Farmers Market

COOKING DEMOs

Join Christy Hill and the Tahoe City Farmers Market for a day filled with exuberant flavors and masterful cooking techniques from the talented hands of Executive Chef Luis Vallin and his vivacious ambassador, Betina Wolfart as they prepare to take you through a one of kind culinary experience sure to be the highlight of your day.

Each week, our dynamic duo shops the local flavors of the Tahoe City Farmers Market and present the community with beautifully prepared recipes and informative techniques that you can implement into your very own kitchens!

Check Out This Week’s Recipe Below

Springtime Panzanella

Heirloom Cucumber Salad

1 lb heirloom cucumber

4 oz  fermented apricots

4 oz spring onions

1/2 bunch opal basil

1 oz Extra virgin olive oil

1 oz white balsamic vinegar

Salt and Black pepper to taste

Fermented Apricots

600 gr apricots

44 gr Salt

880gr Honey

700 gr water

Mix honey, salt and water till everythins is dissolved.  Put Apricots and liquid in vacuum bag and seal it. Fermented as long as three days.

House Cured Pork Belly Crisp

1 LB Brown sugar

12 oz  Sea salt

1 tbsp Pink Salt

2 tsp cayenne

1 tbsp Black Pepper

1 tbsp Garlic

Mix all ingredients  and cure for 3 days..  Rinse and Smoke until reach to 140 F  temperature.

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A gourmet meal featuring two plates of food, two glasses of white and rosé wine, and two bottles of champagne on a granite table. The dishes include a plate with a dark sauce, seafood, and garnishes, and another with colorful vegetables and greens, s
A plated gourmet dish featuring a piece of meat with vegetable garnish, wine glass, bottle of wine, and table setting in a fine dining restaurant near a window.
A gourmet dish featuring a piece of seared meat topped with herbs, served on a bed of black lentils with vegetable garnish, including orange slices and microgreens, on a white plate.
A variety of gourmet dishes on white plates, including pasta, a seafood dish, and small appetizers, arranged on a granite table with a menu and bread in the background.
An award plaque recognizing the best of North Lake Tahoe & Truckee for 2024, presented by Christy Hill Restaurant, with a dark background, gold text, and a gold and black abstract design.
Chocolate dessert with a glossy chocolate glaze, garnished with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings, on a white plate.
A bowl of yogurt topped with strawberries, blackberries, and crushed nuts, served on a wooden plate with green herbs beside it.