Newsletter - September 2006



News from Clementine's Kitchen		Tools and Techniques for the Home Chef September 2006

There is a lot happening at Clementine's Kitchen this month.

Mike Cleary and Kevin Kahl from Magic 63 will be back for a LIVE broadcast from our store this Friday, September 8th.

Once again we are proud sponsors of the Carmel Valley TomatoFest at Quail Lodge this Saturday, September 10th. If you're there come on by and see us.

See you soon!
Drew and David

In this issue

	SIGN UP TODAY! Order your Holiday Gift Baskets now! Phil's BBQ Sauces LIVE at Clementine's Kitchen New Tapenades From Coeur d'Olives Mike Cleary and Kevin Kahl - LIVE September 8th Don't forget - TomatoFest is Sunday, September 10th! Get those Knives Ready for the Holidays

Order your Holiday Gift Baskets now!

We're proud to announce our new Gift Basket Program including personal and corporate gift options. Our brochures will be here soon, but here is just one example of a great holiday gift idea. This Thanksgiving basket is $99.95 and should be ordered ahead to be ready when you are.

The gift basket will include these, or similar items on the same theme. Finished baskets are wrapped in cellophane with the bow on the outside.

Other choices include BBQ, Tea for One, Birthday and the Grand Gourmet (for the Epicurean!), to name a few. Of course, we will continue to offer custom gift baskets and will be happy to design a program for your business or personal gift needs this season. Contact David to learn more today!

Be sure to update your postal mailing address on the link below to receive your basket brochure in the mail! Just click on the Update Profile/Email Address button at the bottom of this page.

If you plan to ship these gift baskets, or have us ship them, please contact us regarding federal and state laws regarding the shipping of wine to some states.

Phil's BBQ Sauces LIVE at Clementine's Kitchen

Yes, "Phil" Varni and his wife will be guests of Mike Cleary and Kevin Kahl this Friday, September 8th during the live broadcast from our store on KIDD Magic 63 (630 AM) from 11am to 2pm.

Phil's BBQ sauce is a true family secret. The original recipe dates back 2 generations! Phil's grandfather made the first batch. Phil's mom enhanced the recipe. Phil began with the recipe 20 years ago. He tweaked it a bit to create Phil's Original. After many years of cooking it on his home stove, friends and family have encouraged him to bottle it and the result is Phil’s BBQ Sauce.

Phil's Grilling Tips:

With pork and chicken sprinkle with garlic salt and brown both sides. Baste with your favorite Phil’s BBQ Sauce and slowly cook the sauce onto the meat and keep turning and basting until preferred doneness is achieved.

To reduce the amount of grease drippings and to cut down on open flames, trim beef steaks to 1/8 inch fat. If you like juicy hamburgers, use ground beef that is 15 to 20% fat. Have your fish filets cut from 1 to 1 ½ inches thick as any thinner the fish will dry out too quickly. Pork chops should be at least 1 to 1 ½ inches thick and is ready when the meat is no longer pink along the bone and the juices run clear.

Use tongs to turn meat. A fork will punch holes in the meat and allow the natural juices to escape causing the meat to lose flavor and become chewy.

When grilling meats, it’s best to turn meat once. Use the lid to assist your cooking when you desire medium to greater doneness. Closing the lid decreases the cooking time by applying heat to all sides of the meat at once.

and of course, get your Phil's BBQ sauce at Clementine's Kitchen in Original, Hot E Nuff and Hawaiian styles.

New Tapenades From Coeur d'Olives

You've already fallen in love with our 18 year Balsamic from Coeur d'Olives, now fall in love again with his new line of Tapenades.

Les Cooper will be here this Friday, September 8th and will be sampling his Tapenades, as well as being interviewed by Mike and Kevin during their live radio broadcast.

Come in for a taste an you'll soon see why we think this is another favorite to add to your list!

Mike Cleary and Kevin Kahl - LIVE September 8th

This Friday, September 8th, come by and meet Mike Cleary and Kevin Kahl as they broadcast LIVE from the Cafe at Clementines. They will be interviewing local food and gourmet personalities and having lots of fun with David, including the popular 'Stump Mike' quiz where Mike tries to identify odd gourmet gadgets that David has found for him.

Also featured this week will be Tim Fisher, one of the owners and chefs at the newly opened Point Joe's Monterey. Their innovative seasonal cuisine includes a good selection of fresh and sustainable fish (Tim and co- owner Francisco Mellado were chefs at the Portola Cafe at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for many years). Come by and meet Tim and ask him about his new venture (I think he will have some samples too, but I am not sure!).

Don't forget - TomatoFest is Sunday, September 10th!

Get those Knives Ready for the Holidays

Remember our professional knife sharpening - only $1 an inch.

Ron Albright, our master knife expert, will be happy to sharpen your knives to perfection. He has a mobile lab in his van and comes to Clementines whenever we have knives to sharpen. Just bring in your knives and he usually can have them back in a day or two. You'll be amazed at the difference a sharp knife can make.

Remember, a dull knife can be more dangerous than a sharp one because of the extra force you have to use to get it to cut anything. But be careful when you get your knives back because you'll have to get used to having them so sharp! Band-aids not included.