An occasional blog from and about Farmstead Cheeses and Wines, Alameda and Montlcair California’s choice for fine wines and artisan cheeses. Peppered with comments, Jeff’s musings and articles in local publications, as well as photos from Jeff and Carol’s travels in search of the best food and wine, the Farmstead Blog is a fun way to keep in touch with the store.
Here’s a photo of my lovely bride, Mrs. Farmstead, at my 50th birthday bash, putting the final touches on a huge mass of ribs. (Secret: first we smoke the ribs covered in a dry rub over Hickory for 8 hours, then finish on the grill with a mustard/Jack Daniels sauce in order carmelize the sauce [...]
So, we were in Assisi during the Summer of 2005 - doing one of my favorite things: touring churches (funny hobby for a non-religious guy like me!)
We looked up and saw this wacky dog scuplture (approaching two birds) on the face of Baslica di San Rufino about 75 feet up.
Apparently from the 1500s
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Carol and I couldn’t stay away from this place while we were in Florence this summer.
It’s a very simple place - a handwritten menu every day - featuring housemade pastas, bistecca fiorentina, wines by the glass, etc.
They are only open for lunch, and are stuffed to the gills with workers from the nearby Mercato [...]
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