Christmas Menu

2023 Holiday MenuStarters – Sides – Sweets – Christmas Morning GoodiesHoliday NibblesFresh Cranberry-jalapeno Cream cheese“Butter Board Style”Served w/baguette slicesServes 10 as an appetizer – $48Roasted Stuffed Datesw/orange zest-goat cheese-rosemary-walnut-Pistachio fillingServes 6-8 as an appetizer – $50Sides for your Feast(prepared in aluminum pans)Pear and Yukon Potato Gratin (Vegetarian)Serves 6 generously – $50Butternut Squash Gratin (Vegetarian)w/gruyere and […]

Gourmet Delivered Menu Live before August 2022

Gourmet MealsGourmet family-style meals Red Wine Braised Short RibsSmashed potatoes w/fresh herbs and butter‘Sweet Ending’ of the dayServes 4 – $100 Creamy Tuscan Chicken served w/penne pasta‘Sweet Ending’ of the dayServes 4 – $100 Pork and Hominy StewSeasonal green salad w/pumpkin seed dressing‘Sweet Ending’ of the dayServes 4 – $100 Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash Rigatoniw/chicken […]

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Gourmet Delivered Menu

Gourmet to GoSpring/Summer 2024 Gourmet family-style meals Whole Brick Chicken w/house rub Served w/fresh corn, baby heirloom tomatoes, blue cheese andarugula salad w/classic VinaigretteSweet Ending of the dayServes 4 – $130 Cedar paper roasted Salmon Kale pesto farro saladw/seasonal vegetables and lemon zestSweet ending of the dayServes 4 – $130 Crispy Parmesan Chicken Breast w/lemon […]

Come Stay at the Farm!

The Ripe Choice Farm borders on beautiful boutique vineyards, olive grove, small town living, peace and quiet in a casual let your hair down atmosphere. Surrounded by wonderful adventures in buying farm to table goodies; hiking; the lake; and all of our wonderful wineries. The air quality is said to be the best in California. […]

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Catering for all occasions

Catering for All Occasions featuring Gloriously Fresh Food Rich, Savory, Spicy, Sweet The Ripe Choice boutique catering is California casual at its best: fresh flavors with depth and personality, beautifully served. We serve everything delicious The Ripe Choice is a full-service boutique catering company that specializes in private parties, business events, weddings and special occasions. […]

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Gourmet meals delivered in Lake County

The Ripe Choice Farm and Catering delivers gourmet dinners within Lake County. Chef Tammy Lipps is applying her 20 plus years of experience to provide locally sourced, delicious hot and fresh meals directly to your doorstep. Enjoy a  fresh, flavorful and festive gourmet meal tonight! Call to place your order. Feedback from recent deliveries: “Truly […]

Recipes

Recipes The Fresh Recipe Box Looking for a special recipe or just some fresh ideas? Take a look at these recipes, personally created by Executive Chef Tammy Lipps. Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Dinner “In” for Two Individual Lobster Pot Pies Baby Greens w/Edible Flowers, Fresh Mint, Heart-shaped Strawberries, Candied Pecans in Champagne Vinaigrette Flourless Chocolate Cake […]

Idea Menus

Idea Menus Looking for Some Fresh Ideas? Here are some menus from past events catered by The Ripe Choice. Enjoy reading about the wonderfully fresh food. We hope they serve as inspiration for your next get-together! Featured Menu Fresh Flavors of Spring Passed Hors d’oeuvres Endive Leaves w/Fresh Lobster, Pink Grapefruit and Avocado Steamed Artichokes […]

The Fresh Idea

The Fresh Idea We’ve built our business on seasonally fresh food, a subject we never get tired of talking about. This is where we share our passion with ideas, recipes, and Tammy’s blog, The Food Journal. Got something to share? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Ideas Kitchen

Ideas Kitchen The Fresh Idea We’ve built our business on seasonally fresh food, a subject we never get tired of talking about. This is where we share our passion with ideas, recipes, and Tammy’s blog, The Food Journal. Got something to share? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Holiday Parties

Holiday Parties Holidays are All about Food and So are We We love holidays at The Ripe Choice – they’re all about food! It just isn’t a celebration until you add those special dishes everybody loves. We’ll work with you to make your party feel as special as the occasion, filled with fun, laughter and […]

Special Events

Special Occasions Special Events are our Specialty At The Ripe Choice, we like nothing better than to take your vision for the perfect special event and make it a reality. We are known for the personal touch we bring to every food presentation, so memorable that your guests will be talking about for years. The […]

Corporate Catering

Corporate Catering Corporate Catering with a Personal Touch Let The Ripe Choice provide deliciously fresh food with full service catering at your next corporate event. You set the theme and budget and we’ll collaborate with you to produce something special. Looking for a unique twist? The Ripe Choice has produced gallery openings for 1,500 persons, […]

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