Tag Archive for '2010'

This Just In: Spring Lamb

Our favorite sheep herder, Don Watson, stopped by yesterday with our first spring lamb. Born just after Thanksgiving, these lamb have been raised primarily on milk and more recently, have been grazing on mustard and clover. Don’s flocks have a wide grazing range including many nearby vineyards. It’s a symbiotic relationship, with the sheep gaining additional space to roam and forage while…

Menu for Whole Hog Dinners 2010

Fried pork trotter with ancient Roman oenogarum

Terrina of pork ears with horseradish, celery heart, and frisée

Warm antipasto of pork tongue, artichokes, and black truffles

Sardinian pork tripe braised with saffron and mint; aged provolone
and Red Flint corn polenta

Spiedino of pork liver, Meyer lemon, crostini,
and pancetta with garlic-hazelnut butter

Pork kidneys sauté trifolati

Bruschetta of pork belly rillettes and Firebrand rye bread
with avocado and pickled carrots…

Thank You East Bay Community!

Saturday was a big success. $17,297 was raised for Haiti earthquake survivors. Seventeen-thousand-two-hundred-and-ninety-seven dollars! Wow. Thank you to everyone who came out & showed their support & gave so generously. A special thanks to Adelmise Warner for organizing the event & getting us involved. If you were not able to make it to the fundraiser on Saturday, please consider…

Whole Hog 2010 is Under Way

In preparation for Oliveto’s Whole Hog Dinners sauerkraut is fermenting, prosciutto is curing, and orders are being placed. Chef Canales has already made some of the menu available including…