Ever walked into a higher-end restaurant and just get the feeling that your meal is going to be average? Something about the decor maybe or the clientele is turning you off? And then had your socks literally knocked off? Yeah, I sorta had that experience a few months ago. I was taking a much needed [...]
Archive for the ‘French’ Category
Halibut with Citrus Ginger Beurre Blanc
Posted in Asian, French, Sauces, tagged citrus ginger beurre blanc sauce, halibut, pantry raid, sauce for fish on December 7, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon
Posted in French, Main Dishes, tagged bacon, beef bourguignon, boeuf bourguignon, bourgignon, company dish, food, French classic, julia child, mastering the art of french cooking, pearl onions, pot roast, recipe, sauteed mushrooms on October 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Thanks to our conversation in culinary school the other day, I FINALLY cracked open myMastering The Art of French Cooking book. I amĀ embarrassedĀ to admit that I’ve never made a Julia Child recipe before. I am happy to report that it certainly won’t be the last. Julia’s Boeuf Bourguignon has seen a resurgence in popularity recently [...]
Provencal Tomato Spread
Posted in Condiments, Food Books, French, Sandwiches, Sauces, Uncategorized, tagged basil, capers, cooking, food, nicoise olive, provencal, sundried tomatoes, tomato on March 24, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Provencal Tomato Spread: flavors of the south of France at Pantry Raid.
Santogold (Santigold)
Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games Trilogy)