Thursdays in the Kitchen are BACK!

Thursdays in the Kitchen: Exploring the Autumn Harvest classes start this week at the Fullerton Arboretum!

Don’t forget, folks! The Jonathans are back on Thursday nights at the Fullerton Arboretum this fall! Our three part, holiday focused cooking series kicks off this week with an Early Fall Dinner Party. The menu

Fig Jam with Balsamic Vinegar, Made from Backyard Figs: A Recipe & Gallery

Figs! Fresh from the farm. Oh MY.

Fresh backyard figs, washed and cut into quarters.

Figs have, without a doubt, been an overriding force for OurLocaltopia this season.  These tender gems have somehow made their way onto our plates and into our kitchens with alarming regularity lately, and none of us…. none of us can ever seem to turn them down.

Thursdays in the Kitchen Class Recap & Recipes: Succulent Summer Fruit at the Fullerton Arboretum

Tonight saw the last class in the summer set of Thursdays in the Kitchen at Fullerton Arboretum. Chefs Jonathan Dye and Jonathan Duffy Davis instructed an excellent menu that included tropical sangria, prosciutto wrapped figs with St. Andre, stuffed pork chops, a stone fruit crostata, and more! Click through to see more pictures of the evening and to find the link to the recipes…

Figs and Fresh Ricotta: Watch & Eat!

We promised it was on the way, and now here it is! Enjoy our brief video tutorial on making homemade ricotta cheese and pairing it with grilled bread, local honey and fresh figs. This delightful snack can be enjoyed as an appetizer, as part of a tapas style menu or even for dessert. Figs are bountiful and delicious this time of year, so take advantage of what’s in season, and try it out! We think you’re going to love it! And read on for the text version of our fresh ricotta recipe…