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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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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tacos and wishful thinking

March 31, 2010
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Grilled Lime Chicken and Tofu Tacos
with spicy black beans, roasted corn, crisp red cabbage slaw and pineapple-avocado salsa
I wish it were summer. I love summer. . . and I do not love winter, and I’m not very fond of spring because of the rain. When the sun finally does come out, I feel alive with [...]

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homemade granola

March 21, 2010

wil’s ability to butcher meats has started to come in handy…you’ve previously read about us buying whole chickens for significantly less to get the most for our dollar. a few days ago, rather than spending $7 per pound for a fillet of salmon, he was able to buy a partially dressed fish for about half [...]

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when life gives you lemons

February 18, 2010
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One of the surprisingly pleasant things about being in the midst of personal financial hardship is that I’ve learned to produce something delicious and exciting with whatever is on sale at the grocery store that week.  I know Wil and Kris have been experiencing some of the same the same financial woes that we have, [...]

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