The Olema Inn Journal

Taste of Marin

Dee — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:38:00 +0000

It's that time of year again when The Olema Inn & Restaurant teams up with Marin Organics and Marin Agricultural Land Trust to celebrate everything wonderful to eat in Marin County.
Our wonderful chef Ed will be there serving Cous Cous Salad with Marin Sun Farms Harissa Roasted Chicken, Cherry
Tomatoes, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Cilantro Basil Mint Dressing.

Special guest this year is best selling author, environmentalist and inspired speaker, Paul Hawken. Hawken has dedicated his life to sustainablity and changing the relationship between business and the environment.

Don't miss this great event with wonderful food & music - September 17th from 4-9pm at St. Vincent's school for Boys at the Marinwood Exit in San Rafael.

Here's what's on their site:

The 7th annual "Taste of Marin"-- September 17th, 4-9pm at St. Vincent’s in San Rafael

On Sunday, September 17th, Marin Organic and Marin Agricultural Land Trust will once again team up to bring you a spectacular Taste of Marin 2006 – a celebration of Marin’s agricultural bounty and the people who bring it from the field to the table. A special highlight for this year is guest speaker Paul Hawken. Best-selling author, environmentalist and inspired speaker, Paul Hawken has dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment.

Taste of Marin features world renowned farmers, ranchers, cheese makers, bakers, and vintners, as well as the best of local restaurants and celebrity chefs and a rousing selection of musical talent, the event is a showcase of some of the world's most phenomenal food - presented in the magical atmosphere of an Indian summer evening in a 19th century mission style courtyard.

Some of the well-known restaurants in evening's line-up include Fish, Insalata’s, the Olema Inn and Restaurant; Manka’s Inverness Lodge, Small Shed Flatbreads, Piatti Mill Valley; the Station House Café; Drakes Beach Café, Indian Peach Food Company; Three Twin Ice Cream; Comforts and many more. Chefs will offer a variety of specialties made from organic produce, grass-fed beef, cheese, seafood, local wines, and even locally produced organic ice cream!

Held once again at the beautiful Saint Vincent’s School for Boys in San Rafael, the event will include opportunities to meet with local farmers, peruse an exciting array of silent auction items and bid on amazing live auction items.

Special guest speaker best-selling author and environmentalist Paul Hawken and the musical talents of the Cuban Orquesta
La Mordena Tradicion promise to make the evening an incredible celebration.

St. Vincent’s is located in San Rafael just off the Marinwood Exit.

July 14 is Bastille Day

Dee — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 15:20:00 +0000

Ed Vigil, our Executive Chef, invites you to join the celebrations:

Oysters Bastille
Hog Island Oysters that are poached and the baked in casserole dishes
with a topping of Dungeness crab meat, panko bread crumbs, fennel pollen, lemon zest & crème fraiche

Let Them Eat Cake
Seared Foie Gras, Bruleed Organic Frog Hollow Peaches, Sautéed Trumpet Mushrooms, Bing Cherry & Port Reduction

Vive La France!

Lizzy & the Redbirds

Dee — Mon, 22 May 2006 00:59:00 +0000

Don't miss them!

Monday night May 29 - Memorial Weekend

Bohemian North Bay - Reader's Choice - four wins!

Dee — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 23:49:00 +0000

We won in the MARIN category!

Best Chef (our Ed, of course)
Best Restaurant
Best Local Boutique Hotel
and a tie for Most Romantic

Best - FOOD & DRINK here!
Best -ROMANCE here!

2006 TOP 100 - We Made It!!!!!

Dee — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 16:48:00 +0000

Monday night - April line up

Dee — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 18:03:00 +0000

We've moved the Monday night artist listing to our SPECIAL EVENTS menu.
This will make it easier for you to check out the terrific entertainment we have planned for you.
CLICK HERE

The best bread pudding ever...

Dee — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:25:00 +0000

Guests often tell us that our bread pudding is some of the best they've ever eaten and although the kitchen staff would like to take all the credit---most of it goes to a group of very industrious ladies.

Our wonderful chickens who diligently lay fresh eggs for us rain or shine.
They are a mix of Silver Lace Wyandottes, Black Australops and Rhode Island Reds and despite the fancy names they are happy to say hello and accept a bread treat across the fence.
While you're there give a scratch to Blackie, Curly and Mo our three pygmie goats. Blackie is the girl and Curly and Mo are her two obnoxious twin brothers. They were hand raised by a family in Santa Rosa and are extremely friendly and inquisitive and yes they will eat anything! Their favorite compost treat is coffee grounds.

(If you don't have fresh laid eggs make sure you get organic brown ones).

BREAD PUDDINg (8 servings)
1 cup 1/2 heavy cream
1 vanilla bean
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup sugar
simmer on stove until set

8 eggs separated
beat egg whites until peaks form
add yolks and whites to cream mixture
add 1/4 cup currants

cube up 1 large loaf of bread(sweet portugese or any very soft type) combine with cream mixture bake in oven in large Pyrex pan 345 for 45 minutes until top is golden brown. Let set hour before cutting.

Great write up in the Chronicle (our second rave)

Dee — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:58:00 +0000

Read it here!

Dogs are welcome

Dee — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 08:39:00 +0000

Your dog stays for free!

We are the only inn in West Marin that welcomes any dog for no additional charge. Our only rule is please keep them off the beds.

A great picture of Bijou running through our back yard. Photo from Zann Gates and Jeff Roush and Bijou, who emailed:
"Thank you again for a WONDERFUL special mushroom evening and overnight stay!"

This is Tucker a "Golden Doodle" from Los Altos. This was his second visit to the inn and a big hit with all the guests on Valentines Day.

Tasha, a black lab., brought his owners, Tom and Beth Slate to our inn. They were visiting from Pleasant Hill celebrating their 11 year anniversary.

The back yard is fenced and we are happy to see Tasha and your dog running free (please take care of the poop thing!)

Meet Fred, our own 15 year old pug.

She belongs to the inn keeper and will often make an appearance at breakfast. Her favorite food is carrots (really).

She met the prince and princess when they were in town.

The State of California won't let dogs in the restaurant, so either leave them in the room or put them in the back yard during dinner.

Upcoming Events

Dee — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 06:26:00 +0000

There are lots of great things coming up this year!

Beth Brown-Reinsel joins us for - first a three day knitting retreat - then after a one day break - she hosts two days of knitting workshops.
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Meet Our Farmer

Dee — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 20:31:00 +0000

When you see "Peter's Greens" on our menu we are referring to one of our favorite farmers, Peter Martinelli. In addition to being one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet he grows amazing chard and some of the prettiest beets around.

Peter Martinelli is a sixth generation Californian but the first in his family to make a living from farming.

Peter's beets, kale, collards, and chard grow alongside flowers, strawberries and potatoes on two bowl-shaped plots ringed by wild blackberry bushes.

These bushes are heavy with fruit by midsummer and become just another of the many products that Peter purveys. There are also chickens, goats, plenty of dogs and even a few alpacas on the farm. In addition to growing over 40 kinds of fruit, vegetables and flowers.

Peter also collects nettles, mushrooms, watercress and other treats from the wild.

A delicious present ...

Dee — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 02:10:00 +0000

Olema Inn Gift Certificates make a wonderful present anytime of year. You can purchase them in any amount and use them in the restaurant or for staying at the Inn. You can buy them at the inn, by telephone or email.