The Incomparable Peter Norman
For those of you who watch “Duet”- There is one episode which was devised by the producers to cover-up a disastrous pilot, (nothing to do with me!!) where I must introduce the episode by saying: “This is an unusual Duet..because this time, it’s not my story..” And so I will say this again.. but yet, [...]
Rima Olvera & Peter Norman’s Grilled Fresh Shrimp with Tarragon and Pistachio Butter
20 large fresh shrimps, cleaned by cutting through the back of the shell with scissors, removing the sand vein, but leaving the head attached (if you simply insist on it, you can remove the heads, but they look and taste much better with them on..) Carefully butterfly the shrimp tails (open them, but leave [...]
Omnivore Gastronomic Society and Supper Club- tonight with Alona Vineyards!
I decided that I will start putting up the menus from my monthly members-only Supper Club here on my blog.. Ok, maybe not all the full menus, all the time, because let’s face it, I happen to be an ego-driven megalomaniac who is convinced that other chefs will rip off my ideas.. But, I will [...]
Friday Fish Club
First of all, let me apologize for the long time since I posted, but I have a good excuse: I was busy!! (Busy eating food, drinking wine, riding my bike around, cooking at Omnivore, and generally enjoying life!!) So I hope you will forgive me, and I’m sure you will, when you hear about the [...]












