Have You Made A “Parmentier?” Well first of all, what is it? Guess what? I learned something new! In culinary terms, “Parmentier” is a French adjective meaning prepared, served, or garnished with potatoes. The term is named after the famous French pharmacist and… Read More ›
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Celebrating La Copine’s New Cookbook! Delicious Cuisine From An Oasis In The Desert!
It’s Real, Indeed! I was so so happy to have seen this post from one of our favorite restaurants! Chefs Claire and Nikki have released their La Copine cookbook! Feast Your Eyes On This! This sandwich is the result of… Read More ›
Want A “Crab-Santhemum”? We Go “Off The Menu” At The Swan Oyster Depot In San Francisco!
Ready For Some “Seafood As Art?” What you see above is an incredibly delicious plate of “seafood as art” – a “Crab-Santhemum!” It’s just one of a number of wildly creative dishes from a legendary “hole in the wall” in… Read More ›
From “Burgundy Stars” To “The Perfectionist!” Two Riveting Books About The Downside Of Haute Cuisine And The Death Of A Chef…
The Magic Of Food! When you see an incredibly inventive dish, created by a world renowned Chef, it makes your mouth water. Like these dishes from the first American female Chef to be awarded three Michelin Stars: More about the… Read More ›
America’s First 3-Michelin Star Female Chef! Chef Dominique Crenn’s Atelier Crenn – A Poem To Gastronomy!
Finally! America Has A Female Three Michelin Star Chef! It was long overdue, but the US FINALLY had a 3-Michelin Star Restaurant with a Female Chef! Bravo to Chef Dominique Crenn for receiving this honor in 2018! The above photo by Daniel… Read More ›
Making Chef Dominique Crenn’s Unity Bread! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Also Has A Vegetable Parmentier!
Celebrating “Chefs For Unity” With Two Great Recipes! My latest “52 In 22” cooking challenge is helping raise awareness for an incredible organization called “Chefs For Unity!” A few months ago, a live streaming event was held to raise awareness… Read More ›