We just got back from a week on the big island, relaxing and visiting family and celebrating my mother-in-laws 70th birthday! We went swimming, rested and ate a lot of really good food! My brother in law and sister in law love experimenting with new foods and so we all had a great time creating [...]
The Pop-Up Dinner was a fabulous success, to begin, we had 4 brawny lads cooking away all day In the Kitchen…..2 of them are cooks at New Moon Cafe. Here they are preparing to plate the first course! Here we have a composed beet salad with goat cheese whipped cream, roasted beets, shaved radish, cress,smoked [...]
I LOVE bitter, winter lettuces like radiccio and endive. They have such a sharp flavor and a wonderfully crispy texture. They make an impressive salad for guests, but also a special treat just for yourself. Today I combined one hand full of torn raddiccio and one handful endive leaves into a bowl. I added a [...]
I just catered a beautiful wedding in Loomis at a new (to me) venue called the Loomis Flower Farm. Here are some photos of the wonderful, happy and talented In the Kitchen staff cooking amazing food and creating a convivial atmosphere! Thanks for another great event guys! I love what I do! *Note the the [...]
I love this feeling, putting to bed the old, the past……..starting out fresh……as an ex- boyfriend said upon dumping me, “New beginnings, babe!” Indeed! I know 2012 has a lot of fabulous things in store, and I can’t wait to see what they are! Before we begin a new year, I want to thank you. [...]
January 1st 1pm FREE! You are invited to In the Kitchen’s 4th annual New Years Day Brunch on January 1st at 1 pm! We are mixing it up this year and will feature a South of the Border menu……all vegetarian, all love. This is our way of saying thank you to friends, family and community [...]
Saturday, February 11th KIDS In the Kitchen is BACK! Ages 5-9 Valentines Treats 9-10:30 am $25/child  Cooking is a great way for children to build confidence and learn about the foods that nourish the body and the soul…….in each class we will discuss proper food handling, preparation, kitchen safety, table setting, manners and well [...]
Have you heard that In the Kitchen is offering a Winter CSK (community supported kitchen)? * This makes an awesome Christmas gift! For 6 weeks, you will pick up a box of wholesome prepared convenience foods to aid in the feeding and care of your family throughout the week. Each box will include: 1 qt [...]
I think more and more of us are trying to pair down our lives, simplify the excess and focus on what is real, what is truly meaningful. Christmas is a wonderful time to put this into practice I think. Not that you have to be a scrooge about, I think of it more being a [...]
Victorian Christmas Soup Night, December 14, 5 – 7pm in Nevada City Start your evening at Victorian Christmas with a warming, soup dinner with Living Lands. We’ll be serving soup in downtown Nevada City so you can walk from dinner to the evening festivities on Broad Street. Suggested donation: $7 – $10 per person. All [...]