Wow, I don't know about you, but I've had a TON OF FUN with Every Meal A Feast since I began this in May 2007. To end this year, here are my picks for the "Best of" EMAF in 2007, either based on what I liked the most and/or comments from readers like you.
"...and the gloves come off..."
Food Confession: No. 1
Haunted by the Land Lobster
My Cup Runneth Over
The Greatest Sentence Ever*
The Night My Poker Buddies Drank VERY Well
Tony Brings a Tear
You Know You're in Vegas When...
Happy Holidays, and here's to many more adventures -- and misadventures -- with great food and wine in 2008!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Holiday Splurge
Of COURSE the holidays are all about splurging, and to me here's an extra-special one: dinner at Josef's Restaurant located within the Hotel La Rose in Old Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. The interior of Josef's has a wonderful European feel, with a great bar, fireplace, and cozy nooks and crannies for those having a romantic and quiet dinner for two. I also love the food prepared by chef and owner Josef Keller, who's from Switzerland. A few menu highlights include Lobster Bisque, Veal Picada, and Boeuf Bourguignon. During my last meal here a few weeks ago with friends, I had the Emince de Veau Zuirchoise: thinly sliced veal in a mushroom sauce with spaetzle "dumplings". Magnificant!
And if you really want to splurge, I suggest that you book at room at the Hotel La Rose. The hotel, built in 1907 and now on the National Historic Places list, has a great old-time feel, gets supremely decorated at Christmas time, and the rooms are large, clean, and very comfortable. And here's an insider's tip: tell them that you saw their $100-per-night special on their Web site, and they'll honor that. Quiet a deal, if you ask me!
Anyway, Josef's has a special Holiday/New Year's menu. Check it out when you're in the mood to splurge (or simply want a memorable old-time-feel evening).
Monday, December 24, 2007
Happy Holidays!
...to you and yours, this holiday season, from Every Meal A Feast.
Sugar, Sugar
In the window at the The Model Bakery
Lights at the Inn
The driveway leading to the Wine Country Inn
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Holiday Desserts, Baby!
Yes, gift shopping is important this time of year. But so too is stocking up on holiday food and wine goodies. And nothing says "stocking up" like holiday chocolates and desserts. Where to go? Funny you should ask! Here are three great places.
This Main Street mainstay in downtown St. Helena always has a fabulous window display. Their web site is awesome. And the chocolate? Divine!
Cavaliere's Bakeries and Cafes
Two locations: 2600 Mendocino Ave in Santa Rosa, and 626 McClelland Dr in Windsor
Cavaliere's has all kinds of special Christmas desserts, including a Buche de Noel (Yule log), a St. Honore (puff pastry filled with rum custard and raspberry), and a Marzipan Princess Ornament.
In the Montgomery Village shopping center, in Santa Rosa.
Awesome selection of goodies, including a Christmas cranberry tart, a three-chocolate mousse cake, persimmon pudding, and a chocolate bourbon pecan tart.
Enjoy!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Holiday Gift Ideas: Part 3
The countdown continues.... In my posts of Dec 12 and Dec 14, I've given you Xmas gift ideas ranging from vintage cool coasters from Virgins, Saints, and Sinners to tuffles and other gourmet goodies at EnjoyFoieGras.com. So what's the next best thing to giving great food and wine gifts? Giving books about food and wine. Here are some suggestions. And if you want to help support Every Meal A Feast, you can conveniently access Amazon.com through the "Search Amazon.com" feature on the right-hand side of this blog. Enjoy!
American Food Writing
Chocolate Obession
The Tenth Muse
My Life in France
Bruce Aidells's Complete Book of Pork
Kitchen Confidential
Friday, December 14, 2007
Holiday Gift Ideas: Part 2
Only 10 or so days left till Christmas so time is running out to place online gift orders. In my previous post I mentioned some gift ideas, now here are others. Enjoy!
And for something really special, the Highlanders Tin, featuring a picture of William Wallace. Too cool for school.
Strawberry Hill Povitica Company (an Eastern European dessert)
An finally, one of my favorite places to spend time...and money: check out the coasters from Virgins, Saints and Sinners. My personal favorite? The vintage cowgirl one with the "guts, grits, and lipstick" motto.
Happy shopping/browsing/eating/drinking.
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