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Salisfy – More Than Meets the Eye

Salsify, a humble and rather uncommon root vegetable, makes its way onto many of our winter menus. But don’t be fooled by this rather plain looking winter veggie, its flavor is truly delicious when cooked properly. There are two types of salsify from different origins. White salsify was first cultivated during the 16th century in […]

Day Boat Scallops – Jewels of The Sea

Jewels of the sea, otherwise known as “Day Boat” scallops, often take center stage at The Kitchen. If you have never had a scallop, let alone a day boat scallop, you’re in for a treat. Historically scallops have symbolized fertility and the divine feminine. Venus, the Roman goddess of love and fertility, emerges from a scallop […]

Ewetopia Dairy – A Taste of Bliss

Just down California Highway 99 outside of Turlock, a husband and wife team run an incredible sheep dairy in Denair, California. Craig Meadows and Andrea Mongini started Ewetopia Dairy in 2012 with the idea that happy animals make delicious cheese. Meadows and Mongini are both large animal veterinarians. At their dairy farm, their main focus […]

The Humble Onion

Always the bridesmaid and never the bride, the onion can be deemed the most humble vegetable in the culinary world. Used in nearly every cuisine, it often acts as the “heavy lifter” to elevate a dish. Indigenous across the world, it is believed that our predecessors ate wild onions before farming was invented over 5000 […]

“All Hail Caesar…Cardini, That Is”

The Caesar Salad is undoubtedly one of the most famous salads in the world, but its origins are a bit surprising. It doesn’t have deep Italians roots like many believe, nor was it named after a Roman Emperor. The salad was a desperate attempt to feed a hungry crowd after a restaurateur in Tijuana, Mexico […]

Persimmons – Fall’s Forgotten Fruit

In the cool days of autumn we seek brightness and warmth. We find them in the golden and fiery colors of fall foliage, orange pumpkins and persimmons! Often referred to as “the food for the gods,” persimmons typically don’t cross our plates as often as they should. There are hundreds of varieties of persimmons, but […]

Randall’s Pumpkin Bisque 2.0

As the weather cools, we embrace autumn and the wonderfully warm and savory food that comes with it. The return of the season’s beloved colorful pumpkins and squash are celebrated by the masses, and we find comfort in rich soups, spices and hearty dishes. Our patriarch, Randall Selland, welcomes the season annually with his pumpkin […]

Salmon and Smoke

Salmon and smoke have been an illustrious combination for centuries. Along the Northwest coastline of the United States, salmon are revered and were a main food source for our predecessors. Their spawning and migration patterns from river to sea were carefully observed in hopes of catching a bounty to provide nutrient rich food throughout winter. […]

Porcini Mushroom

During late summer when temperature, moisture and seasons align, magic happens in wooded forests and Porcinis begin to emerge. This universally beloved ingredient grows worldwide, but we get ours right from the woods of the Mendocino Coast. Favoring the floors of pine trees and near the edge of grassy clearings, foragers find Porcinis poking through […]

Kimchi

Tangy, spicy and sweet flavors entice the palate after taking a bite of crunchy Kimchi, which is a traditional Korean dish served with nearly every meal as a small plate or condiment and often used as an ingredient in a variety of meals in Korean culture. Dating back to the 7th century, originally used a […]

The Tomatoes of Watanabe Farms

The Tomato stands as Sacramento’s unofficial fruit of the summer. Local farmers’ markets and grocery stores are brimming with beautiful tomatoes of varying shapes, sizes and colors. During harvest, a faint tomato scent perfumes the warm air of nearby fields. And at The Kitchen, we look forward to the bountiful summertime tomato season and using […]

Herbal Tisane

After a delicious meal in the countryside of the South of France, an herbal tisane or “tea” service is prepared tableside. Fresh mint, basil, and lemongrass are gracefully snipped with scissors by a gentleman wearing white gloves then steeped in boiling hot water. Each sip of the herbal tisane is fresh and bright making for […]