September 2006 Archives
Post
Fabulous late-summer dinner at Ana Scofield and Rudy Maxa’s lovely home last night. Cold, spicy shrimps. Smokin’ hot jalapenos, halved, filled with creamy goat cheese, and run under the broiler until browned and bubbly. Fish tacos filled with crispy cod, sliced avocado, roasted corn, and cilantro. Ana’s mom’s Columbian black beans. Rudy’s jewel-toned tomato salad…
Post
La la Lucia’s! John and A brunched there yesterday and came back not just raving about the yumminess but also with tasties pour moi. Good move! In the goodie bag was a pre-made sandwich, purchased from the bakery – perfectly soft-chewy cracked wheat bread filled with salty ham, sharp cheddar, slices of truly ripe tomato…
Post
Have you read Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma? I highly recommend it if you love food and cooking, but especially if you’re interested in the quality of your food, the circumstances under which it was produced, and understanding the benefits of eating locally, sustainably, and seasonally. Along the way, you’ll also gain an unsettling understanding…
Post
Hot, spicy, sweet, sour, AND salty – yeah, baby! Shrimp curry for dinner, oh my, it really is so good. And so easy. I’ve posted the recipe before, as chicken curry, but you can stir in raw shrimp a few minutes before it’s done instead. Mmmmm… ….and mmmm again for the slice of Rosemarie Coconut…