As summer comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking of cooler weather and heartier dishes! Our Short Ribs and Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom is first on our list. Give our recipe a try and be sure to let us know what you think! Beef short ribs 10 English cut, meaty, bone-in short ribs, rubbed with coarse salt 1 tablespoon coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, broken in half 2 bay leaves 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 large yellow onions, sliced about 1/2-inch thick 2 cups carrots, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cups

We loved being part of this year’s event at California Science Center, “Dogs! A Science Tail.” From start to finish this event was full of puppy puns! The grand room was transformed into a replica as an upscale dog park. It featured details such as indoor trees were covered int winkle lights, street lights, green linens and of course, a dog created from fabrics! We prepared a dinner menu that featured several references to the animal of the night. We erved salad which featured croutons shaped like a dog with an entree that we named, “Doggone Beef Steak Filet” which

We are thrilled to share this dreamy floral-filled Rancho Santa Fe wedding is featured on Ruffled Blog! “Held on the grounds of The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, this naturally pretty setting set the tone. As the sun set, guests were escorted to an incredible ceremony space. On a white carpet, guests took their seats on rose gold chairs. The aisle was lined with lush greenery and ivory roses. Our couple exchanged vows beneath the most incredible Chuppah made of lush greenery, and in florals of blush, mauve and ivory roses. To complete the look, the moment was lit with

Our ombre macaron wall from Disney Upfronts with Russell Harris is featured on PartySlate and we are thrilled! Scroll below for the details.   “With so many different tones across the ROYGBIV palette, it can be difficult to nail down your event’s color scheme. Ombré offers the perfect palette compromise — a color family you adore fading from one shade to another. Not only does this make your event’s design more flexible, it makes it totally on trend. Ombré has proven itself as one of the most eye-catching décor trends, which is why we’re sharing some of our favorite fading

Our Dungeness Crab Sliders are absolutely perfect for summer! Scroll below for the recipe to perfect yours. Makes 22 sliders 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup shallots, minced 2 pound fresh Dungeness crabmeat 2 tablespoons chives 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon parsley 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup breadcrumbs Cayenne pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Tartar Remoulade Sauce 22 mini burger buns 3 ripe avocados 22 3-inch bamboo skewers with knots In a skillet, sauté the butter and shallots on medium heat until soft.

Impress your guests with something unique for your next dinner party! Our Eggplant with Manchengo Chorizo Ragu will certainly do the trick! Makes  10  rolls 2  Japanese  eggplants 1/2cup  of  beef  chorizo 1/2cup  grated  manchego  cheese  and  slices  to  serve  under  the  roll 2  tablespoons  fresh  mint,  chiffonade 10  blanched  chives 1/2cup  Vegetable  Marinade (see  recipe  index) Slice  the  eggplant  on  a  mandoline,  about  1/8-inch  thick lengthwise.  Brush  Vegetable  Marinade  on  both  sides  of  the eggplant  and  refrigerate  overnight. Cook  chorizo  in  a  pan  until  all  juices  evaporate,  place  on  a paper  towel  until  cooled.  Mix  the  chorizo  with  the