Sunday, June 08, 2008 For quiet some time now, my oven has been heating very badly. It took forever to reach the set temperature, if […]
Author: Elie
VDP: Baked Green Beans and Potatoes
Sunday, June 01, 2008 I’d use any excuse to use my Andean clay baking dish (The one with the piggie face and ears), so when […]
Thom Leonard’s French Country Bread
I love these relaxed long baking projects, especially ones that make the time invested (albeit very little actual effort) worthwhile. Recently I stumbled on this […]
VDP: Lentils served two ways in two days
Sunday, May 18 (and 19), 2008 When it comes to quick-cooking legumes, you cannot bet lentils. They are delicious plain and simple or dressed up. […]
VDP: Crespelle filled with Mushrooms and Ricotta
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Crespelle is the Italian word for crepes. Almost everyone knows what crepes are but not their Italian cousins. They can of […]
VDP: White Beans and Bitter Lettuce Bruschetta
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Home-baked Ciabatta, canned beans, garlic, shallots, parsley, olive oil and some greens from the garden. Nothing to it and very delicious. […]
Roger Waters – Dark Side of The Moon Tour
The weather was perfect Sunday night at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, the company was great, the Pavilion’s surround sound system was fantastic and Roger […]
Mario Batali Book Signing – Central Market – Houston
I stood in line, bought a book and got it signed. That’s pretty much how it went. It really was too fast, but it’s cool […]
VDP: Eggplant and Zucchini Pie
Thursday, May 1, 2008 Very few dishes are as satisfying to make and eat as a properly made pie, be it pizza, calzone, turnover or […]
VDP: Ma Po Tofu with Eggplant
Saturday, April 26, 2008 Ma Po Tofu is a very common item you see on most Chinese menus. This classic from the Szechuan cuisine of […]