the ocean a few …
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Art of Tapeos
Published: April 3, 2013
Date: Various Location / Restaurant: San Sebastian, Barcelona and Madrid Dish: Various Influence / Memory: These photos are all moments when we were experiencing the art of Tapeos. Tapeos is …
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Flawless Paella
Published: April 3, 2013
Date: October 6, 2011 Location / Restaurant: La Maquina Dish: Fabada and Sidra Influence / Memory: The principality of Asturias was another unique area of Spain. Although we only spent …
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