While talking to my mom on the phone earlier today, she asked what I was up to. I said, “Just making some pasta.” Mom asked, “Fresh pasta?” And I said, “Yea, I’m making some herb parpadelle for Jessica.” “Oh funny,” Mom said, “I just saw Joanne Weir making something like that on TV.” Not so [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Herb Parpadelle with Ground Bison
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Carrot and Daikon Slaw/Relish
Saturday, June 6, 2009
I wasn’t sure if I should call this a slaw or a relish because it can be eaten either way. Some Chinese restaurants offer it as a pre-appetizer, along with peanuts and/or seaweed salad. It’s sometimes mixed with or served under a jellyfish salad. It’s also great with spicy meat because it cools your tongue. [...]
Chinese Warm Toss Salad
Saturday, June 6, 2009
When I was a little kid, we had this dish at Peking Duck House and we loved it, so my mom started making it at home. I’ve still never seen it anywhere else, and it’s definitely one of my favorite dishes on Earth! (BTW, this dish and the Peking Duck are the only good dishes [...]
Guang Zhou Restaurant – 3rd Visit
Friday, June 5, 2009
Yes, I went to Guang Zhou again. I’m only posting dishes we have not previously had though. I think it’s valuable, especially if you want to go to dim sum and you don’t speak Chinese. I’m hoping my pics and descriptions will enable you to point and pick the things you want to eat.
These Sweet [...]
Daniel
Friday, June 5, 2009
Monday was our one year anniversary and Lon took me to Daniel Daniel. I don’t even know where to begin on this post. It was just an exquisite evening, but of course, being married to Lon makes everything seem more wonderful.
There are so many little details that make the Daniel experience memorable, from the rotating [...]
Vinturi Aerator
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
When Edgar came over for dinner one night, he brought over the Vinturi Aerator so that we could all try it out. It actually comes with a little felt pouch so you can bring it out with you. Isn’t that hilarious? For displaying at home, it has a little stand too. All this would be [...]
Dieci
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
I walked by this teeny little place, called Dieci Dieci, while walking Ice (Jack Russell Terrier) one day and I saw some things in the window that peeked my interest, a new tapas menu at $5 each (in addition to their regular menu) and a list of wines for $5 a glass or $20 per [...]
Roll-N-Roaster
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
At some point, there was a Roll-N-Roaster Roll-N-Roaster in the East Village, by Webster Hall. I never got around to trying it and it closed. Still, the original (in Brooklyn) is still going strong after 35 years and several expansions, yet prices have remained the same.
All readers know, I’m not a fan of fast food, [...]
Shore Road Bagels and Leske’s Danish Bakery
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Salvatore (of Hom) also mentioned Shore Road Bagel & Deli Shore Road Bagel & Deli, where the bagels are huge. We chose 4 flavors: poppy seed, cinnamon raisin, salt, and everything.
The oddest thing was that each bagel dough was so different. We broke into the poppy seed first and both frowned in disappointment. It was [...]
Nino’s Pizza
Monday, June 1, 2009
Salvitore at Hom told us that Nino’s Pizza on Third Avenue (not to be confused with the plethora of other places with the same name) is his favorite pizza place. It was yet another place where we found the owner working in the shop. Our plan was a quick drive by. Lon hopped out, while [...]
