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GARDEN PAVILION NOTE BOOK – Radish Haven

GARDEN PAVILION NOTE BOOK – Radish Haven

The Garden story goes, every Autumn is a time of inspiration in the village of Radish Haven. Marinated swordfish with blend of aromatic herbs and spices enhancing its natural flavors. Radishes add a delightful crunch and a hint of tanginess to the dish. It is […]

Garden Pavilion Note Book – Yogurt Drink

Garden Pavilion Note Book – Yogurt Drink

Enjoying a yogurt drink in the garden on a cold Halloween Day is a refreshing experience, allowing you to experience the contrast between the chilly weather and the comforting warmth of the drink.

Mozz. Resonance and Harmony

Mozz. Resonance and Harmony

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 […]

Barbacoa – Piled High Pork

Barbacoa – Piled High Pork

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, […]

Barbacoa

Barbacoa

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:. […]

Sandwich on an overcast June Day.

Sandwich on an overcast June Day.

We had a proper Boondoggle to Cornwall England a few years past. The Entrée’ that really stuck out was Peter’s Braised Leeks with shaved ham and cheese sauce. simply stated, cook what you have – and in this case – cook locally. When i read […]

COOK BOOK Read: Nancy Silverton’s “Sandwich book” snack and garnish

COOK BOOK Read: Nancy Silverton’s “Sandwich book” snack and garnish

“sandwich book” – is a collection of ideas and flavors from Campanile’s Thursday nights. ISBN0-375-41260-3 . Every Thursday night prior to service the misen place is braised vegetables, tapenade pesto and candied walnuts. From the Sandwich Book – My Top open face sandwich list include: […]

COOK BOOK Read: notes & list. Nancy Silverton’s Sandwich Book

COOK BOOK Read: notes & list. Nancy Silverton’s Sandwich Book

This weeks read is Nancy Silverton’s Sandwich Book. I had picked it up after watching Net Flix’s Chefs table. It had Spotlighted Nancy. Nancy Silverton is better known for the La Brea Bakery in Los Angeles. Quote for baking and developing / perfecting bread recipes […]

Getting Back to a Baking Ritual

Getting Back to a Baking Ritual

Life & Culture April 19 writes about Baking and the the Sweetness of the sourdough life – and continues with … “Getting back to a baking ritual pays off in flavor and adventure”. this evening watching NetFlix’s Chefs table Nancy is featured. it brought back […]