golden time with friends

Susann hosted a dinner for friends from near and far. 

Brunch in the garden teahouse

a perfect autumn day for the teahouse brunch with seasonal ingredients prepared by Sara 

bamboo path to the teahouse 

skewers of grilled shishito, kabocha and negi 

bay scallop ceviche with dill and radish 

baked matsutaki mushroom 

steamed eggplant wrapped in shiso 

congee with preserved egg and pickles 

five-spice soy and wine braised short ribs and chestnuts 

canola greens with sesame oil seasoning 

concord grapes and raspberries 

to the beautiful autumn 

an Indian Spring

Drew make a delightful Indian dinner for a gathering in the early spring  evening.

a meal inspired by the spice wonderland

Lara cruises through middle eastern cuisine, inspired by a recent visit to Turkey                          

manoushe (lavash with zatar and cheese)black bean chipotle dip

 Beet and goat cheese salad with arugula and hazelnut 

moussaka

fried spiced cauliflower with tahini sauce

baklava with cardamom ice cream

sweet treats from Turkey