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Green on Green on Green: First Friday at Black Cat, May 1st
Nettle Potato Leek Soup, Green Garlic Rolls, and live piano by Jack Leung at Black Cat Ceramics — First Friday, May 1st in Fort Bragg.
First Friday Pop Up: Chef Chantelle at Black Cat Ceramics
Chef Chantelle brings Nettle Split Pea Soup with wild boar ham to Black Cat Ceramics in Fort Bragg for First Friday.
Nettles, New Beginnings, and a Friday Night in Fort Bragg
Spring is here and the nettles are up: Nettle Split Pea Soup with wild boar ham at Black Cat Ceramics in Fort Bragg, First Friday, April…
Rooted in Mendo: Springing Back into the Season
Rooted in Mendo: Springing Back into the Season There’s something sacred about returning to a place that feels like home—not just the house-and-keys kind, but the…
Winter Wanderings: Exploring Flavor and Inspiration from Trinidad to Mexico
Winter Wanderings: Exploring Flavor and Inspiration from Trinidad to Mexico As the winter off-season settled over Mendocino, I found myself with a rare gift—time to travel.
Cooking with the Seasons
Cooking with the Seasons: Embracing Nature’s Rhythm in the Kitchen As a chef, I’ve learned that the best meals don’t start with a recipe—they start with…
The Heart of Farm-to-Table
The Heart of Farm-to-Table: Why Sourcing Locally Matters Food is more than what’s on our plates—it’s a connection to the land, the farmers, and the seasons…
My Culinary Journey
A Love Letter to Food: My Culinary Journey Food has always been more than just sustenance to me—it’s a language, a memory, a connection. It tells…