Fresh
 Photo: Rose Gallagher
Even
in the busiest season, most
nights, I come home to a simple
routine. As the sun sets, Rose
and I sit on the porch and catch
up on the day. We'll try a new
cheese or wine that one of us
has discovered, or enjoy an
old favorite. Eventually we
move to the kitchen, where we
continue talking and tasting
as I begin experimenting with
the ingredients that will become
dinner. Our kids, now old enough
to have their own schedules,
show up and join the conversation.
We set the table and eat our
meal together. No matter where
our busy lives take us during
the day, dinnertime brings us
back to what matters most: family.
 Photo: Chris Berggren/Sonoma Custom Image
For
me, creating a delicious menu
and pairing it with special
wines is rewarding and fun,
but sharing it with people
I love is what makes it
complete. At their most
essential, food and wine
are opportunities to connect.
Whether I'm preparing a
feast for two hundred or
dinner for my family, this
is the philosophy that guides
me.
|
