Gabriella Gets Fresh

Gabriella Gets Fresh

toms.jpgChef Sean Baker is mad for tomatoes this time of year, and who can blame him? Especially since he’s gotten down and dirty, so to speak, with the growers of Lindencroft Farm who create exciting fresh veggies and herbs for Baker’s experimental menus. The garden gurus of course, are Stephen and Linda Butler, and they grow dozens of tomato varieties, from which chef Baker will choose 20 or so to fool around with. This dining delirium will feature many other beautiful greens and vegetables grown at Lindencroft — but the spotlight is on the tomato!

I was in Italy – so I couldn’t be there. But I heard it was sensational. Details at 11.

World’s Greatest Cookie?

World’s Greatest Cookie?

cookie.jpgYes, this just might be the world’s greatest cookie – right here – at The Buttery. It’s the mighty, two-fisted Pecan Sandie. Buttery shortbread cookie, three inches in diameter, rimmed with crushed pecans and topped with the most sinful rosette of chocolate ganache in town. Go get it. Eat it!