Another day, another book that I'm embarrassed not to have cooked from. Maybe it's because menu books can be a little intimidating. I always feel that if I don't do a whole menu, I'm failing. But things being what they are, there wasn't a complete menu that we could realistically … [Read more...] about Shoulder of Spring Lamb with Flageolet Beans and Olive Relish
Steamed Mussels with Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Sabayon
I've never actually dined at The Herbfarm, but I've visited. During the ten minutes in which I attended culinary school in the '90s, our class took a field trip out to the farm and restaurant. It's a truly magical place which makes even me want to garden. When Jerry Traunfeld's … [Read more...] about Steamed Mussels with Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Sabayon
Kingston Jerk Chicken
Today's blog post brought to you by culture shock! Since early November, we've been cooking through the Alice Waters (and related) books in our collection. Alice's style is so distinctive and iconic. Her insistence on freshness and seasonality, simplicity and elegance has shaped … [Read more...] about Kingston Jerk Chicken
Braised Cabbage with Halibut
Here we are, recipe number six - Braised Cabbage with Halibut from another "why have I never used this book" book, Chez Panisse Vegetables by Alice Waters. I think once spring rears its head, we'll be using this book a lot more. It's chock full of really beautiful and simple … [Read more...] about Braised Cabbage with Halibut
Chaudrée au Pineau (Fish Baked with Braised Leeks and Pineau de Charentes)
We love projects around here, and since July 2016, we've been attempting to cook everything out of Paula Wolfert's The Cooking of Southwest France. Inexplicably (oh, who am I kidding? We're slackers) we have never blogged about this, but have put photos in an album on Facebook. … [Read more...] about Chaudrée au Pineau (Fish Baked with Braised Leeks and Pineau de Charentes)