{"id":2259,"date":"2022-01-31T16:39:35","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T00:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livsothebysrealtyca.com\/blog\/?p=2259"},"modified":"2022-03-23T12:58:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T16:58:41","slug":"where-taste-meets-taste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/spu\/where-taste-meets-taste\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Taste Meets TASTE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b42b01\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col span_12 section-title text-align-center extra-padding\"><h2>\n<h3>AN EPICUREAN ADVENTURE IN WINE AND FOOD PAIRING<\/h3>\n<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"margin-top: 12.5px; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 12.5px;\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"default\" class=\"divider-border\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>It was said best by Marcus Gavius Apicius, the 1st-century Roman gourmand, who purportedly coined the phrase, \u201cwe eat first with our eyes.\u201d While the taste of your meal is most important, the aesthetics of a meal can exponentially elevate the experience. A completed dish should feel like a work of art. Similar to an artist using an ideal amount of color to create a painting; the right amount of each ingredient is needed to have the perfect bite. For this issue, we have three separate dishes with complementary wine recommendations for your next event, family dinner or date night.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>Jump to the recipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#appetizer\">Avocado Tomato Bruschetta with a Balsamic Reduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#main\">Filet Mignon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes &amp; Rainbow Carrots<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dessert\">Grain-Free Spiced Pear Upsidown Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"center\"><div style=\"margin-top: 40px; width: 20%px; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 40px;\" data-width=\"20%\" data-animate=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"default\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b43a55\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nectar_image_with_hotspots\" data-stlye=\"color_pulse\" data-hotspot-icon=\"plus_sign\" data-size=\"medium\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-tooltip-func=\"hover\" data-tooltip_shadow=\"none\" data-animation=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1977\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/90f8a-collection-case-e1643911947636.jpg?fit=1977%2C789&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"2279\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/spu\/where-taste-meets-taste\/collection-case\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/90f8a-collection-case-e1643911947636.jpg?fit=1977%2C789&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1977,789\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Collection-Case\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/90f8a-collection-case-e1643911947636.jpg?fit=1024%2C409&amp;ssl=1\" \/><div class=\"nectar_hotspot_wrap\" style=\"top: 55.58057381370968%; left: 9.98797467311812%;\"><div class=\"nectar_hotspot\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nttip\" data-tooltip-position=\"top\"><div class=\"inner\">Sotheby&#8217;s own label 2018 Sancerre<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nectar_hotspot_wrap\" style=\"top: 56.36897807005089%; left: 32.1354908265214%;\"><div class=\"nectar_hotspot\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nttip\" data-tooltip-position=\"top\"><div class=\"inner\">Sotheby&#8217;s own label Champagne<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nectar_hotspot_wrap\" style=\"top: 66.9888720772736%; left: 68.61102704065526%;\"><div class=\"nectar_hotspot\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nttip\" data-tooltip-position=\"top\"><div class=\"inner\">Sotheby&#8217;s own label 2017 Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nectar-split-heading\" data-align=\"default\" data-m-align=\"inherit\" data-animation-type=\"default\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-m-rm-animation=\"\" data-stagger=\"\" data-custom-font-size=\"false\" ><div class=\"heading-line\" > <div><h4 class=\"p1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #dbbd5a\"><span class=\"s1\">THE WINE SELECTION<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"heading-line\" > <div><h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Sotheby&#8217;s Wine<\/span><\/h2> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b44c87\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col padding-1-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"left-right\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-max-width-mobile=\"default\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" >\r\n      <div class=\"inner\">\r\n        <div class=\"hover-wrap\"> \r\n          <div class=\"hover-wrap-inner\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy\" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bac00-sancerre.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"  \/>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Paired with appetizer<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Producer:<br \/>\nAndre\u0301 De\u0301zat &amp; Fils<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Grape:<br \/>\nSauvignon Blanc<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Region:<br \/>\nSancerre<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Tasting Notes:<br \/>\nCrisp, mineral. fresh cut grass, wet stones, green apple<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col padding-1-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"left-right\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-max-width-mobile=\"default\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" >\r\n      <div class=\"inner\">\r\n        <div class=\"hover-wrap\"> \r\n          <div class=\"hover-wrap-inner\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy\" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3f099-pessac-leognan.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"  \/>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Paired with main course<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Producer:<br \/>\nCha\u0302teau Haut Bailly<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Grape:<br \/>\nCabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Region:<br \/>\nPessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Tasting Notes:<br \/>\nBlack currant, cherry, strawberry, plum, tobacco<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col padding-1-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"left-right\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-max-width-mobile=\"default\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" >\r\n      <div class=\"inner\">\r\n        <div class=\"hover-wrap\"> \r\n          <div class=\"hover-wrap-inner\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy\" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6082f-champaigne.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"  \/>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Paired with dessert<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Producer:<br \/>\nLegras<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Grape:<br \/>\nChardonnay<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Region:<br \/>\nChampagne<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Tasting Notes:<br \/>\nMineral, citrus, toasted brioche. Bright and elegant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b46bfe\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"center\"><div style=\"margin-top: 40px; width: 20%px; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 40px;\" data-width=\"20%\" data-animate=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"default\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b47372\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap\" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-max-width-mobile=\"default\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" >\r\n      <div class=\"inner\">\r\n        <div class=\"hover-wrap\"> \r\n          <div class=\"hover-wrap-inner\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy\" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"1801\" width=\"2560\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/d6a70-app_02-scaled-1.jpg?fit=2560%2C1801&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"  \/>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b47e4a\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-2\/5 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nectar-split-heading\" data-align=\"default\" data-m-align=\"inherit\" data-animation-type=\"default\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-m-rm-animation=\"\" data-stagger=\"\" data-custom-font-size=\"false\" ><div class=\"heading-line\" > <div><h4 class=\"p1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #dbbd5a\"><span class=\"s1\"><a id=\"appetizer\"><\/a>APPETIZER<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"heading-line\" > <div><h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Avocado\u202fTomato Bruschetta with a\u202fBalsamic Reduction<\/span><\/h2> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1641508507764\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Avocado\u202fTomato\u202fBruschetta with a\u202fbalsamic reduction\u202fis an appetizer that never disappoints.\u202fCrusty French bread slices with a simple cherry tomato and avocado mixture joined with a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper and a little basil to top it off is appetizing enough that one might be tempted to make a meal out of it. The flavorful Andr\u00e9 D\u00e9zat &amp; Fils Sancerre flawlessly pairs with this bruschetta to\u202ftake this appetizer to new heights. This wine has\u202fplenty of refreshing acidity with notes of fresh-cut grass, wet stones, and green apple making this a dry Sauvignon Blanc.\u202fAdded style points include savoring this combination with the beautiful \u201cPink Moment\u201d in Ojai, catching a sunset\u202fat Rincon Beach, sitting next to a fire at the Santa Paula KOA or even a romantic date night at home. <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-3\/5 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\" data-using-bg=\"true\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"true\" data-bg-color=\"#efe8cb\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-bg-overlay-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\"><div class=\"column-bg-overlay\" style=\"opacity: 1; background-color: #efe8cb;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643916896520\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1 fresh French baguette, thinly sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/4 cup olive oil, divided (If you like garlic, use garlic olive oil just to drizzle over the baguette while they bake)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/2 cup balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and diced<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1\/4 cup basil leaves, chiffonade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643916903611\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Directions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Preheat oven to 350 \u00b0F. Line a baking sheet with<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>parchment paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Place baguette slices onto a prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place into oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">To make the balsamic reduction, add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and reduce by half, about 6-8 minutes; set aside and let cool.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, avocado, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Top each baguette slice with tomato mixture, garnished with basil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Drizzled with balsamic reduction, serve immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b48ea0\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"center\"><div style=\"margin-top: 40px; width: 20%px; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 40px;\" data-width=\"20%\" data-animate=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"default\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b49603\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap\" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-max-width-mobile=\"default\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" >\r\n      <div class=\"inner\">\r\n        <div class=\"hover-wrap\"> \r\n          <div class=\"hover-wrap-inner\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy\" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"1780\" width=\"2528\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7857a-main_06.jpg?fit=2528%2C1780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"  \/>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b4a16d\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nectar-split-heading\" data-align=\"default\" data-m-align=\"inherit\" data-animation-type=\"default\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-m-rm-animation=\"\" data-stagger=\"\" data-custom-font-size=\"false\" ><div class=\"heading-line\" > <div><h4 class=\"p1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #dbbd5a\"><span class=\"s1\"><a id=\"main\">MAIN COURSE<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"heading-line\" > <div><h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Filet Mignon with Steakhouse-Style Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rainbow Carrots<\/span><\/h2> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643844320130\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>No matter what the season, a filet mignon coupled with steakhouse-style garlic mashed potatoes and rainbow carrots is a go-to that is elegant and easy. With a nice, salty crust and tender juicy core, this filet mignon recipe will have every taste bud screaming, &#8220;give me more!&#8221; Marrying the mashed potatoes with garlic cloves easily and deliciously takes this dish over the top. Add in those brilliant rainbow carrots as the root staple of the plate and what more would you ask for!<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>This entree is a work of art that effortlessly appeals to all the senses. To really kick it up a notch, pair it with the elegant 2017 Sothebys Pessac-Leognan. The 2017 Pessac-Leognan has juicy notes of black currant, cherry, strawberry, and plum with a hint of tobacco and a well-defined gravelly mineral finish which makes it a perfect match with this recipe. This recipe makes for a lovely date night or special occasions like an anniversary or birthday dinner.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b4ab16\"  data-column-margin=\"none\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row full-width-content  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex  vc_row-o-content-top\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643847280836\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h5><strong>Filet Mignon with Rosemary and Butter<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b4b32e\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg using-bg-color\"  style=\"background-color: #efe8cb; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643844871030\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3-4 8 ounce thick Tenderloin Beef Filets<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3-4 Tablespoons of Butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Salt &amp; pepper (Season both side generously)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2-3 stems of rosemary<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643844980257\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Directions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Take steaks out about 30 minutes before cooking to get to room temperature<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Pre-heat over to 415\u00b0F<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Salt &amp; pepper to taste (season both generously)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Preheat skillet medium-high heat with oil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Place steak in the hot skillet (sear first side 5 minutes)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">After the first sear, flip, add butter and rosemary stems, and continuously bast in the herb butter (about 5 minutes)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Add skillet in the oven and bake about 4 minutes for medium rare (Depending on how you like your steak, increase time*)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Pull out and let rest for about 5 minutes<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">* Medium rare: 130-135\u00b0, Medium: 135-145\u00b0, Medium well: 145-155\u00b0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b4c131\"  data-column-margin=\"none\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row full-width-content  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex  vc_row-o-content-top\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643847506511\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h5><strong>Steakhouse-Style Garlic Mashed Potatoes<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b4c95a\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg using-bg-color\"  style=\"background-color: #efe8cb; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643845712823\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">6 cups beef broth<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5 pounds red potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5 cloves garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1\u20442 cup salted butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4 ounces cream cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1\u20442 cup buttermilk<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1 teaspoon salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643846004628\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Directions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Bring the beef broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Meanwhile, cut the unpeeled potatoes into 1-inch cubes or chunks. Place the potatoes chunks and garlic cloves into the boiling beef broth and boil until potatoes are tender about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Strain the potatoes from the broth and put the cooked potatoes into a large mixing bowl.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Add in the butter, cream cheese, buttermilk, and salt. Use a masher to mash the potatoes and other ingredients until everything is melted, combined, and completely mashed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b4d690\"  data-column-margin=\"none\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row full-width-content  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex  vc_row-o-content-top\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643847551714\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h5><strong>Rainbow Carrots<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b4de02\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg using-bg-color\"  style=\"background-color: #efe8cb; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643846999679\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3 tablespoons of baby rainbow carrots<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1 tablespoon of olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Chives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643847029348\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Directions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Preheat the oven to 450\u00b0F<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Toss the carrots, olive oil, and 1\/2 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet; arrange in a single layer. Roast, turning once, until tender and slightly browned, 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Sprinkle with salt and chopped chives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b4ea1a\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"center\"><div style=\"margin-top: 40px; width: 20%px; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 40px;\" data-width=\"20%\" data-animate=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"default\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b4f1a8\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap\" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-max-width-mobile=\"default\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" >\r\n      <div class=\"inner\">\r\n        <div class=\"hover-wrap\"> \r\n          <div class=\"hover-wrap-inner\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy\" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/livsothebysrealtyca.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3b7c6-dess_07-scaled-1.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"  \/>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b4fc4e\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-2\/5 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nectar-split-heading\" data-align=\"default\" data-m-align=\"inherit\" data-animation-type=\"default\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-m-rm-animation=\"\" data-stagger=\"\" data-custom-font-size=\"false\" ><div class=\"heading-line\" > <div><h4 class=\"p1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #dbbd5a\"><span class=\"s1\"><a id=\"dessert\">DESSERT<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"heading-line\" > <div><h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Grain-Free Spiced Pear Upsidown Cake<\/span><\/h2> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643848307263\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 7\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>A six-letter word that we all get excited to hear, \u201cDESSERT!\u201d The grain-free spiced pear upside down cake will impress all your guests with its tantalizing appearance and cinnamon and cardamom spice flavor. This light, satisfying and grain-free dessert pairs remarkably with Sotheby\u2019s Blanc de Blancs. The bright minerality of the Champagne amplifies the baked spiced pear flavor of the cake. Adorn the center of the cake with edible flowers, berries or green sprigs to give this already beautiful treat the &#8220;WOW&#8221; factor. If you have any leftovers, this cake effortlessly pairs with a morning cup of coffee or ambrosial tea. This guilt-free delight ceaselessly surpasses expectations which makes this a go-to final course.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-3\/5 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\" data-using-bg=\"true\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"true\" data-bg-color=\"#efe8cb\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-bg-overlay-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\"><div class=\"column-bg-overlay\" style=\"opacity: 1; background-color: #efe8cb;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643916968815\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 7\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grass fed ghee<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup coconut sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 cups almond flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cups tapioca flour<\/li>\n<li>2 Tablespoon. coconut flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon powdered ginger<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon cardamom<\/li>\n<li>3 pears, sliced and halved<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon cardamom<\/li>\n<li>pinch of salt<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs at room temperature, whisked<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons grass fed ghee, melted<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons maple or coconut sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup almond milk<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b50b05\"  data-column-margin=\"none\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row full-width-content  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex  vc_row-o-content-top\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg using-bg-color\"  style=\"background-color: #efe8cb; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1643917015129\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Directions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease a 9 inch springform cake pan then cut out a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">In a large saute pan, melt ghee and coconut sugar and whisk until sugar dissolves. Add pears in batches and toss until pears become slightly soft. Remove from pan to let cool.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Sprinkle pears with cinnamon and cardamon and arrange in fan pattern at the bottom of the pan. Pour remaining caramel mixture on top. There will most likely be left-over pear slices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">In a separate bowl, combine all wet ingredients. Slowly pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix until well combined.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Pour batter on top of pears and smooth out on top with a rubber spatula.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Bake cake for 40-43 minutes. You&#8217;ll know it&#8217;s ready when you can poke the center with a toothpick and it comes out clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Let cake cool outside or the oven for 10 minutes. Release springform pan place platter or cake stand on top. Gently flip cake and peel off parchment paper.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Garnish with flowers, fresh fruit, powdered sugar or decorations of your choice. Serve!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fc9e5b514a7\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"center\"><div style=\"margin-top: 40px; width: 20%px; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 40px;\" data-width=\"20%\" data-animate=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"default\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"p1\">For more information on Sotheby&#8217;s Wine pairings, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/sothebyswine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sothebyswine.com<\/a>, or for local recommendations, contact your local LIV Sotheby&#8217;s International Realty agent at <a href=\"https:\/\/livsothebysrealtyca.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">livsothebysrealtyca.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An epicurean adventure in wine and food pairing with Sotheby&#8217;s Wine, perfect for your next event, family dinner or date 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