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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
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
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
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
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