dinner for six

July 27, 2010

it started with a table scape, special thanks to the lamoreaux gene.

the amuse: duck confit salad on a belgian endive leaf

appetizer: seared ahi tuna, lightly dressed haircots verts, roasted shallot mousse

salad: watercress, curly endive, local green cabbage with bacon, dates and parmesan, dressed in a marionberry vinaigrette.

entree: seared pork loin, lemon risotto, sautéed broccolini and a marionberry [...]

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marinated asparagus

June 15, 2010

wow, has life been a blur lately.. i can’t believe i finally got a job working nearly forty hours a week! on top of that, i only have 7 1/2 weeks of classes left until my externship! the days are packed full and what little time i have, i’m usually zoned out or spending a [...]

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contemporary meal – soup

April 24, 2010

continuing our progression through this illustrious meal, we move onto one of my favorite categories… the soup.  while given freedom to build a meal using any ingredients we choose seems like a dream come true, the challenge lies in selecting the freshest regional ingredients.  ..and so begins my journey through the world of asparagus.

why is [...]

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contemporary meal – appetizer

April 5, 2010
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kris and i often joke about how poor we are.. whether it be which bills we need to cut next, what days we’re allowed to use our debit card, or how much money in student loans we have racked up. but the reality is that we are blessed beyond measure. we live in a city that we can’t bear to part with, we’re both healthy, we have a roof over our heads, we love each other and our pups, we have friends and family that surround and support us and we can eat well even when we’re short on change.

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contemporary meal – amuse

March 23, 2010

one of my favorite things about being in culinary school is that we are often given opportunities to create our own ‘menu.’  usually it’s a project for a certain class and we have to meet certain health criteria, base it on a certain culture or take into consideration certain dietary restrictions – but my most [...]

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