May The Stars Light Your Way
This article was submitted by fellow traveller, Ron (who selected “Ronnie Lee” as his Memphis name). Thanks for submitting it, Ronnie! A good time was had by all on our recent sojourn to Memphis. After sampling some BBQ ribs and taking in the neon lights…
Wendy & I both took the day off and we spent it taking the dogs to Wendy’s hospital for boarding, getting packed, and preparing for our trip. Oh. Didn’t I tell you about our trip? As loyal readers know, we’ve been part of a supper…
A very simple dinner this evening. We ran to Penn Station for a quick meal of Chicken Teriyaki with fries.
We had another SALSA class this evening — a make-up from a previously-scheduled class that had to be cancelled. Scott, Amy, Wendy, and I finished up in grand style because Mason, our instructor, did such a nice job teaching us. This was our final night…
Tonight, I worked at Cincinnati State helping with another non-credit culinary class, this time a team-building event for guests of a local company.
Chef Ritter, Patrick (a first year student), and I got everything together for the class to be able to make Gazpacho, Caesar Salad, Steak Diane, Asparagus with Hollandaise, and to enjoy a Caramel Flan that Chef had made earlier. We prepared the stations with all the ingredients and tools, collected bowls and containers, unmolded and plated the flans, and rolled silverware in preparation for their arrival.
The students — about 20 of them — were enthusiastic and willing to learn & work. Everything went well, but they used nearly every dish in the whole kitchen (it seemed). We were washing dishes endlessly when the event was over! Still, it was fun, and they did a pretty good job — items were well prepared (if a bit underseasoned), so dinner was tasty.
Speaking of Hollandaise, click (more…) for a BigOven recipe for a very easy, tasty Hollandaise from Mark Bittman.
Tonight, Wendy & I met up with Dave & Robin to go to Vincenzo’s Italian restaurant. Wendy & I had eaten there when it was in its previous location — an old gas station with 14 tables and bathrooms out back. The place was so small…