Yountville NapaStyle Store Opening

Michael Chiarello Blog Feed · 07-09-2008, 04:50 PM

Taking a break from the kitchen of our new NapaStyle store in Yountville, I'm happy to report that we've opened the doors and are ready to greet you. What's got my creative attention this week are a few garden-to-table ideas that we've made for the opening event (this Sunday, July 13th), such as Apricot Black Anise Marmellata, or Cambozola Roasted Garlic spread with Crispy Rosemary. I've asked Rick at Cook's Company Produce to find me Apricots from that I can have hours after they are picked. In this day and age, that is hard to do, even for many restaurants. But guess what - he came through! The Marmellata is spectacular. And slowing it down just a bit allows me to pick the rosemary from my garden, get local lavender and sage, and capture the flavors of summer in each jar. I'll post the recipe here for you to try yourselves! (http://www.michaelchiarello.com/blog...yMarmelata.pdf) Its a joy to share the ultimate in fresh flavor with visitors to the Napa Valley. Hope to see you here soon. Ciao! Ottimo Paninoteca Menu / Click image to download PDF

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isilzha · 07-09-2008, 05:10 PM

Love the shirt.

BerryBaby · 07-09-2008, 06:40 PM

I'll have to try the recipe.

I make quite a few of Michael's recipes and they are incredibly delicious!

Food Network Fan · 07-09-2008, 08:09 PM

Michael and Ina have some of the best things that are easy to make for 4 or 40. You could easily make them regular weeknight meals or serve them to guests.

BerryBaby · 07-09-2008, 08:51 PM

For my Christmas in July party next Monday, I'm making a version of Ina's Roasted Shrimp and Orzo, Michael's Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto and Seasoned Bread Crumbs, Paula's Fresh Fruit Tart and MY fresh veggie chopped salad with red wine and olive oil dressing (all veggies will be from the local farm, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers and red onion).

Everyone is already asking for the recipes so I'm making copies, rolling them up and tying them with ribbon for each guest to take home.

Maybe we will get a few more members to join us as well!