2009 Archives
Mushrooms, Fresh and Dried
Since I have no access to wild mushrooms anywhere in or near my very metropolitan yard, I’m limited to the expensive selection at the grocery store. One way I stretch my mushroom dollar is to include a mix of dried mushrooms with the fresh. The dried version is much cheaper than its fresh counterpart, yet…
The Party is Over…
Ah, the glassware. Crystal flutes and goblets, mere hours ago filled and fragrant, cradled and kissed, now stand alone – a stark bouquet of dried red and gold in the morning light… Sorry, got a little carried away there. Suffice it to say, we had a party last night, woo hoo! A dinner party –…
On Trend!?
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times A quick perusal of today’s NYTimes Dining & Wine section (um, clearly a favorite exercise of mine) reveals that “Pesto is Back in Circulation” and that tofu is “Out of the Wok.” Really? Maybe we already knew that (albeit completely accidentally) here at the moderate epicurean, given the…
Eat Your Vegetable Soup
I had a fennel bulb and a bunch of asparagus knocking around in the cooler and decided they’d anchor a lovely vegetable soup. Rather minestrone-esque, thick with garlic and tomatoes and a little whole-grain pasta for body. Carrots, onions, and celery of course. A handful of spinach too – why not? With a swirl of…
"Tacos"
I call anything I wrap in a tortilla – soft- or hard-shell, sprouted grain or corn – a taco. Goes over well with the fam, for one. Tacos = yummy in this household. But I do it for myself, too. Tacos feel decadent to me, like party food, even my healthiest versions. Plus they’re seriously…
Happy, Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch
Happy Mother’s Day! It’s been a terrific one for me. My mom and sister Stacey stopped by for a light, simple brunch and some good chat over coffee. I tried a new crustless quiche recipe that completely rocked – only 150 calories/slice but you’d never know it. Loaded with the flavor of Canadian bacon, onions,…
Lovely Lucia’s Lunching
Pre-Mother’s Day lunch today, score! I do love Lucia’s. I enjoyed a colorful farmer’s salad bursting with crisp greens and jicama, slices of juicy orange, a handful of fresh herbs, and a few slices of salty steak. John dug into a pile of softly scrambled eggs, set off by crunchy focaccia croutons in a pool…
Burgers, Burgers Everywhere
You can tell we’re heading into summer by the number of burger posts around the web. The goods (don’t worry, not all of them are decadent!)… President Obama and Vice President Biden stopped for lunch at Ray’s Hell Burger in DC this week. Check out this fun blogpost reviewing the place – which sounds fantastic…
Slow Down
Perhaps you heard this week about a recent survey that reveals the French spend almost twice as much time eating each day as Americans do? My ears immediately perked up, wondering (as I’ve often wondered) about the connection between speed of food consumption and weight. I’ve noticed in my own life that the more slowly…
More Salmon…
OK, a new angle on salmon, given my previously stated difficulties in finding an edible version in Minnesota. Taking a page from our foodie friends Kris & Harry, I ordered online. Since I forgot the site they recommended, I poked around myself and chose Vital Choice Wild Seafood for their sustainable practices and interesting product…
Twin Cities Chef’s Table
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