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THE WORKS
It's nearly May?! 
What a beautiful time of year to cook and eat! The Napa Farmer's Market is really starting to boom, strawberries are here, and Cinco de Mayo is around the corner. 

Whether it's asparagus, peas, or strawberries, all this means cherries and stone fruit are around the corner. 

To pay homage to the seasons we are making shiro-plum and mustard braised pork this week. The decadence required for the still-cool morning with the bright sweetness of forthcoming Summer weather, this dish is the tie that binds us in spring. 

Like many of our heat-n-eat items it's fully cooked and just requires reheating. We suggest having it with al-dente asparagus, roasted mushrooms, and a little lemon zest. Make yourself a frisee salad with english peas and chevre for a perfect meal.

This will find it's way to the case midweek, but don't let that stop you from a Tuesday morning biscuit!
MUST TRY ITEMS THIS WEEK
Country Rib Roast with our Green Garlic, Coriander, and Lemon
Italian White Beans with Chimichurri and Bread Crumb Salsa
Ice Cream Sandwiches are Back!
Salsa Morita
New Fishwife Tinned Fish!
Flour & Water Pasta
Always keep bone broth on hand!

A WELL MADE PASTA

The Bay Area is home to a (French) laundry list of great restaurants. And one cornerstone from the mission district of San Francisco is Flour + Water. We are delighted they are now making amazing organic pasta for everyone to cook at home! 

Come by today and grab a box or four to fill your pantry and ensure dinner is easy any time. 
Click here for Noods.

What is Green Garlic?

When Ryan frist moved to California he worked for a chef from Manresa named Isaac Miller. Unquestionably the best teacher Ryan worked with, Isaac was a veritable encyclopedia for produce and technique. 

On one of the first Spring visits to the farmers' market Isaac showed Ryan green garlic - aka spring garlic. 

It's the same plant that ultimately produces the garlic we all know and love, but it's harvested young and you can eat the entire thing. In the earliest part of the season it looks like a more rugged scallion, as the season moves on it gets large, begins to form its cloves and bulb (see Richard Olney's 40 clove garlic chicken in Mid-may), then by late July the bulbs are fully formed and the garlic is hung to cure and becomes what we know as garlic. 

The flavor of green garlic is milder, and has a sweet onion quality to it. It's more delicate, and exceptionally versatile. We love it crushed raw in chimichurri and tossed on our favorite beans or veggies. We really enjoy it slow cooked in olive oil for hours until its ultra-umami depth appears (secret hint, this is how we marinate our roast beef). 

Ultimately it's one of Ryan's favorite treats of living in California. So next time you're at the Napa Farmers' Market try some green garlic. In the meantime come try the roast beef or white bean salad at Contimo and taste it yourself!
Napa Bike Fest is Back! 
Some fun for the entire family this Cinco de Mayo. 
Live Music, Food, Games, Contests, Giveaways, and it is FREE to attend! 
 
 
 
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