The weatherman calls for a series of Pacific storms to begin shortly, dropping what may be 8 – 10 inches of rain on northern hillsides. We’ll see. We certainly need it, as January was the driest on record in many Northern California counties; including San Francisco, which received absolutely zero precipitation in the wettest month […]
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I am getting ready to grill racks of ribs for the Super Bowl crowd gathering later today, and I need something to accompany it. What’s more American than a slaw with bacon and bleu cheese? Here we go! INGREDIENTS 1 small cabbage, thinly sliced 1 smaller radiccio, thinly sliced 1 red pepper, sliced salt pepper
Whereas the last days of 2014 were noted for welcomed rain and mild temperatures, 2015 began with icy and dry conditions. The vines are not threatened by the days of frost as they are dormant this time of year; more people are worried about their citrus trees. The hills have turned a brilliant green, local
It is that time of year to start eating healthy again, and what can be more nutritious than chicken-noodle soup? Here is a classic Vietnamese spin to a worldwide favorite. Serves 6. INGREDIENTS: 8 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade) ¼ cup chopped ginger 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped finely 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
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We here at Taft Street enjoyed a bountiful Thanksgiving with family and friends. The holiday weekend brought the additional gift of rain, and more is due over the next few days. Though the Russian River continues to flow below normal rates, our reservoirs are still at desperately low levels, and the Sierra snow pack is
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We made a bunch of Taft Street Toffee last month; so much that we have quite a bit left over. Not a problem, as part of our Christmas tradition is an assortment of biscotti. This year we will add toffee biscotti to the assortment! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 vanilla
The crush is over, and a good one it was. The rains have begun, lightly at first, but gaining in intensity. The San Francisco Giants have won a very exciting World Series. Yes, life is very good indeed! In the cellar our crew took in the last of our clients’ grapes in mid October. Our
This is a rich, easy-to-prepare dessert that matches well with a full bodied red like the Taft Street 2112 Alexander Valley Merlot. We are serving the pairing at this weekend’s gala – 2014 Wine Road Food and Wine Affair. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups butter (preferably local/organic) 2 cups sugar 2 cups quality semi sweet or dark
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Taft Street’s Harvest #33 is drawing down, as an exhausted cellar staff brings in the final lots of client grapes. The overall impression of the vintage was speed; the grapes came in early and all at once. Quantities varied, with Pinot Noir a bit heavier than usual and Chardonnay a bit lighter. Taft Street finished
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Sriracha sauce has long been a staple on our table. However, a month or so ago my neighbor Jay turned me on to a tangier alternative. We went through a half gallon of the stuff last month! It is amazing. INGREDIENTS: 3 dried ancho chiles 3 sliced red Fresno chiles, cut ¼ inch thick 1
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