C – Roasted corn ice cream?! I just couldn’t get my mind around the taste. Luke swore it would taste good. Ok, I agreed … with lots of reluctance. I also can’t eat corn. I just can’t seem to digest it well. So, corn ice cream just wasn’t on the … Continue reading
Corn Week: Corn Fritters
J – Decadent and dangerous … these guys will eat up your daily carb allocation real quick. And, you won’t be able to do anything about it. They are that tasty. Nope. “Back away from that plate, slowly!” will have no effect. So, be warned. Luke told me all of … Continue reading
Corn Week: Grilled Corn-on-the-Cob with Smoked Chili and Lime Butter
Update and Redux: C — Corn on the cob is one of the simplest ways to eat corn. Grilling them can be challenging. But, with a few steps you can have a great grilled corn on the cob. C – The first time I grilled corn it was a disaster. … Continue reading
Corn Week: Seared Scallops with Purslane and Succotash
Update and Redux; C – It’s corn week. This is still one of our favorite corn recipes. It was one of our very early recipes, but still one of our best. I love everything on this plate. It just sings Summer. Sweet corn, purslanes, ripe sweet tomatoes and bacon. Yeah, bacon … Continue reading
Sandwich Week: Smoked Chicken with Irish Cheddar on Ciabatta Sandwich
J – This is a deeply satisfying sandwich. Borrowing liberally from the writing of one of my favorite food seekers (I have no shame), eating this sandwich touches a basic instinct we have for food and fire: Smokey, succulent chicken breast with rich, creamy Irish cheddar between pieces of thick, … Continue reading
Sandwich Week: Pork Belly Bahn Mi
C – Bahn Mi sandwiches are my favorite sandwiches. I grew up with them. I used to take them for granted. They used to be $1 for a sandwich at Vietnamese sandwich shops. Inflation has hit and those days have past. I feel a bit old talking about back in … Continue reading
Sandwich Week: Grilled Chicken Paillard Sandwich
Update and Redux: J – This sandwich was inspired by a chicken paillard dish by Eric Ripert. Except, I only liked the ingredients. Originally, the dish was just a little too precious. But, the ingredients had heart. Eh, voila! A great sandwich. Enjoy. J – This dish had a really … Continue reading
Sandwich Week: Steak Sandwich with Padron Chimichurri and Pepperonchini
Update and Redux: C – I wanted a pepper sandwich and I got a great one. This sandwich is still great. I can’t wait until padron peppers come back in season again and we make this sandwich. I have made this sauce using other types of chilies and they were … Continue reading
Sandwich Week: Chorizo Torta Sandwich
C – This is not your average torta. No beans in this one. No soft bread either. This Rick Bayless inspired sandwich should redefine torta sandwiches. I tested this sandwich with my husband who usually isn’t impressed much with pork sandwiches. He loved it. I was so amazed at how … Continue reading
Cucumber Week: Cucumber Lime and Mint Agua Fresca
C – I am addicted to making and drinking Agua Fresca. A few weeks ago, we made a great Agua Fresca using tamarind pods. It was delicious. So, I started to look for tamarind pods in San Francisco to make it again. I don’t live close to the Mission District, … Continue reading