Book Meme

Book Meme

Number of books I own: Wendy estimates that we own over 400 books, appoximately 1/2 of which are cookbooks or kitchen related. Last book bought: THE SEASONING OF A CHEF Last book read: Just finished HEAT by Bill Buford Five books that mean a lot…

CULINARY: My something-th night at Pigall’s

CULINARY: My something-th night at Pigall’s

     It’s official. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve worked at Jean-Robert at Pigall’s, but I was there again today, working prep only (arriving at 1:00pm and staying till about 5:30pm). While there, I topped-and-tailed snow peas, sliced shallots, helped with the…

DINNER 245: Saturday, September 2, 2006

DINNER 245: Saturday, September 2, 2006

This evening, as we packed to get ready for our vacation to Mexico’s Mayan Riviera (more information to follow!), we ordered pizza from LaRosa’s and had it delivered. It will be an early night; we have to be up on Sunday 3:30am to catch our flight!

MEXICO 2006: Day 1, Sunday September 3, 2006

MEXICO 2006: Day 1, Sunday September 3, 2006

We arose at the ungodly hour of 3:30am to get into the car and go to the airport. The only thing that could rouse us is the promise that, in a few short hours, we’d be in sunny Mexico, on the Mayan Riviera, sipping frosty…