June 2012
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What I want to cook
Soba Noodles.
Bon Appetit’s Cold Sesame Noodles and Summer Vegetables
Mark Bittman’s Backyard Bulgogi
Emeril Lagasse’s Ginger Ice Cream
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What's in a name?
Veggie Burger - Brooklyn Street Local.
When I read about Brooklyn Street Grill becoming Brooklyn Street Local, I figured it was worth a visit. I suggested to a colleague grabbing lunch there the other day, and he said, “On Michigan? Can’t do it.”
Huh?
I explained that it was new place with new owners, not the same greasy spoon diner I suspected he remembered.
“Sorry. I...
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What we ate
Roasted Figs with Gorgonzola.
Emeril Lagasse’s Roasted Fresh Figs with Gorgonzola
Family Style Food’s Roasted Cumin-Lime Carrots
Laa Loosh’s Parmesan and Spinach Filet of Sole
Simply Recipes’ Candied Kumquats served with Vanilla Ice Cream
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Give the gift of food
My mother celebrates her birthday this week and I’m not buying her a gift. Instead, I will make her dinner.
Lemon Souffle Pudding - Martha Stewart.
I like stuff just as much as the next person, but most of us have way too much of it. I like to give the gift of food. I know they’ll like it, pretty sure it won’t go to waste, and positive it will never need dusting.
A few weeks...
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What I want to drink
Maker’s Mark Distillery - Loretto, KY.
At the Maker’s Mark Distillery, I hand-dipped in red wax my own bottle of Maker’s Mark, now I need to drink it. The search for bourbon-inspired cocktails turned up a couple of other interesting drinks that may just prompt me to practice my mixology.
Indigo Landing’s Charleston Bog
Sugar House’s Hulk el Increible
Kari...
