Bon Appetit: August Issue
To Big Sur, With Love
The August issue of Bon Appetit has hit the shelves. Editor-in-Chief, Barbara Fairchild, in her “Letter From The Editor” (pg 12) writes that My Nepenthe is one of her current favorite cookbook/memoirs, calling it a “valentine” to my childhood at the legendary Big Sur restaurant. Of the “fun and casual grill” menu (Pages 84-89) that I created for them, she says it’s “best served outside,” even if you are not overlooking the gorgeous coastline. I couldn’t agree more.
Take a little of Big Sur and Nepenthe home with you today, wherever you are. Try one of my summer recipes, or make a night of it with all 5 plus wine (you have to pick up the print version for all), starring Mercy Vineyards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc and Nepenthe house favorite, Lucia 2008 “Garys’ Vineyard” Pinot Noir.
Let me know what you think, I would love to hear from you.
You can leave a comment for me below, at the My Nepenthe Facebook page, at Bon Appetit, or all three.
Just picked up a couple of copies of Bon Appétit. Your story and photo spread are terrific! Congratulations!! The recipes are mouth-watering as usual. Hmmm, that must be why my keyboard keeps shorting out. I’m planning on slammin’ down a dozen grilled sardines this weekend, following your recommended lemon/herb treatment. Can’t wait!!
Mark,
Thanks for being a faithful follower of my blog and always writing in response. Hope you enjoy the sardines-downed with a glass of wine, of course-or a cold beer they should be great!
Thanks for the update. I am in Paris right now after two weeks in Northern Spain where I had some amazing grilled sardines and lots of other Basque delicacies. Can´t wait to tell you about my adventures, as I walked 150km of a 700km pilgrim´s route called the Camino de Santiago de Compostello -something I know you would love. Had some wonderful food with cousins near San Sebastian the last couple of days – made me think of you. Can´t wait to get home and read my new issue of Bon Appetit. Congratulations!