Recently, NOLA food critic Brett Anderson bestowed just his third five-bean review over an eight-year tenure upon Stella!, which is headed by the talented and able chef Scott Boswell. Since then, I’ve given a lot of thought to what makes a restaurant superb. In a dining city like New Orleans, it seems we’ve got a [...]
Archive for August, 2009
paris trip, day 5: a dining experience to trump all experiences, or, my favorite place in paris
Posted in Paris, dinner, foie gras, potato, steak, veal on August 25, 2009 | 3 Comments »
what happens when you unleash me into the produce aisle…
Posted in caperberry, easy, green beans, healthy, lunch, salad, tomato on August 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was ravenous. The scene: a scant few days after my return from Paris. All I could think about was a dish I’d had – flaky white fish topped with candy-sweet tomatoes, paper-thin baby zucchini, and crispy-baked bread crumbs, with caperberries scattered across the plate to steep in the most sumptuous olive oil. I needed [...]
kiwi with a spoon
Posted in kiwi on August 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The Type A in me has always preferred to peel and slice my kiwi before eating. Just recently, I plucked the juiciest kiwi from our fridge, sliced it in half, and brandished a spoon, scooping out bite by bite. It felt like I was eating ice cream. I will never turn back.
Food Porn Friday
Posted in Food Porn Friday, almond, strawberry on August 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Mark Bittman’s strawberries with almond cream make my heart pitter-patter every time I look at this picture. Strawberries are so often paired with whipped cream, but I’d opt instead for the warmth and depth of almond.
paris trip, day 5: dreams manifesting at rose bakery
Posted in Paris, Rose Bakery, basil, cabbage, cheese, egg, pepper, quiche, tomato on August 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Months before the plans for the Paris trip were unveiled, Jenna and I would devote copious amounts of time fantasizing about our future travels to France. I’d translate, she’d accompany me, and together, we’d eat our way through all of Paris. Huddled around our pretty copy of Breakfast – Lunch – Tea, the cookbook from [...]
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