Runs with knives!
I’m currently reading THE KITCHEN by Nicolas Freeling. I discovered the book in Anthony Boudain’s THE NASTY BITS and decided to track it down to read it. This is a 1970’s hardback edition of the book. It feels old, smells a little musty, and enchants…
I went down to Jean-Robert at Pigall’s after my day job today hoping to spend some time in the kitchen, but when I got there and checked the books, I knew that they’d have it well in hand without me, so I finalized plans with…
I thought I might have to go in to Pigall’s this evening, but in conversation with Jeremy, it was determined that I’d be more useful tomorrow, when I can work a full shift. So I had an unexpected, but welcome, evening at home with Wendy. We sat on the couch and watched television after a dinner of Thai-Style Noodles & Tofu in a Peanut Sauce.
I worked at Jean-Robert at Pigall’s today, from 1:30pm until about 10:30pm. During that time, I worked prep in the main kitchen doing things like preparing an amuse bouche of steamed asparagus and goat cheese wrapped in puff pastry. This will be baked, sliced, and…
Today, Wendy & I ran some errands — getting new luggage for our upcoming trip to Mexico, buying another bookcase to load with books (mostly culinary books and cooking magazines. When we bought the bookcase, Wendy made me promise that she could have one shelf…
Wendy & I met Michael & Judy, who are 7 days away from expecting their baby! We met at Cactus Pear restaurant in Blue Ash for dinner and conversation. The southwestern cuisine of Cactus Pear is very enjoyable — we started with Flameado, an appetizer with baked sausage and cheese, served with fresh flour tortillas. My entree was a very large and tasty Cuban Sandwich with pork, ham, and cheese alongside their roasted rosemary potatoes. A nice meal with good people!
On another note… Happy birthday Dad V!
Tonight’s dinner was the monthly Wine Dinner at the Iron Horse Inn. Ted, Tracy (her first wine dinner in some time!), Angel, Mike, Greg, Wendy, and I met at ‘the Horse’ to partake of the following menu: The Iron Horse Restaurant Treats From Our Cellar…