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
Too Many Cookbooks
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
Potato Gnocchi
And now back to our regularly scheduled letter of the alphabet “V” with Marc Vetri’s Mastering Pasta: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pasta, Gnocchi, and Risotto (book number 15). When it comes to pasta, this book is simply indispensable. More than just a cookbook, Vetri … [Read more...] about Potato Gnocchi
Duck Legs Braised in Zinfandel
As I mentioned at the end of our last post, we’re turning the alphabet back for another Alice Waters book that we picked up a used copy of during the holidays. The Chez Panisse Café Cookbook (book number 14), with beautiful food illustrations by David Lance Goines, is a joy both … [Read more...] about Duck Legs Braised in Zinfandel
Molasses-on-Snow Candy
Ma was busy all day long, cooking good things for Christmas. . . . One morning she boiled molasses and sugar together until they made a thick syrup, and Pa brought in two pans of clean, white snow from outdoors. Laura and Mary each had a pan, and Pa and Ma showed them how to pour … [Read more...] about Molasses-on-Snow Candy