Recently I spent the afternoon with my brother Tim touring his farm, First Rain Farm in Nevada City. Tim has spent the last year bringing this fallow farm back to life with animals, plants and the general hussle that creates life and movement on a piece of land. Tim supplies most of the greens, kale, [...]
I love showing the photos from behind the scenes of a big event….I find the focus, the creativity, the mess and everything else that goes into presenting a beautiful dinner to be just as interesting as the finished product. Here is the menu from the dinner: dinner at riverhill farm, july 14th, 2012 [...]
In the Kitchen was in full swing this past weekend, having the honor to provide the food for two extraordinary weddings! Here are a few photos of the beautiful food (and ladies!) behind the scenes and in action! One of the weddings was held at Dinner Bell Farm in Chicago Park- we cooked 50 chickens [...]
I am super busy this weekend, I have 2 weddings back to back on Saturday and Sunday , this is unusual for me so I am making sure I am REALLY prepared! Many of you know me through my cooking classes and community education, but some of you may not have ever tasted an entire [...]
This week we got our first CSA box of the season from our beloved Soil Sisters- members of Living Lands Agrarian Network. This early in the season, we know to expect a lot of GREEN for a few weeks before the other veggies start to come. I made a delightful dish with fresh fava beans, [...]
I am so excited to be among the cooks and food enthusiasts showcasing the amazing bounty that Riverhill Farm is growing this year! Make sure to sign up SOON for your seat at the farm table. I am cooking for the July 14th dinner! I hope to see YOU there! Here is the info. [...]
Till this fall….see you later CSK! Make sure to you email me if you want to be included on our fall CSK info list!! Good things are in store!
One of the many community members that use In the Kitchen is Susan Meager of Nana’s Bakery! She sells her divine baked goods at The Nevada County Growers Market! Here is a bit of info about what to expect at the market that just opened for the season last Saturday! If you go, make SURE [...]
* I was unable to attend this event last night, but Erin Thiem, owner of the Outside Inn did. Here is a review from her wonderful blog InnSide Nevada City of the evening! A gathering of people to a delicious meal with local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Jim Gates, owner of Nevada County Free Range Beef, [...]
In The Kitchen KIDS Culinary Camp In The Kitchen is thrilled to offer our 4th annual KIDS In the Kitchen Summer Camp! DATES: June 11-14th and July 16-20th M-F 9am-12 noon Ages 7 and up $300/person $275 for a friend or sibling signed up for the same session Here is what makes In the Kitchen [...]