Category Archives: food & cooking

Chocolate Cakes with Red Beet Ice Cream and Toasted Walnut Sauce

Posted on May 16, 2009 by David

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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Roulade of Pekin Duck Breast with Creamed Sweet White Corn and Morel Mushroom Sauce

Posted on May 14, 2009 by David

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

Posted on May 12, 2009 by David

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

Posted on May 11, 2009 by David

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

Posted on May 11, 2009 by David

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

Posted on May 10, 2009 by David

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

Posted on May 9, 2009 by David

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)

Posted on May 8, 2009 by David

“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.

Posted on May 5, 2009 by David

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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Borough Market

Posted on April 26, 2009 by David

Our friend Gretchen, who has lived in London for 13 years, took us along for her weekend shopping trip to Borough Market, literally under London Bridge. I feel quite lucky to live near the Union Square Farmer’s Market. It’s open … Continue reading →

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