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Single varietals in the U.S. in most cases, must contain a minimum of 75% of one varietal type. Therefore, even a bottle that is labeled a Cabernet Sauvignon, may have up to 25% of another type of grape. Typical “blenders” with Cabernet are Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. While a single varietal may have 100% of one varietal, there is no limit on mixing grapes from different vineyards as long as they are from the same vintage year.
When comparing ..read more
Chef, author and television icon Julia Child would have had her 100th birthday this month. She was born on August 15, 1912 in Pasadena, California and had a reputation from the beginning as a lively prankster with an adventurous personality.
In 1948, Julia moved to Paris, France with her husband Paul Child. She quickly developed a passion for French cuisine and attended the Cordon Bleu cooking school. She used her training to adapt sophisticated French recipes for Americans in a two-volume ..read more
David Wolfe and Sacred Chocolate is coming back to two Mollie Stone’s stores on Thursday, September 27, 2012. You can get up close and personal with David during this free book signing event while munching on his line of delicious raw chocolate, Sacred Chocolate.
This is the perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping early – buy one or two of David’s books, have him sign it for a friend or family member, and wrap up the personalized book with some ..read more
Once you have tasted a perfectly prepared Hanger Steak, you’ll be hungry for more information about this flavorful cut of beef. You may also know it as a “Bistro Steak” (due to its popularity in France) or a “Butchers’ Cut” (because butchers would often take it home for themselves).
The Hanger is located inside the steer, attached to the last rib and the diaphragm such that it looks like it is “hanging” from the diaphragm. Each Hanger consists of a V-shaped ..read more
Many of us have had boiled or steamed lobster, but did you know that it’s just as quick and easy to grill a lobster? Grilled lobster has incredible flavor that’s perfect for a light summer meal. We use just a bit of butter and fresh lemon juice on our lobster, then serve it with boiled or roasted new potatoes and a glass of Chardonnay. (Our favorites right now include Edna Valley Chardonnay, Caves De Lugny Unoaked Chardonnay and Stag’s Leap ..read more
Early July through late September marks heirloom tomato season. Each variety has a distinctly delicious flavor, with equally distinct names to match: Golden Jubilee, Tigerella, Gold Medal, Pineapple, Big Rainbow, Vintage Wine and Castaluto, just to name a few of the thousands of varieties available.
Heirloom tomatoes are history on the table, treasured traditions passed on from generation to generation. Unlike common tomato hybrids that have been adapted to meet modern expectations (such as disease resistance), traditional plant breeding of heirloom ..read more
Pimm’s No. 1 is a British gin-based liqueur made with quinine and a proprietary mixture of spices, herbs and fruit juices. The resulting flavor is unique: citrusy, herbaceous and spicy-sweet.
Created in 1820s London by an oyster bar owner named James Pimm, this reddish-brown liqueur was initially served in small tankards to aid digestion. It was so popular that they began bottling it in the 1860s. “No. 1” was followed by five other liqueurs (numbered 2 through 6 for whiskey, brandy, ..read more
Have you heard? Jeni Britton Bauer is coming to Mollie Stone’s on August 10 & 11! She will be signing her James Beard award-winning cookbook Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home while we host a pop-up scoop shop with samples of her creative and delicious ice creams.
After browsing through the cookbook brimming with more than 100 drool-worthy ice cream recipes, we asked Jeni if she would let us share one of her most popular recipes: Salty Caramel Ice Cream.
Even though there ..read more
“Pop in” Mollie Stone’s for a “Pop-Up” Scoop Shop & Cookbook Signing with Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams!
Jeni is visiting two Mollie Stone’s locations this August to sign her James Beard award-winning cookbook while you sample her incredible ice cream. Mark your calendars with the following dates and locations:
Friday, August 10, 2012 11am – 1pm Mollie Stones Pacific Heights 2435 California Street, San Francisco
Saturday, August 11, 2012 11am – 1pm Mollie Stone’s Burlingame 1477 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame
Keep reading to learn more about Jeni ..read more
We got something new in our freezer section…the ice cream section to be specific: COOLHAUS COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES!
Each one of these frosty treats consists of handmade ice cream sandwiched between two delectable cookies. The five mouthwatering combinations, from left to right, include:
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie with Dirty Mint Ice Cream: Taste the difference of mint ice cream made with real mint leaves. Ginger Molasses Cookie with Mango Sorbet: Spicy, sweet, and 100% vegan! Chocolate Chip Cookie with Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice ..read more