Cheri’s Brick Chicken Recipe
February 4, 2009
6 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into thin slices
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
olive oil, as needed
Turn the chicken breast side down on the cutting board and remove the backbone with poultry shears or a sharp chef’s knife. Cut along one side of the backbone and then back down along the other. You’ll cut through the rib cage at one end and the thigh joint at the other. Rinse and dry the chicken halves again. Loosen the skin from the breast and legs and thighs. Put the sliced garlic and fresh sage (or whatever herb you prefer under the skin. Take care not to split the skin. Heat the oven to 450°F. Wrap two bricks in a couple of layers of foil. (You can get bricks at homedepo-If you don’t have bricks, use heavy rocks, 2-lb. weights, or another heavy pan weighed down with cans.). Set a large cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add just enough olive oil to lightly film the pan. Put the chicken, breast side up, in the pan and brown once brown flip on the skin/breast side and immediately put a brick on to. Cook until tempter reaches at least 165°F.
Take the chicken out of the oven swish around in the pan breast side down to pick up all the droppings. I would use a small chicken so it fits in the pan and only takes 45 to 60 min.
Maui’s Humpback Whales are here!
February 4, 2009
Enjoy a lifetime experience viewing Maui’s Humpback whales with the Pacific Whale Foundation. This adventure is narrated by a professional marine naturalist. Hydrophones enable you to hear the Humpback whales underwater. Guaranteed whale sightings or your next trip is free. (Guarantee applies during season, December 15th – April 30) Don’t miss out on whale watching on Maui!
I highly recommend checking water conditions before you go.
Lahaina Harbor 2:30 pm
MaalaeaHarbor 3:00pm
Petaluma Birthday at Garden Valley Nursery
February 4, 2009
Mark owns’ and lives at Garden Valley Nursery in Petaluma. During our San Francisco/wine country journey we were invited to Mark’s Birthday party. Many of the buildings were built in 1880. An absolutely amazing place! Garden Valley is the largest producer of bare root roses in the U.S. And the grounds are like being in a fairytale, the place is magical! If you are ever in the Napa Valley area, take the time and go to Garden Valley Nursery. Martha Stewart slept in their guest bed! We usually stay in their newly renovated 1880’s cottage: however, Mark’s son stayed there for the party. The beautifully decorated cottage rents for $159.95 per night. We spent the night in a lovely refurbished 1941 Airstream in Petaluma. It was an adventure and the closest I ever want to come to camping.
