Love it, Love it!!!

Thirty beautiful San Diego locals have finally arrived and everyone stands in and around the kitchen with small bites and wine in hand.  The appetizer trio rewards the crowd.

“I found out about this supper club from the Be Wise Ranch newsletter.”

“From Del Mar, we took the “back roads” and got here in 10 minutes!”

Finally Yapo’s outdoor voice announces it …”WELCOME to Food Revolution Supper Club Valentines 2012.”

If you were there, you know the tasty great times we had dining with and getting to know Bill and Phil.  Thank you for your dedication  to raising great healthy foods for us and our local environment.

1. Appetizer was served through the arrival of the last person
2. Be Wise Ranch Salad
3. Talked about Justin of Orfila Winery
4. Yapo Handmade Ravioli
5. Talked with Bill of Be Wise Ranch
6. Sage Mountain Green-Fed Beef + Yapo Braised Short Ribs
7. Talked with Phil of Sage Mountain Green-Fed Beef
8. Dessert

“Did you notice the crunch from the minced rainbow chard stem in that bite?”

“I’m Italian and that was great handmade ravioli!”

“You did it again.  Amazing food AND Great times!”

In addition to diverting most scraps to compost & recycling, the night ended with the beautiful and smart locals donating over $600 for fellow revolutionary Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Foundation.  Yes!!!

A big THANKS & SHOUT OUT to Justin Mund & Orfila Winery for drawing wine straight from the barrel and personalizing the private wine labels for all those attending.

Here is the “Jamie Oliver” personalized event wine bottle we’re mailing over the Atlantic…  Yeadude Jamie!  You’re gonna …Love it, Love it!!!

Stay tuned for the corresponding “new & improved” Food 360 Kitchen episode taped prior, during and after this FRSC.

If we missed you this time, no worries!  Plans are already being made for the next Food Revolution Supper Club …Thinking June for the peak of San Diego’s summer bounty!  Mmmmmmmmmmmm

Final Valentines 2012 Menu

FOOD REVOLUTION SUPPER CLUB Valentines 2012 at 1072 Urania Ave – 6pm

Local partners:  Orfila Winery – Sage Mountain Green-Fed Beef – Be Wise Ranch

 Prix Fixe Menu

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 the Plate: appetizer course

~ barrel 2010 Full Fathom Five ~ 2008 Sparkling Moscato Bianco

Chioggia Gruyere

“candy cane” beet, arugula, cheese stacks

 Flavor Spectrum

oro blanco supreme, rainbow chard, cilantro pesto in cabbage cups

Local Greats

“Full Fathom Five” red wine roasted “Green-Fed” beef

 

the Plate: salad course

~ barrel 2010 Sangiovese ~ 2010 Estate Rose

Be Wise Ranch greens with beech mushrooms, candied walnuts, strawberry balsamic vinaigrette and garlic crustini

 

the Plate: pasta course

~ barrel 2010 Petite Syrah ~ 2010 Estate Lotus

Orfila Winery buerre rouge covered Belze-i “almond tops” mushroom & mascarpone ravioli with rosemary bolillo

 

the Plate: meat course

~ 2009 Estate Montepulciano ~ 2010 Estate Lotus

Sage Mountain Green-Fed Beef stock braised short ribs, carrots and parsnip with Dino kale parmesan chips

 

the Plate: dessert course

~ 2009 Syrah Port ~ 2008 Sparkling Moscato Bianco

Fresh & Dark Chocolate Strawberry Cupid Arrows

~ All Seats Have Been Reserved ~

See the location in our latest Food 360 Kitchen episode.

See Advanced Reservations for donation list to support fellow revolutionary Jamie Oliver.

See Food Revolution Supper Club articles at Jamie Oliver’s BLOG.

All seats are reserved!!!

This morning I took the last reservation for our Valentines event.

• If we have emailed and I replied that 2 seats were yours …Be ready for tasty great times!!!
• If not, no worries.  Join this blog to receive notification and information about our next one in April, May or June 2012.

Love it, Love it!!!  ~Yapo

Valentine’s “Date Night” Menu

FOOD REVOLUTION SUPPER CLUB – Valentine’s – 2/14/2012 at 1072 Urania Ave – 6pm

Local partners:  Orfila Winery – Sage Mountain Green-Fed Beef – Be Wise Ranch

 Prix Fixe Menu

Based on nature, expected vegetables may change

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 the Plate: appetizer course

~ barrel 2010 Full Fathom Five ~ 2008 Sparkling Moscato Bianco

Chioggia Gruyere

“candy cane” beet cheese stacks

 Savory Bites

red romaine wrapped goat cheese & figs

Local Greats

“Full Fathom Five” red wine meets “Green-Fed” seared beef

 

the Plate: salad course

~ barrel 2010 Sangiovese ~ 2010 Estate Rose

Be Wise Ranch greens & more with beech mushrooms, candied walnuts, strawberry balsamic vinaigrette and garlic crustini

 

the Plate: pasta course

~ barrel 2010 Petite Syrah ~ 2010 Estate Lotus

Orfila Winery buerre rouge covered Belze-i “almond tops” or King Trumpet mushroom & mascarpone ravioli with rosemary bolillo

 

the Plate: meat course

~ 2009 Estate Montepulciano ~ 2010 Estate Lotus

Sage Mountain Green-Fed Beef stock braised short ribs, carrots and parsnip with Dino kale parmesan chips

 

the Plate: dessert course

~ 2009 Syrah Port ~ 2008 Sparkling Moscato Bianco

Chuao dark chocolate covered strawberry cupid arrows

$94.50 per person or  $180.00 per couple

Check preferred ~ Credit Cards accepted

“Bro Deal” $175.00 per couple paid by cash/check

See Advanced Reservations for gifts (including a bottle of wine with your names on it) and support fellow revolutionary Jamie Oliver.  Also, see a pair of articles about the supper and us on Jamie Oliver’s BLOG.

Limited seats only // Advanced reservations required Info@YaposHomeCatering.com

See the location in our latest Food 360 Kitchen episode.

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Protein Partner

Yes!

Yesterday I received a call that I’ve been hoping for the last couple weeks.  Phil Noble of Sage Mountain Farm has expanded his operation and now offers local, organic, wheat grass fed cattle through his Sage Mountain Green-Fed Beef operation.

After hearing Phil describe it in detail, I’m looking forward to seeing his herd and the amazing pasture they feed on.

Plus, I can’t express how happy I am with who we have as our FRSC Valentine’s Day partners …Phil, Bill and Justin.  I guarantee you’re going to love meeting them and listening to the passion they bring every day.

No time for rest …I’ve got to put together the menu, advanced reservations information and have it posted by Friday.  Now, it’s definitely going to happen.  Whew.

Stay tuned!!!

Menu Planning

After my visit to some event partners for this next Food Revolution Supper Club on Valentine’s Day, I’m getting excited.  I can already tell this is going to be a delicious “You Gotta Be There” date night …Guaranteed, guaranteed!!!

I’m thinking a savory and a sweet strawberry course after touring Bill Brammer’s amazing Be Wise Ranch, along with unique and tasty great veggie courses.

I’m thinking a braised course to pair with the incredible taste and pleasant mouth feel Orfila Winery winemaker Justin Mund is attaining in those yet to be released wine barrels.  I want to make sure we get what Justin actually has made, so the reds that night will be “just drawn” bottles for that night.  The “grape” on top …We are discussing private, even personalized labels for those that attend.

Like I said …I’m getting excited, it’s going to be tasty times and one of the best nights of 2012.  Seats will be limited and are expected to sell out.  Advanced Reservations with Menu (initial draft) will be released the week.

Love it, Love it!!!

Partner Commitment

Woo Hoo!  We are excited to announce we have a local San Diego wine partner for the Food Revolution Supper Club Valentine’s Day event.  …Orfila Winery!  Plus, Justin Mund the vintner, will attend to share his insights about the wines you will be enjoying.

What I didn’t know …Our farm partner Be Wise Ranch is on the parcel of land beside the Orfila vineyard.  Awesome.  That’s what I call local!

This Friday is going to be my first visit to both.  My plan is to walk the fields with owner/farmer Bill Brannon to get an idea of veggies I “may” have available to make a “first draft” Valentine’s Day menu.  Thereafter, I am going over the hill to Orfila for a tour of the estate and tasting to get an idea about which will pair with which course.  That’s a Good Friday, huh?

Alrighty, I have lots to do.  Stay tuned …Advanced Reservations and first draft Menu will be posted next week!!!

Viva Food Revolution!!!