Ribs and Terry Hoage 2006 Grenache Reserve AMGP 93

Simple grilled ribs - these were fast cooked. So tasty !

They were cleaned to bone. 

Villa Creek & Fire Grilled Tortas

Was considering opening one of the below 2002 Villa Creek wines I have been hoarding.....but decided to go with the 2008 Villa Creek Avenger AMGP 93
The Tortas had chicken,tomato,cheese,paprika bacon,and refried beans from Johnny's ( best -not sure how they make them taste so good?)

Tuna Steaks al la Plancha and 2009 Unti Grenache

Fresh Tuna and 2009 Unti Grenache -AMGP 91
I just made sandwich on Toast and some Spinach...

Fishing Vessel was in this weekend.

I picked up some swordfish( see previous post) and some Ahi tuna....Yumm
This is fresh ! Fish.

Swordfish, Risotto,Spinach & Pinot 2007 Laetitia Reserve du Domaine

2007 Laetitia
Reserve du Domaine - AMGP 93
Really good Pinot - last of 2 bottles
Swordfish was excellent
Opened the 2008 Opolo Mourvèdre - AMPG 91 - had a very different nose and taste after the pinot. It was very good....and should taste great today

Shiggy Expresso

Fix bike tire- get some coffee...

Whites - J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 2005 & 2010 Denner Theresa

AMGP 93 & 93

Pepper Plants

They are Ready ! Naga Bhut Jolokia
"Ghost Peppers"

Made Hot Sauce from Fatalii (Orange Peppers) and Red Jalapeños and Red Serrano's last week

Rochioli 2011 Rose of Pinot Noir

AMGP 95
One of the best Rose you can get!

Ventura

Great beach day
No more driving....wahoo

2005 Saxum Rocket Block & Oregon Premium Blacklock Grassfed Burgers

AMGP 98
Wow !
It got better....should have let it open for longer.


Burgers were excellent! No cheese...just thin sliced tomato and a little Serrano aioli.
And Heinz.

Test2

Test

Spanish Tortilla - San BuenaVentura style

Tater tots in food processor,pepperdew peppers,Nelsa's tomato garlic mix,my roasted peppers,assiago cheese , salt and eggs.

Was Really good.

Classic Andalusian (Ventura) Gazpacho

Adapted from El Faro,Cadiz , Spain
- Taken at 11:08 AM on July 30, 2011 - uploaded by ShoZu

Portugal Day 1 - Lisboa

Found the Hotel....its down the street.

We will go to this park in the coming days

From the plane

Portugal Day 2 - Belem

Portuguese Seafood Cataplana - 1st Try .....Brilliant

Cataplana is a Portuguese seafood dish, popular on the country's Algarve coast. It is also the name of the special cookware used to prepare the dish, which is traditionally made of copper and shaped like two clamshells hinged at one end and able to be sealed using a clamp on either side of the assembly.

 CATAPLANA

So Here is the recipe:

In Saute Pan-

EVOO( extra virgin olive oil)

Thin slice Onion & Fennel - sweat on low heat.

Add Garlic & Bell pepper,Salt ,pepper,Especiaria(Portuguese spice mix)

Then add Diced peeled tomatoes....cook then cover.....set aside.

Create Fish Stock (about 3/4 cup) add small amount of tomato paste - set aside

Nelsa bought some Creme de Marisco packet for this fish stock....you could also use clam juice.

Then in Cataplana:

EVOO & Garlic & Bay leaf...heat to combine flavors.

Cataplana transfers heat very quickly.....garlic should not burn!

Remove pan from Heat.

Now you start Layering the ingredient.

Start with Vegetable mixture.

Then add chopped Piri-Piri pepper.

Layer Fish,Shrimp and squid.

Add lemon wedges.

Sprinkle with cilantro & parsley.

 Add fish stock and 1/2 cup of white wine.

Close lid & lock Handles down.

Cook for 7 min on High Heat.

It will start steaming quick...and start to bubble at edges...you can sort of tell it is ready.

Villa Creek 2009 White AMGP 91