In case you haven't noticed, I'm no longer updating this blog. The existing entries should provide a good sample in any case, and I doubt people outside Google really care what we're eating on a daily basis.

DINNER

 

Soups

                DREAMY MUSHROOM

                CHICKEN CACCIATORE

 

Salads

                BLACK AND WHITE RICE SALAD

                Jasmine and black Thai rice

                with peas, smoked chicken and

                diced red onion

 

                THAI VEGETABLE SALAD

                Long beans, baby carrots, mushrooms

                and eggplant, marinated in

                coconut milk and green curry paste

 

                SPINACH AND BUTTER LETTUCE WITH FRUIT

                Organic baby spinach, and chopped

                butter lettuce, black mission figs,

                strawberries, grapes, balsamic vinegar

                and extra virgin olive oil

                ORGANIC MIXED GREENS

 

Entrees

                BBQ BEEF BRISKET

                Served with a sweet, hot BBQ sauce

 

                RED RICE AND BLACK BEANS

                Mexican rice topped with black beans

                and steamed broccoli

 

Sides

                CORN ON THE COB

                CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

                GARLIC BREAD

                Sliced sourdough bread, topped with

                a spicy garlic butter and parmesan

                cheese and baked

LUNCH

 

Soups    DREAMY MUSHROOM….not Vegan

             CHICKEN CACCIATORE

 

Salads

           THAI BEEF SALAD

           julienne strips of marinated angus beef

           lime juice, garlic, fish sauce, cilantro, mint

           sesame seeds & sesame oil, chilies. Tamari

 

           MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD

           marinated organic English cucumbers, dill, pepperoncini's

           red onions,kalamata olives, capers, lemon juice, extra virgin

           olive oil, French feta cheese, cherry tomatoes

 

           TUNA CANNELLINI BEAN ANTI PASTO

           marinated albacore tuna, cherry tomatoes, red onions, basil

           roasted garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, bluelake green

           beans, kalamata olives, red wine vinegar

 

           CARROT PISTACHIO LENTIL COUS COUS…..vegan

           steamed marinated organic carrots, French lentils, wheat semolina

           golden raisins, tomato chutney, English peas, toasted pistachios

 

           VIETNAMESE CAULIFLOWER SALAD….not vegan

           steamed  organic cauliflower marinated in turmeric, fish sauce, sesame oil

           chilies, mint, cilantro, sesame seeds, green cabbage

 

Entrees

          CHICKEN COR DON BLEU

           frenched free range chicken breast filled w/ black forest

           ham, Swiss cheese,, breaded and baked in the oven

          Finished w/ a Sauce Supreme

 

          SANTA CRUZ SURFERS PIE…NOT VEGAN

          layers of sautéed organic Swiss chard, cannellini beans, seitan

          garlic, fennel, oregano, molasses, mire poix, thyme, baked in the

          oven finished w/ mashed potato crust

 

Sides

       WILD RICE PILAF

       SAUTÉED HARICOT VERTS

 

Desserts

       New York Cheese Cake, KLP, Mint Julip, Italian Rum Cake

       Yellow Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Button 

DINNER

 

Salads

	BUTTER LETTUCE AND BEEF

	Organic butter lettuce chopped,

	with grilled sliced flank steak,

	dried cranberries and a 

	chipotle dressing

 

	SPINACH SALAD

	Baby spinach, sun dried tomatoes,

	black mission figs, sliced

	red onions, mint, crème fraiche,

	chives and lemon

 

	MARINATED HARICOTS VERTS

	Organic spring, French green beans,

`	roasted red peppers, Niciose olives,

	yellow teardrop tomatoes, marinated 

	with balsamic vinegar, anchovies, 

	garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil

 

	ORGANIC MIXED GREENS

 

Entrees

	GRILLED THAI CHICKEN THIGHS

	Petaluma chicken thighs, marinated in

	garlic, ginger, fish sauce, tamari,

	sambal and sesame oil, 

	served with a pan jus

 

	JAPANESE SEVEN SPICE MARINATED TOFU

	With a green onion, ginger vinaigrette

 

Sides

	STEAMED BASMATI RICE

	THAI MIXED VEGETABLES

	Baby carrots, eggplant, 

	long beans, peas and mushrooms,

	sautéed with garlic, ginger, 

	coconut milk and green curry paste

LUNCH

  

Soups  PAZOLE

           SWISS CHARD & LENTILS

 

Salads

          CARROT ALMONDS

          shredded organic carrots, green onions, toasted almonds

          rice vinegar, red currants, cumin…FAT FREE / VEGAN

 

          PAELLA SALAD

          seared sea scallops, prawns, free range chicken, chorizo

          English peas, diced tomato, mint, rice vinegar, peppers

 

          OLD FASHION POTATO SALAD

          organic red potatoes, red onions, parsley, hard boiled eggs

          applewood smoked bacon, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, white

          wine vinegar

 

          MINTY ZUCCHINI SALAD

          organic zucchini, corn, mint, red onions, chili powder, lime

          juice, olive oil……VEGAN

 

          SMOKED SALMON & ASPARAGUS SALAD

          marinated hearts of palm,steamed organic asparagus, red onions

          Nova Scotia , Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar

 

          MOROCCAN SALAD

          feta cheese, mint, cinnamon, Israeli cous cous, olive oil, red

          onions, parsley

 

Entrees

         TURKEY LASAGNA

         ground free range turkey thigh meat, simmered in a robust

         organic marinara sauce, layered in between sheets of tender pasta

         savory blend of ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheese

 

         SPINACH LASAGNA

         steamed organic spinach folded into a savory blend of ricotta

         cheese,mozzarella, parmesan cheese w/ fresh herbs, nutmeg

         eggs,layered in between tender sheets of pasta finished w/ a

         robust organic marinara sauce

 

Sides

        GRILLED ORGANIC ASPARAGUS

 

Desserts

        Old Fashion Apple Pie, Whoopee Pies, Coconut Layer Cake

        Chocolate Midnight Cake, California Fruit Tart 

DINNER

 

Soups

                THAI RED CURRY GRILLED PINEAPPLE DUCK SOUP

                SWEET ALMOND GARLIC

 

Salads

                CAESAR WITH GRILLED MUSHROOMS

                Chopped romaine lettuce, with

                grilled mushrooms and an egg less

                Caesar dressing

 

                MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO

                Fresh sliced mozzarella,

                roma tomatoes, kalamata olives,

                red onions, oregano, red wine

                vinegar and olive oil

                ORGANIC MIXED GREENS

 

Entrees

                GRILLED TRIO OF SAUSAGES

                Fresh spicy pork, German veal

                and lemon chicken sausages,

                BBQ grilled served with two mustards

 

                POTATO MISO GRATIN

                Layers of sliced potatoes,

                white mushrooms, grilled zucchini,

                mushroom miso gravy, topped with

                Panko bread crumbs

 

Sides

                ROASTED RED POTATOES

                BRAISED RED CABBAGE

LUNCH

 

Soups     SWEET ALMOND & GARLIC BISQUE

               RED CURRY DUCK   SOUP

 

Salads

                        FARFALE PASTA SALAD

                        al dente pasta blue lake green beans, diced tomato

                        garlic, shredded parmesan cheese, lemon juice, extra

                        virgin olive oil, dill

 

                        PICKLED JAPANESE CUCUMBERS

                        sliced organic English cucumbers, pickled ginger, sesame

                        seeds & sesame oil, brown sugar, tamari, rice vinegar

 

                        HONEY MUSTARD TEMPEH SALAD

                        seared organic tempeh, roasted red peppers, portabella mushrooms

                        leeks, blue lake green beans, bean sprouts, honey mustard vinaigrette

 

                        GREEK SPINACH SALAD

                        organic baby spinach, roasted red peppers, grilled organic eggplant

                        julienne red onions, roasted tomato, toasted pistachio nuts, Greek feta

                        cheese tossed in a Lemony Oregano Vinaigrette

 

                        MINTY ZUCCHINI SALAD

                        julienne organic zucchini, corn, new Mexico chili powder, mint

                        lime juice, red onions, extra virgin olive oil

 

                        WILTED ORGANIC GREENS

                        lightly steamed organic Swiss chard, sautéed onions, port plumped

                        sun dried cherries, French feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil

 

Entrees

                      CHICKEN ADO BO A LA VELASQUEZ

                      braised free range chicken w/ garlic, ginger, organic tamari

                      lime , cider vinegar, spices, hard boiled eggs, grape seed oil

                      PANS ~IT

                      boiled glass noodles, sautéed organic carrots, cauliflower,broccoli

                      achoite paste, chili oil, garlic, ginger, organic tamari,sesame oil

 

Sides

                    STEAMED ORGANIC BASMATI RICE

                    BROCCOLI POLONAISE

 

Desserts

                    HAZELNUT MOUSSE CAKE, LEMON BARS, BANANA CREAM PIE

                    HAWAIIAN DELIGHT, ZUPPER INGLESE CAKE, CHECKERBOARD TORTE

LUNCH

 

Soups     SWEET ALMOND & GARLIC BISQUE

               RED CURRY DUCK   SOUP

 

Salads

                        FARFALE PASTA SALAD

                        al dente pasta blue lake green beans, diced tomato

                        garlic, shredded parmesan cheese, lemon juice, extra

                        virgin olive oil, dill

 

                        PICKLED JAPANESE CUCUMBERS

                        sliced organic English cucumbers, pickled ginger, sesame

                        seeds & sesame oil, brown sugar, tamari, rice vinegar

 

                        HONEY MUSTARD TEMPEH SALAD

                        seared organic tempeh, roasted red peppers, portabella mushrooms

                        leeks, blue lake green beans, bean sprouts, honey mustard vinaigrette

 

                        GREEK SPINACH SALAD

                        organic baby spinach, roasted red peppers, grilled organic eggplant

                        julienne red onions, roasted tomato, toasted pistachio nuts, Greek feta

                        cheese tossed in a Lemony Oregano Vinaigrette

 

                        MINTY ZUCCHINI SALAD

                        julienne organic zucchini, corn, new Mexico chili powder, mint

                        lime juice, red onions, extra virgin olive oil

 

                        WILTED ORGANIC GREENS

                        lightly steamed organic Swiss chard, sautéed onions, port plumped

                        sun dried cherries, French feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil

 

Entrees

                      CHICKEN ADO BO A LA VELASQUEZ

                      braised free range chicken w/ garlic, ginger, organic tamari

                      lime , cider vinegar, spices, hard boiled eggs, grape seed oil

                      PANS ~IT

                      boiled glass noodles, sautéed organic carrots, cauliflower,broccoli

                      achoite paste, chili oil, garlic, ginger, organic tamari,sesame oil

 

Sides

                    STEAMED ORGANIC BASMATI RICE

                    BROCCOLI POLONAISE

 

Desserts

                    HAZELNUT MOUSSE CAKE, LEMON BARS, BANANA CREAM PIE

                    HAWAIIAN DELIGHT, ZUPPER INGLESE CAKE, CHECKERBOARD TORTE

DINNER

 

Soups

                HOT AND SOUR CABBAGE TOFU

                BEEF VEGETABLE WITH COUSCOUS

 

Salads 

                ARUGULA FIG SALAD

                Organic baby arugula, black mission figs,

                feta cheese, red onions, croutons,

                honey sherry vinaigrette

 

                ENDIVE BAY SHRIMP

                Red and yellow endive, bay shrimp,

                avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes

                candied pecans, chili, citrus,

                green onion and olive oil

                ORGANIC MIXED GREENS

 

Entrees

                GRILLED PORK CHOPS

                Marinated in apple cider vinegar

                paprika, mustard, sage, olive oil

                served with a brandy sauce

 

                LEMON SCENTED FUSILLI PASTA

                With English peas and zucchini

 

Sides

                WHITE BEAN PUREE

                MULTI COLORED BABY CARROTS

LUNCH

 

Soups  

        BEEF VEGETABLE COUS COUS 

        HOT & SOUR CABBAGE & TOFU 

 

Salads 

        MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD 

        marinated English cucumbers, bluelake green beans, red 

        onions, dill, lemon juice, garlic, Greek feta cheese, mint 

        extra virgin olive oil, kalamata olives, capers, roasted red 

        peppers, pepperoncini's 

 

        ARAME SLAW 

        shredded & marinated red and green cabbage, maple syrup 

        rice vinegar, sesame oil, green onions, red peppers, black 

        seaweed 

 

        SPRINGTIME SPATZEL SALAD 

        herbed Austrian dumplings w/ sautéed fennel, dill, shallots 

        roasted red peppers, green onions, rice vinegar 

 

        MUSHROOM & ASPARAGUS ANTI PASTO 

        steamed domestic mushrooms, organic asparagus, cherry 

        tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh 

        mozzarella, Italian parsley 

 

        DENVER RIBS 

        slow roasted and marinated Colorado lamb ribs 

        Served at room temperature w/ a sweet & spicy bbq sauce 

 

        CUCUMBER & YOGURT SALAD 

        shredded organic English cucumbers w/ non fat organic yogurt 

        cumin, lime juice, cayenne pepper, paprika 

 

        EAST INDIAN PEA SALAD 

        marinated English peas, diced organic carrots, mint, cilantro 

        ginger, garlic, mustard seeds, fenugreek, chilies, curry powder 

        cabbage, onions, toasted pine nuts 

 

Entrees 

        A SIMPLE GRILLED WILD KING SALMON 

        a California delicacy served w/ a simple brown 

        butter, parsley & fresh lemons 

 

        PASTA PRIMAVERA 

        al dente fussily pasta w/ English peas, sugar snap peas 

        bluelake green beans Served w/ a lemon dill scented 

        cream sauce 

 

Sides 

        Organic Mashed Potatoes 

        Organic Steamed Asparagus 

 

Desserts 

         California Fruit Tarts, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, Old Fashion Apple 

         Pie, Blueberry Pie, Sour Cherry Crumb, lemon Blueberry Bars 

DINNER

 

Soups

	DREAMY GARLIC 

	CHICKEN LAMB BARLEY MUSHROOM

 

Salads 

	FUSILLI AND GARBANZO SALAD

	Spinach fusilli pasta, garbanzo beans,

	kalamata olives, parsley, artichoke hearts,

	champagne, vinegar and olive oil

 

	SMOKED TROUT AND FRUIT SALAD

	Smoked trout, raisins, blood oranges, 

	strawberries, mint citrus marinade

 

	ANTS ON A LOG

	Celery strips filled with 

	organic peanut butter, 

	topped with raisins

	ORGANIC MIXED GREENS

 

Entrees

	GRILLED FILET MIGNON

	Marinated in red wine, garlic, 

	rosemary and olive oil, served with

	a veal reduction sauce

 

	FENNEL AND MUSHROOM FRITTATA

	Sliced fennel and mushrooms,

	sautéed with olive oil, garlic,

	and white wine cooked in 

	cream, eggs and goat cheese

 

Sides

	CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

	BRAISED SWISS CHARD

LUNCH

 

Soups   

        CHICKEN ~LAMB ~MUSHROOM BARLEY 

        DREAMY MUSHROOM BISQUE 

 

Salads 

       GOLDEN BEETS & FRENCH FETA CHEESE 

       steamed organic golden beets marinated in a champagne 

       parsley vinaigrette, shallots, cherry tomatoes, French feta 

       cheese 

 

       OLD FASHION POTATO SALAD 

       organic red potatoes, applewood smoked bacon, Italian parsley 

       red onions, hard boiled eggs, Dijon mustard mayonnaise, white wine 

       vinegar 

 

       MOROCCAN ROMAINE SALAD 

       crisp organic romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, toasted walnuts 

       French feta cheese, sesame seeds, orange zest, lime juice, extra 

       virgin olive oil, cumin, mint 

 

       VIETNAMESE BEEF SALAD 

       julienne angus beef, lime juice, mint, cilantro, fish sauce, chili paste 

       sesame oil, seeds, tamari 

 

       NINA'S KIM CHEE 

       marinated organic napa cabbage, cilantro, chili paste, tamari, green 

       onions, sesame seeds & oil, rice vinegar, lime juice 

 

       CATALAN POTATO SALAD 

       organic fingerling potatoes, brown lentils, marinated red onions, mint 

       cumin, bluelake green beans, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic tomato 

       vinaigrette, toasted almonds 

 

       TUNA VERA CRUZ 

       albacore tuna, lime juice, jalapenos, cilantro, English cucumbers 

       hot house tomato, marinated red onions, olive oil 

 

Entrees 

       FRIKKADELLE ~ A SOUTH AFRICAN MEAT LOAF 

       ground Colorado lamb, ground pork, mint, parsley, carrots 

       eggs, bread crumbs, garlic, cloves, coriander, milk 

       Served w/ a Mushroom Miso Gravy 

 

       TOFU LENTIL LOAF…vegan 

       a savory organic blend of tofu, brown lentils, basil, roasted 

       galric,mire poix, Scottish oats, tamari, almonds 

       Served w/a Mushroom Miso Gravy 

 

Sides 

       ORGANIC POTATO & TRUFFLE GRATIN 

       STEAMED ORGANIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS…not vegan 

 

Desserts 

       Banana Cream Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, German Chocolate Cake 

       Old Fashion Apple Pie, Chocolate Midnight Cake 

DINNER

 

Soups

	TOMATO BASIL...fat free

	ROASTED SHRIMP BISQUE

 

Salads

	WILTED CABBAGE COLESLAW

	Red and green cabbage, wilted 

	with balsamic glazed onions, 

	cider vinegar and olive oil

 

	ENGLISH CUCUMBER AND SEAFOOD SALAD

	Sliced English cucumbers, smoked salmon

	and tuna, red onions, 

	with a pomegranate vinaigrette

 

	ASPARAGUS SALAD

	Steamed chopped asparagus, feta cheese,

	roasted tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, 

	crème fraiche, red wine vinegar, garlic

	ORGANIC MIXED GREENS

 

Entrees

	GRILLED WHITE SEA BASS

	With a red pepper coulis

 

	GARBANZO AND LENTIL STEW

	with spinach and chard

 

Sides

	ROASTED GARLIC POTATOES

	STEAMED BROCCOLI

LUNCH

 

Soups 

         ROASTED SHRIMP BISQUE 

         TOMATO BASIL….fat free 

 

Salads 

         FRENCH FETA & RUBY GRAPES SALADS 

         toasted organic almonds, Meyer lemon zest, mint , Italian 

         parsley, cinnamon, garlic, red currants, red ruby seedless grapes 

         extra virgin olive oil, French feta cheese, leeks 

 

         FIERY TOFU &N MUSHROOM SALAD….vegan 

         organic mung bean sprouts, sesame seeds, roasted domestic mushrooms 

         Asian style chili paste, organic tofu, tamari, ginger, sesame oil, green onions 

 

         TUNA NICOISE SALAD 

         albacore tuna, roasted tomatoes, haricot verts, heard boiled eggs, capers 

         kalamata olives,  fingerling potatoes, organic mixed greens, lemon vinaigrette 

 

         PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM PIZZAS 

         roasted organic portabella mushrooms, organic marinara sauce, shredded parmesan 

         cheese 

 

         BAKED STUFFED ARTICHOKES 

         steamed & marinated Castroville artichokes , filled w/ a savory cracker 

         crumb and herb stuffing , finished w/ shredded parmesan cheese 

 

         GRILLED THAI CHICKEN SATE 

         marinated free range chicken tenderloins , spicy Thai peanut marinade 

         Served w/ a Thai peanut vinaigrette 

 

         PICKLED JAPANESE CUCUMBERS...vegan 

         sliced organic English cucumbers, tamari, ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar 

         sesame seeds 

 

Entrees 

         SLOW ROASTED BERKSHIRE PORK 

         Served w/ a Savory Pork Jus  

 

         MUSHROOMS COBBLER 

         morels, domestic, chanterelles, mire poix & love 

         baked in a puff pastry crust 

 

Sides 

        HERBED SPATZEL 

        BRAISED RED CABBAGE 

 

DESSERTS 

        Chocolate Pecan Pie, Brownies, Cookies, Magic Bras 

LUNCH

 

Soups  

          NEW ENGLAND STYLE CLAM CHOWDA 

          SPICY BEANS & GREENS…VEGAN 

 

Salads 

          OLD FASHION POTATO SALAD 

          steamed organic red potatoes, diced red onions, chopped 

          Italian parsley, hard boiled organic eggs, sodium nitrate free 

          applewood smoked bacon, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, white 

          wine vinegar, kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper 

 

          ITALIAN STYLE VEGETABLE PRIMAVERA SALAD 

          roasted organic eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red 

          bell peppers, red onions, nicoise olives, oregano, basil, diced 

          tomato, haricot verts, extra virgin olive oil, golden raisins 

 

          VIETNAMESE CAULIFLOWER SALAD 

          marinated organic cauliflower, napa cabbage, mint, cilantro 

          turmeric, sesame seeds & oil, fish sauce, ginger, chilies, garlic 

          green onions 

 

          A SIMPLE  TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD 

          batons of organic English cucumbers, roma tomatoes, oregano 

          garlic, lemon  juice, red onions, extra virgin olive oil 

           

Entrees 

          GRILLED RIB EYE STEAKS OF ANGUS BEEF 

          Served w/ a bleu cheese port wine butter 

          Finished w/ a Port Wine Veal Jus 

    

         VEGETABLES AL FORNO 

         a roasted medley of organic vegetables, fingerling 

         potatoes, roasted red peppers, fennel, domestic mushrooms 

         eggplant, kalamata olives. Finished w/ roasted garlic tomato 

         based sauce, fresh herbs, shredded parmesan cheese & bread 

         crumbs 

 

Sides 

          ORGANIC POMME FRITS 

          BRAISED ORGANIC SWISS CHARD 

 

Desserts 

         New York Cheese Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, Lemon Poppy seed 

         Cake, Pecan Shortbread, Pumpkin Pie, German Chocolate Cake 

         Lemon Zips