Episode 179  Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   Episode 179 | Chef Helena, Owner of Baked on the River  Today we were joined by Chef Helena and got to learn about all of the yummy goodies that she makes at her restaurant and discuss the fun things to do while you're visiting the river - even if you're not into wine, you're bound to find excitement! Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery 1:18 Helena explains some of what you’ll find when you visit Baked on the River 2:49 They’re more of a restaurant than a bakery, but they still bake their own bread :)  4:46 This is not Helena’s first rodeo! 7:01 Helena’s food is influenced both by Sonoma County and her Swedish heritage.  8:12 She offers gluten-free ingredients and plant based options too 11:50 We learn that Marcy may need to practice baking more :)  13:58 We circle back to the food offered at Helena’s restaurants - Scones and Gravy?! Delicious! 16:33 Beth says breakfast is the best meal of the day!  19:03 Baked on the River is in the town of Guerneville, on the West side toward the coast.  20:28 FAST FIVE  - Valerie Wathen from Dutton Goldfield 22:53 boon hotel shoutout!  25:01 Check out Baked on the River Instagram and their website to check the menu and hours :) Be sure to call ahead!  26:55 They have a garden in the back of the restaurant with an aquaponics system! 28:30 Swirl Suite Podcast Shoutout!   FAST FIVE Ingredients and Instructions Greens Cookbook — (Greens Restaurant)  Leek and Mustard Pie Tart 1. 4 cups of leeks 2. 2 eggs 3. 1 cup cream  4. ~3oz cheese (your choice- cheddar, gruyere, goat) 5. 2-3 tbsp dijon mustard (6) Pie crust :)  Slice the leeks real thin, then saute (maybe in white wine)  while they cool, beat two eggs with the cup of cream, then add about 3oz grated cheese, then add mustard. Beat and then add to a pie crust and bake at 375 for about 50 mins :)  Excellent to be paired with bubbly, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir  Swirl Suite Podcast: https://www.swirlsuite.com/ Links: https://www.instagram.com/bakedontheriver http://bakedontheriver.com https://boonhotels.com https://www.duttongoldfield.com Sponsored by: Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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