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Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered some often-asked questions here, and hope you'll find them useful. |
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I am unable to locate your cheese recipe on your web site as indicated by Michael, while watching KQED this morning. Please direct me. Thank you. P.S. I love your shows! |
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The mozzarella recipe is on the site, on the Recipe page, (in a printable format):
Fresh Mozzarella |
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I would like to buy the olive oil and gray salt that Michael uses on the show. |
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On the NapaStyle web site (Michael's new media company) you can purchase the olive oil, the salt, and a some of his favorite pantry basics and kitchen tools and some really flavorful ingredients that we've been making here at NapaStyle. Just Click Here.
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Please send us information regarding Tra Vigne Restaurant in St. Helena. |
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Tra Vigne restaurant is open 7 days a week from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm. We recommend reservations for lunch, especially on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Meals are served on the terrace or in the courtyard, depending on weather. The address is 1050 Charter Oak, St. Helena. (tel: 707-963-4444). It is right on Highway 29, at the south end of St. Helena. |
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I was wondering if you could give me the address of the hardware store you shop at for your presentation items. Is it in Napa? |
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The store that Michael highlighted in his show is Hacienda Hardware. The address is:
1989 St. Helena Highway
Rutherford, Ca (707) 963-8850
It is located in the Napa Valley, on Highway 29, in the town of Rutherford. The store is on the west side of Highway 29, in a wood building that looks like an old train depot. It is right across the street from Rutherford Grill and Beaulieu Vineyard, and in front of Niebaum Coppola Winery. It's only a few miles down the road from Tra Vigne Restaurant. |
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I can't seem to find the TV listings of when you are on PBS. |
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The TV listings are on the website. Go to the TV Episodes page, and in the left upper box you will see "Stations Carrying the Show". Click there and you will see all the listings. Or, click here. |
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Any cooking classes coming up? |
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Unfortunately, Michael doesn't have any classes scheduled right now. However, we are trying to put a live web class schedule together for the future. If you sign up for the newsletter, we will let you know when we have that ready (not until late 2001). |
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My husband says he would really like the Bloody Mary recipe that Michael does! |
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Bloody Mary with Corn Juice
This is a recipe where the ratio is the important factor. The key is
to keep everything VERY fresh, so juice only what you will be using at one
specific sitting.
Tomato Juice (fresh) 75%
Corn Juice (fresh) 25%
Optional: alcohol of choice to desired strength.
Ground fennel seed (toasted) 1 T
Gray Salt 3 T
Celery Salt 2 t
Mix all together. A larger amount can be made, and it will keep great
flavor for two weeks in a sealed air-tight container. |
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I need the portobello mushroom recipe for a party Saturday night! |
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You can find it right on the web site on the Portobello Mushrooms page.
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I can't seem to find the recipe that was featured for Blue Cheese Caesar dressing on the PBS show. |
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You can find the recipe on the site, on the Recipe page (in a printable format only):
Blue Cheese Caesar Salad
or you'll find it in The Tra Vigne Cookbook, which is available through the web site on the
Tra Vigne Cookbook page. |
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