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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 […]
Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer caught my eye with an article in the Thanksgiving Edition. “Pumpkin Pie is the flag ship Thanksgiving dessert”. “Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie, were sticking to what is now tried and true: a tender, hand crafted crust filled with silky, sweet, spiced […]
Gourmet Garden…many thoughts and many culinary threads. Farm to table seems to be a current conversation. One that I will leave on the shelf… for the time being. A culinary thread from Netflix’s “chefs table” Jeong Kwan states “I let the plants in my garden grow as they want”. Splendid.
NetFlix Chefs Table S3 E1
The culinary thread ties back to La Chaumiere at the CP. It is my first exposure to opening the door to the roof terrace and harvesting fresh lemon thyme, rosemary, and purple basil. the CP gourmet garden was a well manicured garden. Straight borders with defined herb inlays – not a garden growing where it wants.
Gormet gardens have progressed to small gardens and available in garden pots. Sage, rosemary and thyme are season herbs ready for recipes or holiday gifts.
Post Thanksgiving leftovers are wonderful. Flavors have the chance to further develop and transform. A favorite of mine is brussels sprout bubble and squeak, bread stuffing re-heated using the waffle iron and turkey fricassee. Mashed potatoes are combined with the brussels sprouts and pressed into […]
Culinary threads I often find the most interesting are ones that are found while not looking for them. These threads tie together thoughts that for me – return unexpectedly. This mornings foodie movie thread is from a scene in the “Runaway Bride” with Julia Roberts. […]