This past Saturday, some neighbors in the ‘hood were hosting a big party outdoors. I could smell the barbeque smoker, and no doubt, they were enjoying food in the outdoors. In my kitchen, I was busy preparing a French meal that required indoor tools. I had invited two friends who I will be traveling to […]
Archive for August, 2009
Aug23
Spanish Empenada
There’s something interesting about this dish I made in a recipe by Mario Batali from his latest cookbook, Spain. I made a filling with chorizo, peppers and onions. Very simple. But then you make a type of closed pizza pie: two crusts. The flavors were simple, but somehow really came across as Spanish. It was tasty. I’m […]
Filed in: In the Kitchen
Aug23
Cooking with Jacques and Julia
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about learning more about French preparations. I’d always heard good things about the cookbook that came out, oh, about 10 years ago, a collaboration between Julia Child and her French friend, chef Jacques Pepin. This cookbook still looks good, and I came to enjoy reading their disagreements on opposite […]
Filed in: French In the Kitchen
Aug10
Promenade Gourmande
I recently dined at Citronelle at the Latham Hotel in Washington, D.C. This is one of Michel Richard’s restaurants. Amuses of Salmon, Mushroom Cigar, and mini Ratatouille taco This was a nice start to the meal and came with champagne. I especially liked the salmon, which came with crispy bits on top, reportedly they were rice krispies. Iced […]
Filed in: French Restaurant Review
Aug8
Mark’s Duck House
A mostly dim sum restaurant located near the so-called seven corners area in Falls Church, Mark’s Duck House is located in a shopping area, tucked next to stores of all persuasions. We were a bit late for lunch during the week, so most of the items we got were ordered specifically, not off a rolling cart. […]
Filed in: Asian Restaurant Review