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Author Archives: David
Craftsteak
She Who Must Be Obeyed and I thought we’d get an early jump on the Memorial Day weekend, so on Thursday we drove to Foxwoods. He Who Must Not Be Ignored watched as mom and dad blew his college fund … Continue reading
Petits Machins
Miles’s homework folder had a letter in it that he wrote yesterday in his language arts class: Dear Dad, Bladderwort plants suck up bugs. Sundew plants dissolve bugs, and so do Venus Fly Traps. Cobra lilies have bug soup. And … Continue reading
Chocolate Cakes with Red Beet Ice Cream and Toasted Walnut Sauce
I knew I wanted to make a chocolate dessert, but also wanted an unusual component or presentation. What could be more unusual than beets and chocolate? (Okay, I can think of lots of more unusual combinations, but how many of … Continue reading
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Don’t Listen to Jenny McCarthy
Oprah Winfrey (I won’t refer to her by just “Oprah;” one-name status is reserved for Dylan, Miles, Stravinsky, Joyce, and others who will be remembered by history.) has chosen to sign Jenny McCarthy for a talk show deal. It’s not … Continue reading
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Roulade of Pekin Duck Breast with Creamed Sweet White Corn and Morel Mushroom Sauce
For previous birthday dinners I’ve relied on some serious meat for the main course: beef filet, short ribs, pork belly. I decided to try duck this year for a change of pace. The recipe looked like a good combination — … Continue reading
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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