Monthly Archives: June 2009

David and the Chocolate Factory

Posted on June 20, 2009 by David

I didn’t include one of the vendors in my original post about the Union Square Farmer’s Market because I don’t consider them a seasonal addition, but rather a permanent fixture in our neighborhood. I’m talking about Taza Chocolate. I first … Continue reading →

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Market Report

Posted on June 20, 2009 by David

Another morning spent at the farmer’s market. I’m already back in the habit of pacing myself: not buying something merely because it looks good, but only if I’ll cook it within the week. Sugar snap peas, fresh cut flowers for … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Rethinking Autism

Posted on June 17, 2009 by David

“Autism. It’s all over the media. The conversation is focused on causation and cure. It’s time to change the conversation toward hope, support, respect and understanding. The facts are not sexy. So, we got someone who is to explain them.” … Continue reading →

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Individual Fresh Berry Gratins

Posted on June 16, 2009 by David

I had all these fresh strawberries and a desire to make a relatively easy dessert from them. I found this recipe in the current issue of Cook’s Illustrated. Little did I know such a simple recipe could be so fraught … Continue reading →

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Seafood Paella

Posted on June 15, 2009 by David

I first encountered a paella recipe 25 years ago, in The New York Times 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey, one of the books I used at the beginning of my continuing Great Cooking Adventure. It appeared to have all of … Continue reading →

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Game Hens Broil-Roasted in Wine with a Giant Straw Potato Galette

Posted on June 13, 2009 by David

This is another old-school Julia Child recipe, from the Julia Child and More Company cookbook — a collection of recipes from the television series of the same name. It replaced the pork tenderloin dinner as my go-to for impressing guests … Continue reading →

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Market Futures

Posted on June 13, 2009 by David

Another shopping day at the Union Square Farmer’s Market. It was sunny today, so all the food tourists were out. I kept tripping over leashes — shouldn’t dogs be kept away from the food? Fortunately the lack of canine etiquette … Continue reading →

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Borked

Posted on June 12, 2009 by David

The WordPress update from version 2.7 to 2.8 screwed up my custom header graphic, so you’ll have to deal with the crappy type until I find the time to design a new theme.

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What Are We Buying?

Posted on June 10, 2009 by David

The day after I posted about the Union Square Farmer’s Market, I saw this infographic, courtesy of The Onion: I could have purchased any of those items — with the exception of the cheese popcorn — but I decided to … Continue reading →

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Stealth Classics

Posted on June 10, 2009 by David

Miles was playing Little Big Planet on the PS3, locked in mortal combat with the final boss in the game. I was about to leave him to his button-twitching when I realized I recognized the background music. I waited for … Continue reading →

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