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	<description>Local. Sustainable. Organic. In that order.</description>
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		<title>Paso Robles: Foodies Welcome!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bon Apetit magazine just listed Paso Robles as one of America&#8217;s Foodiest Small Towns. And they mentioned Villa Creek Restaurant as one of the foodie havens! Sure, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ran away with the gold and the feature article, but we think we&#8217;re just as good if not better&#8230; Of course, we might be a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=villacreek.wordpress.com&blog=2405202&post=61&subd=villacreek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://villacreek.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/paso-robles-foodies-welcome/</link>
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		<title>A Few of My Favorite Things</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Crisp&#8230; Rich&#8230; Fragrant&#8230; Alive. Is it a new wine? Cab? Syrah? Rhone Blend? White? Chardonnay with not too much oak? NO! It&#8217;s Fall! Autumn! Harvest! The time where leaves fall, grapes become wine, air becomes cool, and food is at it&#8217;s best. I so look forward to this time of year.  All the things I [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=villacreek.wordpress.com&blog=2405202&post=58&subd=villacreek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Listen Up! Upcoming Radio Appearances</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tune in! Coming up in the next few weeks, Chef Tom will be a special guest for the following radio shows:
Grapevine Radio
Saturday, August 23, 12-1 pm
920 AM KVEC
Keeping it Fresh with Charles Myer
Wednesday, September 3, 4:30-5 pm
KCBX FM90
Charles and Tom will broadcast from the Templeton Farmer&#8217;s Market as they discuss local farmers, producers, and the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=villacreek.wordpress.com&blog=2405202&post=54&subd=villacreek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://villacreek.wordpress.com/2008/08/22/listen-up-upcoming-radio-appearances/</link>
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		<title>Sustainable as a Theme</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dining in all the fabulous restaurants in the big cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco, you can find a wide array of themes. You can find facilities with Nuevo Latino, Italian, French, Dim Sum… classic themes like these, while some restaurants rock the latest trend, which could be whatever the Food [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=villacreek.wordpress.com&blog=2405202&post=51&subd=villacreek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://villacreek.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/sustainable-as-a-theme/</link>
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		<title>Summer Treasures</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Once again the walk-in refrigerators of Villa Creek have been graced with the presence of beautiful summer treasures. As I step into the cool frigid air and lay my eyes upon the shelves I see unbelievable produce and dream of dishes to prepare for patrons. Flats filled with juicy strawberries, blueberries, black mission figs, cherries [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=villacreek.wordpress.com&blog=2405202&post=50&subd=villacreek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://villacreek.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/summer-treasures/</link>
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		<title>Rabbit with Mole Negro</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a local, regular or first time diner coming in this weekend you are in for a treat.  We will be featuring our kitchen staff&#8217;s favorite Braised Rabbit with Sauteed Bloomsdale Spinach, Creamy Polenta and Mole Negro.  We do this dish from time to time and has gained much popularity from [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=villacreek.wordpress.com&blog=2405202&post=48&subd=villacreek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://villacreek.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/rabbit-with-mole-negro/</link>
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		<title>Food &amp; Wine Classic in Aspen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For all of you who have read and remember the post on our charcuterie program I would like to update you on the progress of said meats.  Over the last 6 months We have used, in the restaurant, salami, lomo and house cured Jamon. I was fortunate to be able to take one of the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=villacreek.wordpress.com&blog=2405202&post=46&subd=villacreek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://villacreek.wordpress.com/2008/06/18/food-wine-classic-in-aspen/</link>
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		<title>Gazpacho with Tomato Sorbet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The perfect starter for those warm Paso Robles evenings, here is another recipe to showcase Windrose Farm&#8217;s assortment of organic heirloom tomatoes.
Yields 6 servings
5lbs heirloom tomatoes
1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 red pepper, seeded and diced
1 small white onion
3 cloves garlic
4 tblsp. good Sherry vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and Pepper to Taste
PUREE TOMATOES, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=villacreek.wordpress.com&blog=2405202&post=44&subd=villacreek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://villacreek.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/gazpacho-with-tomato-sorbet/</link>
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		<title>Recipe: Windrose Farm Tomato and Mint Pesto Risotto</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During the summer and early autumn months, Bill and Barbara Spencer at Windrose Farm bring us the most bright and beautiful heirloom tomatoes. Here is one of many recipes written to showcase the Windrose bounty.
MINT PESTO
2 CUPS LOOSE PACKED MINT LEAVES
1/2 CUP LOOSE PACKED PARSLEY LEAVES
3 CLOVES GARLIC
4 TABLESPOONS PINE NUTS
1/4 CUP GRATED PARMESEAN CHEESE
1/2 [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=villacreek.wordpress.com&blog=2405202&post=43&subd=villacreek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://villacreek.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/recipe-windrose-farm-tomato-and-mint-pesto-risotto/</link>
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		<title>Villa Creek Short Ribs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This classic winter dish was designed to pair with the Rhone wines from local vintners and house friends Justin and Heather Smith at Saxum Vineyards.
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
10# Beef Short Ribs or Beef Brisket
2 Sliced yellow onions
1/4 cup peeled garlic cloves
4 dried avocado leaves
4 chopped tomatoes
2 oaxaca pasilla chiles
2 guajillo chiles
2 ancho chiles
1 tsp whole coriander seed
1 [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=villacreek.wordpress.com&blog=2405202&post=42&subd=villacreek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://villacreek.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/villa-creek-short-ribs/</link>
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