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, […]
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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
Jan1
New Year’s Eve Dinner
We had a great time celebrating the new year in a low-key way with our friends. I made dinner. Butternut Squash Soup This soup starts with the crisping of bacon, which is then reserved to garnish at the end. Onions and garlic with spices sweat it out in bacon fat before adding vegetable broth. To that, roasted […]
Filed in: French In the Kitchen
Nov28
MessyChef travels to Town House
Since Patrick O’Connell has been called the pope of new American cuisine, then I believe John Shields is food’s Saint Peter… This weekend I had the ultimate pleasure of dining at Town House in Chilhowie, Virginia. This restaurant is owned by the Bishop Family, but all the culinary expertise is from the husband and […]
Filed in: American French Out-of-Town Restaurant Review