Is this turning into a habit? or a tradition? They had the cutest fingerling potatoes at Whole Foods. So, I put them into a sauté pan with salted water for about 10 minutes. Then, after being covered, I dump the water, and add some butter. More salt, pepper, and then after 5 minutes in the butter, […]
Archive for January, 2010
Jan18
Potato Soup with Asiago and Bacon
Tonight I made a simple salad featuring good tomatoes (at least what I can get in January), and a winter-inspired soup. Yes, it was 58 degrees here today. But whatever. The salad used a mustardy vinaigrette and simple sea salt with both heirloom greens and heirloom tomatoes. The sourdough baguette was excellent, procured from the Fresh […]
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Jan18
The Pursuit of Great Roast Chicken
Last night I set out once again to attempt an even better recipe for roasted chicken. What I’m looking for is something moist, but flavorful and satisfying. Chicken approaching comfort food. There are several things at play: flavors in the meat, salt, texture, and juiciness. I started once again with what I consider the Thomas Keller […]
Filed in: French In the Kitchen
Jan10
Café du Parc
The Café du Parc is located in the Willard Hotel Intercontinental in Washington, D.C., and presents itself as a “French bistro.” I had an egg first course listed on their Burgundy menu, which was outstanding. Great bread to sop-up the juices, sauce, and egg yolks. Mushrooms, pearl onions, and just yummy earthiness. Delicious. The entrée was less […]
Filed in: French Restaurant Review
Jan10
Seeing Julia’s Kitchen
Since reading about the Julie and Julia Project, since reading My Life in France, and since watching the movie, I haven’t made it to Julia Child’s kitchen at the Smithsonian in Washington. That is, until today. This was a powerful place. First, I got to the museum early on Sunday morning, shortly after it opened, and […]
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