Truffled, Soft Scrambled Eggs

Truffled, Soft Scrambled Eggs 5 large eggs 1 pinch (about 1/2 tsp.) Truffle Sea Salt 1 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon Leaning Ladder White or Black Truffle Oil 2 tablespoons crème fraiche 2 chives, thinly sliced fresh ground white pepper to taste Whisk the...
Bacon Cheddar Spinach Quiche with EVOO Crust

Bacon Cheddar Spinach Quiche with EVOO Crust

For The Crust 2 cups white whole wheat or all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fruity, very fresh extra virgin olive oil such as picholine, ascalano or hojiblanca 1/2 cup ice cold waterPreheat the oven to 375. Combine the flour and the salt in the bowl of a food...
Varietal Vinegar Mustard

Varietal Vinegar Mustard

The primary ingredient in mustard is vinegar!  And do you know what that means?  The vinegar used to make a given mustard is HUGELY important in terms of the overall flavor and quality of the mustard.  Let’s demystify the mustard making process, and have all of...
Crab Stuffed Squash Blossoms Fried in UP EVOO

Crab Stuffed Squash Blossoms Fried in UP EVOO

Ingredients For the Filling  1 small shallot chopped 1 green onion, chopped 1 tablespoon UP EVOO oil 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup Mascarpone 1 large egg beaten 8 oz. jumbo lump crab meat (Dungeness, if you can get it), picked through for shells 1/2 teaspoon...
Beet Salad With Fresh Goat Cheese & Toasted Pecans

Beet Salad With Fresh Goat Cheese & Toasted Pecans

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh beets 8 oz. Chevre (fresh goat cheese) 6 cups baby arugula or mixed greens 1 cup whole pecans, toasted 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Leaning Ladder Cranberry-Pear White Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon good quality grainy mustard fresh ground...