Archive for February, 2009
Italian Wedding Soup…Or Soup with Meatballs in it
I have to admit that the inspiration for this one was random. I have never made Italian Wedding soup before, and it is not a tradition in my family. In fact, I am not even sure whether or not it is traditionally served at Italian weddings, because I have never been to one. To be [...]
Adventures in Sourdough; Chapter 2 – Mise en Place
‘Mise en place’…French for “everything in its place”. For cooks and bakers, the understanding and practice of this simple term are the foundations for all successful dishes. In many ways, ‘mise en place’ is a way of life; it provides structure and organization both within and outside the kitchen; assembling your ingredients, pre-measuring, cleaning as [...]
Did someone say Elk? Yes please.
Cooking with my step-brother Paul is always a treat. He and I look at cooking the same way at times…”what do you have around? Alright, lets do it.” Of course, he’s a much better, more practiced chef, but the point is the same: once you have the confidence and a working understanding of what you [...]
Adventures in Sourdough; Chapter One – The “Mother Sponge”
I mean, who doesn’t like fresh bread right? If you are into food – eating it, cooking it, growing it, or reading about it, you cannot deny the power of a warm slice of fresh bread. Its an elemental pleasure for us humans, undoubtedly tied to thousands of years of learned appreciation. I’ve always wanted [...]
Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner Frittata with Cheese and Herbs
The frittata – what an underestimated food. It is classier than a scramble, less formal than an omelet, and sturdy enough to serve alongside just about anything else you have on the menu. I recently gained a new appreciation for the frittata at a brunch my good friends Amanda and Luke hosted a couple months [...]
Tales from a Potluck: Oven Roasted Whole Stripped Bass, Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops and a Lot More
Our crew of friends loves food and loves to cook. A lot of what we do socially revolves around a meal of some sort, be it potlucks or restaurant club meetings. So with it being Taylor’s birthday this past Monday, he decided what better way to celebrate than a potluck with a bunch of good [...]
Warming Winter Dinner: Brined Pork Chops with Spicy Kale and White Beans
Ok, here’s the situation: it’s winter time – snow falling and not very many good, local, fresh ingredients at your local market. You got some friends or family coming over for dinner on a weeknight and want to make something really good, but don’t want to have to work very hard at it. Here’s an [...]
An Ode to Oleana: Za’atar Chicken Under the Brick
My first experience at Oleana, the fantastic restaurant in the Inman Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA was with our restaurant club. Our friend Amanda Bellino picked the spot, and I’m quite happy she did. This place is straight up wholesome and insanely delicious in every way. Part of the appeal is the fact that the [...]
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