Christina Tosi from Milk Bar loves classic, sweet, indulgent and at times industrial (oh no!) desserts. At least that is what she claims. I really […]
Food
The Nomad: Scallop Seared with Parsnips and Grapes
Parsnips and scallops are a delicious match. The coolest thing about this recipe from The Nomad Cookbook is the various ways it uses parsnips. I […]
Bouchon: Salmon Tartar
A process more than a recipe. I bought some really lovely salmon and decided to make tartar with some of it and had no intention […]
Aviary Cocktail: Another Caucasian, Gary
The Dude might not recognize this lovely complex drink as his favorite indulgence but the folks at Aviary, the Chicago and NYC cocktail bar, created […]
Salmon, Cauliflower and Citronette
This is a rare post for me. I cooked this for dinner tonight. Typically it takes me weeks or even months before getting back to […]
Glandoulat: Red Beans and Pork with Carrots from the Southwest of France
Cool name but really this is a delicious classic combination of pork and beans made all the more refined and nuanced because it’s another recipe […]
Tartine Baguettes
Time for another gratuitous bread post with mostly picture. Well, these are more than just gratuitous I suppose. This is, after all, a journal for […]
Panforte di Siena with Chocolate and Rum Raisins
As I type this I am still munching on more of this goodness that i baked about two weeks ago now. This Holiday pastry is […]
Lasagna al Forno: Two Excellent Versions
We are a house divided. We are a house divided when it comes to Lasagna that is. My wife and youngest prefer the one common […]
Plum Tart with an Almond Crumble
Summer is winding down supposedly, even though it is still close to 100 F out there. I do not much like summer in Houston. It’s […]