Author: Chef Francis Xavier
Soup’s On
Life & Culture Feb 1 2023 states Soups on! 14 recipes to get you through the rest of winter. “Soup is always that full of possibility. It sustains in whatever form you want it to take, whether that’s a refreshing gazpacho in summer or a […]
March Madness Story
Life & Culture March 8th has a twist on march madness. Division 16 and the spicy sandwich battle. A Fun story idea and interesting twist.
I would like to see the data and how this is displayed back to the voters.
Food Trends 2023
Life & Culture from Wednesday January 25 2023 has a short clip about Food Trends. It is an interesting thought, Trends. I have the mindset of consistency and basics. For My look ahead in 2023 i will still look for simplicity, clear thought, consistency and […]
2022 Most Popular recipes data analytics – there is an AI story in there… someplace.
From NY Times – “Most popular recipes of 2022” the title captured my interest. Surprised and delighted that NY is tracking. Not sure. It continues as Sometimes the chaos of life calls for an all day cooking project. Examples are given ( and I like […]
“Were Open”
Denver Post Life & Culture Dec 28, 2022 writes Denver Food Scene “Were Open”. Nearly three years after the pandemic began, it finally feels like Denver’s restaurant scene is starting to get back to its grove. My goodness. From where I sit, we definitely have COVID hangover. Speaking with others that work in the kitchen, “Hard Help is good to Find”. The talent pool is low as chefs and cooks have gone to work else where . Now any help is good to find.
herbs de Provence
while actual herbs that make up the blend, usually it is a combination of lavender, rosemary, savory, and thyme: basil, bay leaf, fennel, marjoram, oregano, sage and sometimes not. the full power of herbs – beyond the dried herbs is bringing forward a warm summer […]
Dining Out @
Dining out we sampled the fares at Chicken and Beer as Estes Park eatery. the decor is the first indication that this is a fun eatery. the 1909 carriage house on the grounds of the Stanley Hotel is remodeled and comfortable … as is their […]
Lingers. a treat
A restaurant visited last night (Halloween 2022) Lingers is a treat that surprised and delighted. (a bit of back ground) Lingers is housed in a former mortuary in the Highland Neighborhood. the celebrity at the restaurant last night was HarleyQuinn and Maleficent. We wished to respect their privacy and did not snap a pic… Flavors sampled off the menu of ‘street food’ this time – were from Americas, Middle East and Asia.
The Wild Mushroom Dosa is a symphony. Curried cauliflower, masala potatoes, and lentils and comes together that is a surprise minimalistic presentation. The side dipping sauces – tamarind date and coconut mint chutneys are cool which complements the heat from the curries. Pad Thai and Butter nut Squash Tamales were the entrees.
Presentation, food on the plate and restaurant atmosphere – lingers eatuaries gets 5 of 5.
Wild Mushroom Dosa 
Tamales
Artisan Baking
Life & Culture Denver post 2022-10-26 feature article is Sourdough. a thing that makes me think … Hmmm. the article starts with a sub heading Hops and Pie overhalls pizza menu, highlighting the way chefs are thinking about crusts… Hmm Hops & Pie Artisan Pizzeria. […]