Remember those elBulli cocktails that had a starring role at the Aviary party in January? It turns out they were just modest heralds for the spectacular creations that feature on the menu now. White sangria in suspension, as the name suggests, is a sangria cocktail just slightly thickened ... continue reading...
Black bottom cupcakes
Could there be a better breakfast than a fresh, homemade black bottom cupcake? OK, I'll admit, it's probaby not the most balanced, nutritious start to the day. But there's something wonderful about waking up to this combination of chocolate and rich, cheesecake-like filling. And now that I think ... continue reading...
Next: elBulli
I never thought I would eat at elBulli - even before it closed last year, the reservations process was hit-or-miss to put it mildly, and dinner would require flying to Spain. Thanks to Next, though, I've had an elBulli experience that even the original itself couldn't provide, a sort of ... continue reading...
Vegetable Menu at Charlie Trotter’s
One of the stories of 2012 in the Chicago restaurant world is that Charlie Trotter's will be closing this summer. It's a restaurant that was one of the pioneers of fine dining and tasting menus in America, which saw many great chefs cut their teeth in the Trotter's kitchen and then go on to ... continue reading...
French Laundry “Coffee” (no Donuts)
Okay, here it is - the first cup of coffee I've ever made here in my apartment. No coffee maker required, just the French Laundry cookbook. As you've probably guessed by now, this is my re-creation of the famed Thomas Keller "Coffee and Donuts"... well, the "Coffee" part, anyway, because I'm ... continue reading...
Aunt K’s chocolate roulade
My Aunt K doesn't spend too much time in the kitchen, but she has a collection of excellent dishes that she makes for special occasions. My favorite among them has to be her roulade, which we had this year for New Year's Eve dinner - it's the perfect balance of chocolate and chantilly cream, ... continue reading...
Vetri, Philadelphia
My visits to Philadelphia are relatively frequent, but always too rushed for me to do everything I'd like. Of my three favorite Philly activities (tax-free shopping, eating gelato at Capogiro, or having a fantastic meal somewhere), I can manage just one or two in the average trip. On the rare ... continue reading...
El Bulli cocktails, Party at the Aviary
Since I rang in the New Year in Texas this year, I missed the much-hyped NYE celebration at the Aviary. So it was impossible to say no to the recent "Party at the Aviary", especially when I heard it would feature a sneak peak of some El Bulli cocktails. Whiskey sour After a short, ... continue reading...
Brace yourselves…
Take a look at the large box that arrived a few days ago. What could it be? I'll give you a hint... You'll probably be seeing more of it on this blog, as soon as I find some counter space and get in some studying time. Yes, I'm now the proud owner of a sous vide machine! Which means ... continue reading...
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