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Roast Pork Loin, Turnips, Garlic, and Anchovies

Posted on October 20, 2010 by David

What do you do when you have a huge slab of locally-raised pork loin? You consult Fergus Henderson’s The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating for a simple preparation that will respect the pig. I had a large pork loin … Continue reading →

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Chilling Market Effects

Posted on October 16, 2010 by David

Cold and windy today, which was reflected in the diminished variety of produce available at the market. Every vendor was intent on selling me apples and squash, although a few were attempting to fob off the last of their tomato … Continue reading →

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Journeyman Revisited

Posted on October 13, 2010 by David

We ate at Journeyman again this past Saturday, one day short of three weeks since our visit on their opening weekend. Our neighbor suggested we return, but she didn’t have to do a lot of arm-twisting to get us to … Continue reading →

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Market Rebound

Posted on October 9, 2010 by David

I‘ve learnd that my mood can make all the difference when shopping at the farmer’s market. Last week, because I wasn’t feeling well, I bought the bare essentials. Today I saw possibilities at every stand. Still not much in terms … Continue reading →

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Bacon Dashi with Potatoes & Clams

Posted on October 6, 2010 by David

Yesterday was bacon day. While prepping this recipe, a deliveryman handed over a big box labeled BACON, with this inside: That’s eight pounds of bacon, made from the half hog I shared last month. I gave half of it to … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Flavor Country

Posted on October 5, 2010 by David

Every now and then She Who Must Be Obeyed surprises me with some previously unknown tidbit about food or cooking. On more than one occasion she had mentioned that the son of one of her work colleagues was spending a … Continue reading →

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Market Apathy

Posted on October 3, 2010 by David

No clever insights to accompany yesterday’s market run, just a list of the food: brioche loaf, chocolate banana bread, rainbow chard, cucumbers, pink potatoes, purple cauliflower, spicy lamb sausage, empire apples, and raspberries. I hope to have more enthusiasm next … Continue reading →

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Pork Shoulder Steak with Fried Cauliflower

Posted on September 29, 2010 by David

This dish is actually two separate recipes from Momofuku: Pork Shoulder Steak and Fried Cauliflower with Fish Sauce Vinaigrette. They seemed to go together in my head, which lead to their being served as a single meal. Neither recipe is … Continue reading →

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Amines to an End

Posted on September 25, 2010 by David

Summer is officially over, but the market stands haven’t noticed, as evidenced by the abundance of corn and tomatoes still available. I bought neither, out of concern for He Who Will Not Be Ignored’s orthodontia for the former, and bacause … Continue reading →

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Spicy Pork Sausage & Rice Cakes

Posted on September 24, 2010 by David

If you’re thinking “It has pork and rice cakes, it must be another recipe from Momofuku,” then you’re correct. In the interests of accuracy, the full name of the dish is Spicy Pork Sausage & Rice Cakes, Chinese Broccoli & … Continue reading →

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