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On a snowy day Braised Entrees are the perfect go to. Options warm you up. The Slow Cooking Method makes the meats tender and flavorful, creating a hearty and satisfying meal for a cold October. Reaching back into the Garden Pavilion note book is this […]
Travel – Post Covid is streamlined and has become more secure. Enhanced health measures are in place. Many no contact check-ins are common. On my last travel to Elkhart, the travelers are conscious of Covid and the post Covid changes. This is the new Norm. […]
As we entered into Micelis, A California local pulled forward and stated from his convertible – “That is Frank’s Restaurant. you wont get better that that”!
A restaurant that provided comfort and a local endorsement was what was needed. The warm welcome was continued by the restaurant’s singing server and the piano player show tunes.
The food, the experience and presentation of the family owned restaurant transformed dining to cherished hospitality experience.
In the world of travel, culinary can be daunting and restaurants unfamiliar. A restaurant that provides comfort to traveling expatriates serves a unique role. A solace on flavors of home and camaraderie of fellow travelers. Ye Old Kings Head is an establishment that provides a […]
At the farmers market i picked up my first Rhubarb of the season. Rhubarb has a narrow growing window and i am delighted as Rhubarb shows its first harvest. Rhubarb is simply stated – tart. So the combination of simple sugar and strawberries mellows the […]
A single pure note in music can hold great significance and is a fascinating concept. While it seems simplistic, a single pure note can evoke various emotions and serve a foundation for music exploration. A single pure note resonates and invokes harmony.
There is celebration in a traditional Meal. Whether it is special occasion or simply enjoying good food. Nancy Silverton took it one step further. Celebrate one ingredient – a single pure note – that becomes the center and foundation around Mozzarella. This is clear cohesive celebration and Mozza recipes are shared. This Resonates.
I picked up the Bon Appetit Restaurant Guide while traveling to Indiana. Dawn, editor in chief of the magazine, wrote a few words that resonated with me. “For much of the last year and a half, however, it simply wasn’t possible to travel to the […]
Obsession – Piled High Pork cooked Barbacoa style and changed up. Adding bitter greens, caramelized onion and yam puree.. A Ratatouille moment. Have to give the nod to Nancy Silverton as the muse.
The pork begins in a brine. Water, salt, sugar, bay leaves, thyme, allspice, fennel, clove and rosemary. Bring to the boil and chill . Marinate for 2 days. and keep rotating the pork until it is dizzy. At least 2 days. Sear the pork. Preheat the over to 350. Cook on a bed of onion until done.
May 2023 Food & Wine wrote about Shoulder season standbys. Interestingly so did Nancy in the sandwich book. There is the culinary thread So here we go. we shall hit these and then look at home style cooking. F&W inspiration subheading is “mad genius tips:. […]
