DINNER 223: Friday, August 11, 2006

DINNER 223: Friday, August 11, 2006

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.…

DINNER 224: Saturday, August 12, 2006

DINNER 224: Saturday, August 12, 2006

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…

DINNER 225: Sunday, August 13, 2006

DINNER 225: Sunday, August 13, 2006

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…

DINNER 226: Monday, August 14, 2006

DINNER 226: Monday, August 14, 2006

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…