frank's birthday or oyster shucking by tomales bay ...

dinners with friends

the location.

marshall, tomales bay, california
the picnic.
✳ fresh shucked oysters with sauce mignonette & fresh horseradish
✳ caper & shallot poached salmon with almond-walnut mayonnaise

✳ marinated herring salad { recipe here }
✳ porchetta tonnato with caper berries
✳ thyme roasted pork tenderloin with ratatouille

✳ ottolenghi's green herb couscous salad
the cakes.
✳ goat cheese cheesecake { recipe here }, "geburtstagskuchen" and raspberry marzipan tart

A {surprise!} birthday dinner on the water ...

dinners with friends

the location.
marshall, tomales bay, california
the menu.
✳ la tur with rosemary raisin crisps, olives, radishes & roasted almonds
✳ grilled kobe beef burgers with cheddar & avocado
✳ coleslaw & arugula with shaved parmesan
✳ raspberry-marzipan tart with whipped creme fraiche