Up until a about 100 years century ago, lard was a popular source of fat for cooking and baking all over the world. In the last decade, trend-setting American chefs began using lard in their recipes (fat rendered from pigs). What changed? Continue reading Give Thanks to the Lard!
The galette offers a canvas for baking any number of beautiful savory or sweet pies for every season of the year. Continue reading Galette de Courgette
Seattle offers a robust food scene with access to the sea, produce and livestock from local farms and wines from the Columbia River valley. During our time in the area, we enjoyed sampling the abundance of Washington state. Here’s a round-up of our best eating experiences from August 12-21, 2016. Breakfast and Brunch On our first morning in Seattle, Christy T. suggested we try the chorizo … Continue reading A Taste of Seattle
Some of the best recipe inspirations come from leftovers in the fridge. I made more farro than I needed for a Mediterranean salad earlier in the week. Farro’s whole-grain, nutty flavor works well in warm side dishes and cool salads. If you’ve never tried farro, think of it as a fatter version of brown rice with a more tender interior. I thought of using my … Continue reading Spinach, Farro and Feta Scramble
Since our last visit, @TartMemphis implemented changes in staff, began offering table service, and brought in new plates. They’ve got the basics down so that their fresh baked goods and French-inspired creations really shine. Continue reading Tart hits stride with welcomed changes
RUNNY YOLK WARNING: If soft egg yolk makes you queasy, STOP READING NOW! View this post on Instagram #poachedegg #salad with #arugula, #asparagus and crispy #bacon on toasted #sourdough #bread. Recipe on profile link. #yolkporn #yolk #yolkporn🍳 A post shared by Jonathan Cole (@placeatthetabledotnet) on Jun 27, 2016 at 6:06pm PDT This recipe combines ingredients from an ABE Sandwich (asparagus, bacon and egg sandwich) and … Continue reading Poached Egg Salad with Asparagus, Bacon and Arugula
While visiting Wilton Manors for their annual LGBTQ pride celebration with our friends Christy Tweddle and Christy Cain, we stopped for Saturday brunch on June 18 at the Top Hat Delicatessen in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The sleek, contemporary decor lit with large windows and window-paned garage doors provides an open and bright setting. Our waiter provided timely table service and informed recommendations from the menu … Continue reading Hats off to Top Hat Delicatessen
You won’t eat better food for the price than you will find at @ChefBryonPeck’s Elizabeth’s Continue reading Paradise found at Elizabeth’s Restaurant in the Bywater
Café 1912 is a frequent haunt for me and Paul. If you’re looking for great French bistro food in Memphis, this is the place. We visited the cafe for brunch today and I ordered one of my favorites: the Croque Madame. This savory sandwich of grilled ham and Gruyère cheese topped with bechamel sauce is toasted under the broiler and served with a poached or fried egg … Continue reading Brunch at Café 1912
I’ve chaired a gumbo contest fundraiser for the last 6 years. Because I’m an organizer for the event, I rarely get to make gumbo myself. Our event committee meets tomorrow to debrief the event, and we’ll enjoy brunch together as a reward for our efforts. We’ll start with the gumbo I’ve made today. Continue reading Seafood Gumbo
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