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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Resting comfortably after removing unhealthy intestine
Poor little guy. The doctor removed nearly a foot of unhealthy intestine and sent it off to a Colorado lab for testing. Hopefully we'll have results by Friday. To protect already compromised kidneys and liver they also implanted a feeding tube in case he continued to not eat on his own. So far so good, he's eating on his own and they've reduced the amount of IV fluids. I hope to have him home this weekend.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Trattoria Trecolori 47th btw 7th & 8th housemade black ink linguini I'm in heaven
I loved this restaurant! Housemade linguini was absolutely the comfort food I was looking for.
We had a bumpy flight coming into Newark this afternoon. I'm exhausted. Thankfully ben & jerry propped me up til dinner.
It's overcast but summertime warm temps. It's super humid but we don't mind..not having to carry a jacket is a wonderful thing. Tons of people hustling about in the midst of Times Square. Feels good to be out on the town.
We had a bumpy flight coming into Newark this afternoon. I'm exhausted. Thankfully ben & jerry propped me up til dinner.
It's overcast but summertime warm temps. It's super humid but we don't mind..not having to carry a jacket is a wonderful thing. Tons of people hustling about in the midst of Times Square. Feels good to be out on the town.
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Kisaku a neighboorhood gem for sushi, South corner of 55th & Keystone Pl N, just off Greenlake
Kisaku - a neighborhood gem for sushi, South corner of 55th & Keystone Pl N and just off Greenlake
We started with hearty green salad and calamari and then dug into the rolls. The white soy paper roll in front is the Kisaku Roll: scallop, crab, mayo, flying fish eggs, soy paper, $7. http://www.kisaku.com
We started with hearty green salad and calamari and then dug into the rolls. The white soy paper roll in front is the Kisaku Roll: scallop, crab, mayo, flying fish eggs, soy paper, $7. http://www.kisaku.com
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Rovers Charcuterie 101 & Burgundy wine classes engaging, enlightening, and so much fun to be a part of...
Rover's Wine & Culinary Classes for Saturday, May 23 included Chef Adam Hoffman's, Charcuterie 101 class.
Chef Adam walked us through an amazing terrine style pate baked in a water bath. What I really loved about this class was that he broke it down into what I would call "doable" steps for the home cook. That, (and with some exacting attention towards the nitrate formula) I love that I control the quality of ingredients involved in the recipes.
We also made linked sausage, and a silky duck liver pate a top crostini. Chef Adam also prepared a five pound pork belly slab that is soon to become this week's house apple smoked bacon. Yum.
Wine Director, Scot Smith walked us through seven wines, with an overview of the village, producer and some insight to the terrior specific to each region of Burgundy including pricey, Côte-d'Or.
http://www.rovers-seattle.com/
Chef Adam walked us through an amazing terrine style pate baked in a water bath. What I really loved about this class was that he broke it down into what I would call "doable" steps for the home cook. That, (and with some exacting attention towards the nitrate formula) I love that I control the quality of ingredients involved in the recipes.
We also made linked sausage, and a silky duck liver pate a top crostini. Chef Adam also prepared a five pound pork belly slab that is soon to become this week's house apple smoked bacon. Yum.
Wine Director, Scot Smith walked us through seven wines, with an overview of the village, producer and some insight to the terrior specific to each region of Burgundy including pricey, Côte-d'Or.
http://www.rovers-seattle.com/
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Kiyo's Seafood Enchiladas
In our test kitchen, we made amazing seafood enchiladas: the filling included halibut cheeks, shrimp and scallops. We roasted the Anaheim chiles and simmered the tomatillos for the sauce. Scrumptious!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Navigating my way btw Ferry Terminal Bldg & Japantown by train, trolly and bus. Found these pins for Kiyo
We hopped on to Bart from Union City, switched trains at Bayfair Station proceeding on to Embarcadero Station where we popped up & out to the Ferry Terminal Bldg. What a beautiful day for patio dining at Hogs Island Oyster Co. and some amazing seafood gumbo.
Directionally challenged..I got us on the F Line to Montgomery then caught the 38 bus out to 1581 Webster St.
Japantown is bustling especially at the Kinokinuya Bldg. Red bean crepes at Sophie's Crepes & Oyako donburi at Izamiyas. Stuffed & happy.
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Friday, May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Amazing eats at Hallava Falafel truck in Georgetown
Hallava Falafel, Airport Way and South Corson - parked right out front of the Corson Building.
There's just two things on the menu: Falafel and Schwarma. It was so sunny today, we took our sandwiches and bottles of water to the new neighborhood Oxbow Park there next to the train tracks. We sat in the bleachers for a scrumptious $7.00 lunchtime meal.
My falafel came with a combination of spinach and romaine, salted cucumber, sauteed peppers, tomato zucchini spread, pickle spear and cucumber yogurt sauce. Look for the bright yellow truck! On a sunny afternoon you can't beat it, what a great way to picnic!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Pacific Market Persian food a hidden gem in Lake City Way
Pacific Market is a tiny mom & pop restaurant and grocery. For amazing Persian food visit 125th & Lake City Way NE.
Khoreshte Fesenjan: Pomegranate molasses, walnut, chicken, shredded pumpkin. And, Khoreshte Ghaymeh Bademjam: yellow split peas, chopped beef, eggplant, dried lemons, tomato paste, turmeric.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Eating Down The Fridge
Today is the final day of my week long challenge to eat down the fridge. So, the challenge inspired by washingtonpost.com, A Mighty Appetite with Kim O'Donnel was put forth to us readers to reduce food waste and also save money by making do with what's already on hand in the pantry. I did whittle down some pantry staples and saved maybe $175, or $25 per day on miscellaneous food spending. Several bloggers reported how engaging it was and then described what gourmet meals they were dishing up, but I struggled especially after the third day. In fact I needed to make a run for green salad & vegetables a couple times during the week. I just have a whole lot of dried pasta and rice and very little protein. I'm clearly under utilizing my shelf-storage. It's got me thinking about canning and freezing now. This could be my new calling. I'm contributing my $175 savings to a charitable cause.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The Inaugural Luncheon Menu
Guests at the inaugural luncheon after Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States were treated to seafood stew, duck and pheasant, sponge cake and California wines.
And they toasted the new president with a Korbel Natural “Special Inauguration Cuvee” California Champagne.
The first course, a seafood stew filled with lobster, scallops, shrimp and cod, was served with Duckhorn Vineyards' 2007 Sauvignon Blanc.
The main course, a brace of duck and pheasant served with sour cherry chutney, molasses whipped sweet potatoes and winter vegetables, was accompanied by Goldeneye, 2005 Pinot Noir, from California's Anderson Valley.
Cinnamon apple sponge cake recipe to follow!
Guests at the inaugural luncheon after Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States were treated to seafood stew, duck and pheasant, sponge cake and California wines.
And they toasted the new president with a Korbel Natural “Special Inauguration Cuvee” California Champagne.
The first course, a seafood stew filled with lobster, scallops, shrimp and cod, was served with Duckhorn Vineyards' 2007 Sauvignon Blanc.
The main course, a brace of duck and pheasant served with sour cherry chutney, molasses whipped sweet potatoes and winter vegetables, was accompanied by Goldeneye, 2005 Pinot Noir, from California's Anderson Valley.
Cinnamon apple sponge cake recipe to follow!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy New Year 2009!
My Locavore Seattle CampaignMid way through 2008 I started journaling about this personal pursuit to eat within a 100 mile radius from wherever I might be living or visiting. I started calling it my locavore challenge, though it really has evolved into an ongoing campaign for me.
Here are my top 3 A-ha's:
1. I splurged on decadent items like fresh local eggs when eggs were my star ingredient. Local does taste better and generally, I found the farmer's market to cost less than at my grocery store.
2. I switched to a seasonal diet. Seasonality redefined the way I ate back then and continues to influence my grocery shopping habits today. Obviously I indulge in a few treats and I do enjoy going out to eat, but generally, I try to stick to my rule of selecting ingredients that experience the least amount of travel to me.
3. Most importantly, I am more informed about the what I eat. Today this campaign includes more reading, asking more questions and wrestling with a myriad of federal guidelines, farming practices & the ideals of sustainability.
Looking forward to 2009
My closest friends know that I've struggled with my weight for years now. I think they would agree that this campaign has helped to alleviate some of the "weighty-issues" that have so preoccupied my time. The locavore campaign has brought on a new and holistic self perspective to living, eating and finding real enjoyment from food. I am excited about the new year. My focus is to achieve optimum health through exercise and mindful eating, to practice wellness with family & friends and of course to have more fun too.
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