Monthly Archives: May 2009

Salmon “Chops” with Celery and Black Truffles

When planning the big birthday menu, I knew I had to include a few components: there had to be a seafood first course, and there had to be truffles. In The French Laundry Cookbook this is the only recipe at … Continue reading

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Gruyère Cheese Gougères

I wanted to cook something to go with the usual cheese assortment I serve while waiting for guests to arrive. These gougères (that’s French for cheese puffs y’all) looked like the perfect accompaniment. They’re not difficult to make even though … Continue reading

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Fourth Annual Birthday Dinner: The Menu

As promised — although a day late — here’s the menu for the birthday dinner I cooked on Saturday. All dishes are from The French Laundry Cookbook. In order of service: Gruyère Cheese Gougères That’s French for cheese puffs, y’all. … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Breakfast

Last night’s dinner was for her birthday, but today is Mother’s Day, so I had to cook breakfast for She Who Must Be Obeyed: thick cut applewood sliced bacon, toasted sourdough bread, and scrambled eggs. Not just any scrambled eggs, … Continue reading

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Fourth Annual Birthday Dinner

Today I’m spending most of the day in the kitchen preparing the fourth annual birthday dinner for She Who Must Be Obeyed. It’s a dinner party for eight, usually three courses, all dishes that I don’t usually cook. It gives … Continue reading

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St. John (a slight return)

“Of course you and She Who Must Be Obeyed enjoyed the dinner at St. John, but what about He Who May not Be Ignored?” I hear you ask. “What did a ten-year-old boy think of such a sophisticated meal?” Fortunately, … Continue reading

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Best. Meal. Ever.

In 2001 the Food Network aired A Cook’s Tour, a food and travel show hosted by Anthony Bourdain. He traveled around the world eating the local food, and I hung on every bite. Of the many remarkable meals he ate … Continue reading

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