Blanch and shock English Peas, puree in blender with water, kosher salt & white pepper then strain. Season jumbo scallop with kosher salt & white pepper and sear in a very hot pan with a little canola oil. Brown on both sides but do not overcook. Heat pea puree and place on a plate, add scallop and drops of carrot juice.

Inspiration

Marcus Samuleson
Aquavit

Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Simple Cuisine; Simple to Spectacular

Nancy Silverton’s-Dessert
La Brea Bakery

Alice Waters
The Panisse Menu Cookbook; Chez Panisse Vegtables

Thomas Keller
The French Laundry; Bouchon

David Rosengarten
Taste

Marco Pierre White
White Heat

Hubert Keller
The Cuisine of Hubert Kelly

Anthony Bourdain
The Nasty Bits

David Thompson
Thai Food

Michael Bras
Essential cuisine, Dessert Notebook

Gary Nabhan
Coming Home to Eat

 

Periodicals

Saveur

Cooks Illustrated

Art Culinaire

Great Taste

 

 

We Recommend

Every Party Tells a Story

 

Affiliations

Chefs Collaborative

American Institute of Wine & Food

Orange County Wine Society

California Restaurant Association

Slow Food

Seafood Watch- Monterey Bay Aquarium