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Consistency. Consistency does not mean boring. To me – it means that the kitchen is well organized and the staff follows recipes. From day to day the plan is followed and who ever is working that day – picks up where that following day left […]
One of my gold star moments is having the best foie gras at Spago. Served 5 ways and each perfect. The holy grail was found (did I mention it was served by Chef Puck). Wolfgang Puck restaurants came to Denver in 1998. Fusion cuisine, casual […]
Attended an End of Summer Party where Pizza Friday and Travel Eats ran together. Wood fired, anywhere is the mantra. Basic Kneads followed through. They did a great job keeping in front of the guests appetite. The pizza did not end at the end of summer party.
Pizza is thin crust smoky and able to hold the sauce and toppings together in a double pizza slice fold. Basics Kneads is well worth trying. Meatza, Margherita and Thai Chicken are favorites.
Foodie discovery from the thread of Mort Rosenblum’s book “Chocolate a bitter sweet Saga of Dark and light”. Cooking “Mole De Olla” under a Mexican volcano..what a vision. The “Mole De Olla” recipe is copy cat recipe found in Diana Kennedy’s book. Diana Kennedy’s is […]
Shake Shack recipes and stories is what brought me to the book. the book has excellent photos and shared recipes. We went to experience the Shake Shack opening in Rhino first hand (Blog March 27 2017) For me – the unexpected in the book […]
Travels Eats and destination comfort food are the culinary threads from The Funky finds in Flavortown. America’s classic Joints and Killer Comfort Food lay out a culinary road map for finding joints with the “funky and scratch-made real deal recipes”. Northeast and Mid-atlantic, South, Midwest, West and southwest. Hawaii covers the bassis for the lower 48. I am in for the ride. I now pull up food network and map travel destinations around watched DDD episodes. https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives
My triple D travel states include New Mexico, Colorado, Hawaii and Texas.
Denver Colorado – must try Highland Tavern. definitely have the house tatter tots.
Denver Colorado must try My brothers Bar. Double Ralphie.
Johnson’s Corner must try Johnsons corner truck stop cinnamon rolls
Denver Colorado must try Snooze pineapple upside down pancakes
Denver Colorado must try Biker Jim’s Gourmet Hot Dog Rattle Snake and Pheasant hot dog
Denver Colorado must try Stubens Lobster Roll
My question – are the recipes and service still as consist after the restaurant is aired on DDD. I will be optimistic and say these are real deals.
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Heard on NPR weekend edition spun a great culinary thread. Wisconsin State fair for cream puffs. The iconic cream puff is sold at the fair and is 94 years in the making. There is a cream puff hotline to pre-order. the story starts as “proudly […]
Location location location … and service. Walter 303 is a comfortable neighbor hood pizzeria. Enthusiastic staff transform the pizzeria into a charming location to slow down, chat and enjoy. My 3 dining criteria include: architectural aesthetics, background noise, and the food on the plate. The restaurant […]
Reading “Onward” is a surprise.
I had expected a culinary read. The thread back to culinary is not beverages nor ethically sourcing product. Onward is a book narrating transformation and building his team building. Howard Schultz is the CEO who came to came to oversee day to day operations. “Onward” starts with closing the doors in 2008 and getting back to basics of making the perfect espresso. Basics – is the take away.
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Words. Words are in everything. John Lennon is one of the greatest songwriters. Over 300 postcards and letters have been collected and threaded together into a delightful journey. A journey into John’s words, thoughts and processes over time. It is an unlikely culinary thread. The thread is […]