Nouvelle: a cuisine of today that was once a culinary revolution A very apt description from the back of the menu, especially as I reread it after our dinner. What's described here as French Nouvelle is the cuisine of almost all of today's high-end, tasting menu restaurants: French ... continue reading...
Pasta e ceci
This is one of my new favorite dishes - a one pot meal with both pasta and chickpeas, featuring a delicious tomato-based broth. There are so many flavors working together - pancetta, rosemary, garlic, chili flakes, and a "secret ingredient" addition of anchovy paste that adds the perfect extra ... continue reading...
Don Julio, Buenos Aires
Towards the end of our time in Argentina, D uttered words I never thought he'd say: "I don't think I want to eat any more steak." Our visit to Don Julio may have had something to do with this. Take a look at his lunch selection: This is the cut Don Julio calls entrecote; I'm not exactly ... continue reading...
Tango and pizza, Buenos Aires
It's hard to see a connection between tango and pizza - but they both show Europe's influence on Argentinian culture. The tango originated in working class and immigrant communities, and only became widely popular - at every level of society - after it was introduced in Paris and other European ... continue reading...
Next: French Classique
This latest Next iteration gives the original, Paris 1906, a run for its money as D's favorite. French cuisine at its most elegant, luxe, refined... that's cuisine classique. Sitting down, the first thing we see is a pair of ice sculptures and a cantaloupe sporting a cork. Curious! Inside ... continue reading...
French hot chocolate
The hot chocolate I had in Buenos Aires reminded me how much I love what seems like, essentially, just molten dark chocolate. It's best known as being French (le vrai chocolat chaud), but of course you can find it at chocolate shops around the world - including Rapa Nui. And it's so easy to make ... continue reading...
Exploring Buenos Aires
We made the most of our short time in Buenos Aires, exploring a few of the sights and spending some time just walking around to get the feel of the city. Floralis Generica I looked forward to visiting this sculpture, aka "the big metal flower", to try out my new wide angle lens! And yes, it's ... continue reading...
Recoleta and Rapa Nui, Buenos Aires
I wouldn't have guessed that my favorite place to explore in Buenos Aires would be a cemetery; they've never really interested me in the past. But thanks to our wonderful guide, Marcelo, the Recoleta Cemetery proved to be a perfect introduction to Buenos Aires. It's fascinating to explore - like ... continue reading...
Quick turkey chili
Here's a new take on my standard chili recipe, the way I've been making it lately - with a few changes to my mom's original but still perfect for a chilly night. It yields a bit less, so you don't need to open as many cans and there aren't as many leftovers to worry about (but of course you could ... continue reading...
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