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An old menu found is a treasure. whether it is for research, nostalgia or restoration reading the old menu is rewarding. The menu is not going into the detail of the recipes but a collection of ideas and flavors. the time line is important as […]
Garden Notes during the changing seasons is a delightful journey. Spring transitions into summer, tender greens yield to heartier vegetables. when it comes to cooking what’s on hand fosters resourcefulness and improvised delicious meals.
What’s the deal with Soda Bread during the festivities?
What a surprise and delight to find that bread has decided to take a spontaneous vacation to also enjoy the festivities. How thoughtful to leave us here, bewildered and wondering how we’ll manage.
Well .. off to the local store and it is on the rack… The unimaginable horror of a breadless meal. Tragedy of epic proportions adverted
Continuing the search for the “holy grail”. The quest for the ideal tamale -leads to Eddies. A good tamale has well prepared masa and a delicate balance between moistness and firmness. Now served as a meal the ideal tamale needs to add to all the […]
Embarking on the adventure of exploring new restaurants during Denver’s Restaurant Week is a culinary journey filled with meeting friends and discovering new venues. This week is the Fort in Golden offering its own unique menu showcasing the restaurants expertise. As friends dive into each […]
Today is a stunning blue bird day. Today is a spring day of fishing and stream reconnaissance. The sun shinning bright lead to hopes that with the water warming up – so would trout’s appetite. The trout are lazy in the cold stream and lethargic. A triple treat with black and white nymphs successfully pulled the trout out of the sleepy shadows. After a day of fishing, catching and telling stories of the brook trout that got away – our own appetites’ soared.
Beau Jo’s Pizza is where we gathered. Our group digs eagerly digs into the piping hot slices. The crispy crust has a hit of cinnamon and calls to be drenched in honey. The dance of baked mozzarella and tomato sauce makes a consistent good mountain pie. With laughter echoing and the sun beginning its descent, the simple pleasure of sharing a meal becomes the a cherished memory.
Travel eats lead us to Colorado Springs. The Golden Bee has ambience and charm of an Irish Snug with all the old world charm. The Golden Bee at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs is a restored English Pub of the 19th century. “You can tell a […]
Favorite Breakfast place with a view. Currently a favorite breakfast eatery is the City Park Tavern and we ventured to the lunch menu. During the week of travel – the quest is for a really good Rueben sandwich. It is an adventure worth undertaking. Thick […]
Searching for the “holy grail” in food items involves seeking the perfect combination of flavors, textures in experiencing a product. While it is ideal chocolate with chili, perfect cuppa’ coffee the quest for gastronomic satisfaction is driven by desire to find that elusive delight. Today my subjective preference in the ideal tamale is the quest.
A flawless tamale boast a masa well prepared and a delicate balance between moistness and firmness. The filling contributes to the balance of texture and flavor. the filling ratio from masa to filling is crucial ensuring neither overshadows the other. The Corn Husk wrap serves as an integral part of the adding subtle aroma to the tamale’s appeal.
Achieving the perfect tamale is a craft beyond technique. Each bite should transport to the place where tradition of the tamale converge in harmonious flavor.
The search for the “holy grail” of tamales lead to trader joes. In a recent article in Bon Appetit it stated what foods at trader joes one should try. I would definitely add the Beef tamales to the try list. But that being said i will continue my holy grail tamale journey.
Exploring different cuisines during travel is a adventure. This Friday I am on the search for comfort and consistency. Having a familiar flavor and reliable dish when on the road. Savoring a well -done pizza brings satisfaction. Old Chicago’s Chicago 7 single serving adds consistent […]