Bouchee in the desert

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Named on the menu The Best Chicken Ceaser, it was pretty delicious! Very big portion with a homemade ceaser dressing that is dare I say one of the best tasting ceaser dressing's I have had. I am also pretty sure that they put 2 chicken breasts chopped up because the amount of chicken on that plate was very surprising to say the least, usually you get 1 okay size breast that is hardly enough for the salad, not this time that plate was covered! Easily split between 2 people this salad was awesome. Even my little one got in on the action, she loved that salad which is impressive for a toddler to have such a refined palate.

The Bouchee Cobb, not your typical run of the mill Cobb salad. Again homemade dressing, Blue cheese, and instead of adding tomatoes they put marinated peppers and Kalamata olives in it that gives a last minute little kick. AWESOME! Applewood smoked bacon, hard boiled eggs, grilled chicken, avocado, romaine lettuce and a slice of french baguette, another score!













The Pork Tenderloin sandwich on 9 grain bread. Served cold which kind of was a change of pace considering you would think this would be a warm sandwich was still very appetizing. The pork was seasoned perfectly full of flavor not over cooked so it wasn't dry and the perfect size, not to filling where you are over stuffed. The 9 grain bread was fresh and you get a choice of breads which was nice, served with Roma tomatoes, Romaine lettuce and herb mayo this sandwich was a treat for me. I had accompanied this with the chicken ceaser salad that I shared with the table.








Then it was on to the piece de resistance, The Flowerless Chocolate Cake. Holy crap was this dessert delicious! The size of it to was nothing to complain about either, decadent yet simple and very delicious this is the dessert that would fulfill any chocoholic's dream, with a nice glass of port or late harvest syrah this would be the ultimate. Well done! We will definitely be coming back.

A moment to "Capture" Friday night off!

Anyone in the hospitality industry knows to have a Friday night or Saturday night off is very rare and for some odd reason I scored a Friday night off! What to do, what to do, hahaha. I knew I wanted to drink a bottle of wine and it had been a while since my wife and I drank a good bottle of White. For some reason this bottle had kept my attention from the moment I had seen it the first time. I mean the name itself is enough to do what it says but the more I saw it I wanted to try it, so I grabbed a bottle brought it home invited my parents over for dinner and drank this exquisite bottle of "Capture Sauvignon Blanc Tradition 2010." With the capture I prepared Prosciutto wrapped, Blue cheese stuffed Artichoke hearts and Roasted Red and Golden Beet Salad with Baby Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Dried Cranberries, Shaved Almonds and Creamy Goat Cheese. This food pairing was right on point. The SB had just enough acidity to cut through the creaminess and flavor of the bold cheese while complimenting the dishes. We also drank a different bottle of red, we will get to that later. 

Capture Sauvignon Blanc Tradition 2010 is a blend of Sonoma County and Lake County 100% SB and absolutely delicious! Nuances and aroma of Citrus, vanilla, hints of green apple and gooseberries, with a creamy texture on the palate. I love comparing what the info on the back says to what I and my tasting partners if any think, wine is subjective always remember that! Yes of course what the wine maker and Master Sommelier's say is gonna trump what you or I say but its okay because we are trying to experience the same things they are, everyone's palate is different.