Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Chef Katie's Hunting Trip

Yes she did!
..and she brought home Elk Meat...
...Katie then dragged said meat from the hunting grounds and clear across the western seaboard, over a bridge and through the tunnel to the very Hearth this blog calls its name sake, finding at last a home on one of our favorite blogs and the Sausage Club.

YES WE CAN post the elk meat sausage recipe...check back next week for sausage and...


A Vegetarian Winter Wedding and a heart warming, love affirming recipe for Porcini-Butternut Pot Pie

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

New Year, New Cooking Class!


Explore the beauty of braising.
There is no better way to warm up those you love than cooking a nice piece of meat slowly for hours. The aroma of onions and garlic melting as you deglaze with a simple red wine will fill your home with comfort.

In this class we will learn all you need to know to create a fabulous inauguration feast or a romantic Valentines day tryst.

WHEN: Sunday, January 18, 2009
WHERE: Headlands Center for the Arts
944 Fort Barry, Sausalito, California

Basics in Braising:
-Beef Short Ribs vs. Duck Breasts
-Blood Orange Braised Endive with Rosemary
-Risotto: Proper use of this wonderful rice and extra recipes to take home
-Chocolate Mousse Creme Brulee

SIGN UP!
cookingfromthehearth@gmail.com
no later than January 12th
Class Fee: $70
Class Starts promptly at 2:00 pm and ends at 7:00 pm
Dinner will be served from 6-7:00 pm please feel free to bring your own wine or spirit to share.

Please wear comfortable clothes, closed toed shoes and a big appetite.

Can't travel to Sausalito? check back here for cooking class tips and recipes.




Saturday, January 3, 2009

Welcome to the Hearth!

Getting married? Planning a dinner party? Cooking for one? You've stumbled upon your best resource for recipes and event tips. Our resources are primarily local, totally organic and one hundred percent from the hearth.