Each year we fight as to whether we will eat out, go someplace, or celebrate on December 31, or if I should cook. This year, the cooking won, based on the success of last year’s chocolate soufflés and the stuffed cabbage. Course 1: Heirloom Tomato with Smoked Cheese I had planned a creamy soup, but when you take […]
Archive for December, 2007
Dec30
Messy Chef Sandwiches
I think a sandwich can be a gourmet expression, something so good, it stands up with other more haughty forms of cuisine just fine, thank you. I’m always on the lookout for how to make a better sandwich. The other night I made a good one. Messy Chef Prosciutto I took some rustic Italian bread (okay, Ecce […]
Filed in: In the Kitchen
Dec26
Gusto
Gusto Restaurant is located in Stuart, Florida, serving northern-Italian cuisine. If you drive around the small-town streets of Stuart, not far from the Roosevelt bridge, you’ll no doubt catch a glimpse of the small restaurant with a big sign: Gusto, serving an inspired Italian menu. I was impressed with the level of service at Gusto, but not […]
Filed in: Italian Restaurant Review
Dec26
11 Maple Street
Eleven Maple Street is located in Jensen Beach, Florida. This was my second visit to 11 Maple, a gourmand’s destination in the so-called treasure coast area of southeastern Florida. Located in a small cottage among more touristy destinations, this quaint, eclectically-styled restaurant serves creative interpretations of excellent cuisine. Two menus were presented to us; one a long […]
Filed in: Meat and Steaks Out-of-Town Restaurant Review Seafood
Dec26
Messy Ham Dinner
I took some nice photos of the Christmas dinner I made at my parent’s home. Butternut Squash Soup Haricot-vert (Green Beans) with Garlic and EVOO Lemon Oven Baked Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley Ciabatta Bread with Lemon Juice and EVOO Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Ham Chocolate Mousse with Ground Macadamias The soup has been a favorite this holiday season. I roasted […]
Filed in: In the Kitchen