Enjoy your spring vegetables! One of the easiest ways to prepare vegetables is to grill them! Asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, and peppers are all delicious on the grill. Keep in mind, the more colors on your plate, the more nutrients! So, be an artist – paint your plate with vegetables! Start with [...]

If you were one of those lucky enough to be at The Arbor Gate last Saturday to sample some of Chef Chris’ treats – here are the recipes he promised!! You never know what might be in store for you at your next visit. Herbed Cheese Spread, Rosemary Roasted Nuts, and Cantaloupe Basil Salsa. CREATE AND [...]

We visited a artisanal maker of vinegar today near Banyuls-sur-mer.  Interesting.  He makes several varieties.  His customers include many of the 3-star chefs in France.  We’ll have a vinaigrette with his red wine vinegar tonight.  Yum.  Rosé from our local guy’s box.  Yum squared. What’s special about this vinegar, I suppose, is that it’s made [...]

In December 2010, The Arbor Gate was the first store in the United States to receive the Richard Bramble Saltwater Series Pottery.  To celebrate, the Arbor Gate’s resident chef, Chris Crowder, has developed a recipe for each of the dinner plates in the series. Baked Bonefish 1 Filet of Bonefish Juice of 1 Lime ½ [...]

In December 2010, The Arbor Gate was the first store in the United States to receive the Richard Bramble Saltwater Series Pottery.  To celebrate, the Arbor Gate’s resident chef, Chris Crowder, has developed a recipe for each of the dinner plates in the series. Hot Blue Crab Dip 24 oz Cream Cheese 6 oz Onion, [...]

In December 2010, The Arbor Gate was the first store in the United States to receive the Richard Bramble Saltwater Series Pottery.  To celebrate, the Arbor Gate’s resident chef, Chris Crowder, has developed a recipe for each of the dinner plates in the series. Stuffed Flounder 2 lbs Flounder fillets 1 cup Onion, chopped 2 [...]

In December 2010, The Arbor Gate was the first store in the United States to receive the Richard Bramble Saltwater Series Pottery.  To celebrate, the Arbor Gate’s resident chef, Chris Crowder, has developed a recipe for each of the dinner plates in the series. Redfish on the Half shell 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin [...]