From the prestigious Sierra Mar Restaurant at the Post Ranch Inn comes an exquisite cookbook that captures the romance and mystique of this historic place. Flavorful California cuisine meets classic French and Mediterranean fare in the adventuresome kitchen of Executive Chef Craig vonFoerster. Sierra Mar shares unique and irresistible recipes for all seasons, with a focus on fresh ingredients and creativity, for appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts. Also included are personal notes and wine pairings from respected Sierra Mar sommelier Dominique DaCruz.
For Executive Chef Craig vonFoerster cooking is a personal philosophy, passion, and way of life. Since he began his culinary career, the journey has taken him from his Midwestern roots to the California coast and beyond. At twenty, he worked as the chef of the Perry House in Monterey before moving to Hawaii to serve as Sous Chef in the Bay Club at Kapalua Bay Hotel. He was named Sierra Mar's Executive Chef in 1998
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