Local Pairings: A Late Summer Garden

Sunday, July 5, 2009

A Late Summer Garden

We are now in the heat of summer and if you missed out on planting a garden this spring, you may be regretting that decision as you watch the plethora of fresh veggies filling the stands at your Farmer’s Market. Believe it or not, it is still not too late to plant a summer crop. Here are some of our favorites that you can enjoy well into the late summer and early fall.

Culinary Herbs:
Basil-transplant
Cilantro-sow outdoors
Rosemary-transplant
Marjoram-transplant

Veggies to Plant by Seed:
Watermelon
Beans
Cantaloupe
Corn
Cucumber
Melons
Okra
Gourds

Veggies to Transplant:
Sweet Potato
Tomatoes
Peppers

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About Us

At Local Pairings, we feel that there are many pleasures in life that must be savored and enjoyed, like a good glass of wine, delicious food prepared from fresh, local produce, and sharing the flavors of life with loved ones and good friends. Both born and raised in the Napa Valley we are never far from the amazing food, wine and experiences that Northern California has to offer. With Karen’s hospitality and food background and Linzi’s marketing and wine background, we decided to write about our food and wine adventures around the Bay Area. The result…Local Pairings.

Emily Buller is our resident chef here at Local Pairings. Her experience in fine cuisine began years ago when she worked at a local St. Helena restaurant and found her calling to be a chef. After graduating from the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park, New York, Emily returned to her hometown to get her advanced certification in Pastries from The Culinary Institute at Greystone. From there, Emily worked at Napa Grill, Pinot Blanc, Martini House, and the acclaimed San Francisco restaurant, La Folie. Since then, she has started her own Napa Valley catering company and has become well known for the exquisite, high-end dining experience she provides. Many of the recipes that you will find at Local Pairings are provided by Emily and she is always ready to answer any question Karen and Linzi may have about wine and food pairing.