Go east. No, further east. Out of Manhattan. To Queens. To almost past Queens. To the very end of the 7 subway line - Main Street Station. Not that it's the most convenient place to get to from Brooklyn, where I was staying. I had to cross into Manhattan from Brooklyn and then … [Read more...] about Foodie Paradise in Flushing, NY, Part 1: Dosa and Dim Sum
Archives for October 2011
Toasted Barley Risotto
The broth was bland. That's about the only thing that can go wrong with barley risotto, in fact. I followed the directions precisely, so it actually wasn't my fault for once. Jumping into my ceiling yesterday morning, now THAT was completely my fault. To be fair, the ceiling … [Read more...] about Toasted Barley Risotto
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic
Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes, 1 head of garlic 1/2 - 1 tsp salt black pepper chili pepper flakes a TON of rosemary (or thyme or oregano) juice of 1/2 a lemon (or 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) Directions: Peel and chop the 4 sweet potatoes lengthwise (or you can leave the … [Read more...] about Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic
On Swiss Chard Cakes with Parsley Sauce and How to Make Disgusting Greens Delicious
It's never a good idea to start an article with the words, "Bear with me," but that's what I need to ask you to do. Maybe you don't like green leafy vegetables as much as I do, but before you start yelling, "Ew! Gross! It's green!" or "She wants me to eat that?", let me convince … [Read more...] about On Swiss Chard Cakes with Parsley Sauce and How to Make Disgusting Greens Delicious
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Almond Cream
When I first discovered Jerusalem Artichokes I didn't know quite what to do with them. First I didn't know what they tasted like, or what went well with them. It turns out they're nutty, sweet and earthy. Something to be tried, not just described. They look like dirty, knobby … [Read more...] about Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Almond Cream
Roasted Acorn Squash Slices with Lemon, Herbs, and Garlic
The easiest way to roast a squash is to cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, place the sides cut side-down on a baking sheet, and roast in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 40 minutes, or until the flesh is soft and the juices start to seep out and caramelize. Scoop out the … [Read more...] about Roasted Acorn Squash Slices with Lemon, Herbs, and Garlic
From NY: Nettle Cheese and Ancho Chili Peppers
The Brooklyn Green Market happens three times a week and has a fair spread of producers. While generally not organic, there's a kind of eco-certification for one of the apple producers, some exquisite (and expensive) raw milk cheeses (nettle! Where is that in the Quebec cheese … [Read more...] about From NY: Nettle Cheese and Ancho Chili Peppers
Interview with Yvon Roy – Wine Producer and Representative of the Montreal Salon des Vins et Fromages du Quebec; until Sunday
Here's a link to an interview with M. Roy, who was kind enough to walk me through the reds, whites, and iced versions of his grapes at Vignoble Morou in Quebec. He also walks me through the reasons to drink other Quebecer's wine at the expo. … [Read more...] about Interview with Yvon Roy – Wine Producer and Representative of the Montreal Salon des Vins et Fromages du Quebec; until Sunday
Lentils with Broiled Eggplants from “Plenty” by Yotam Ottolenghi
It was a miracle. I got through a Thanksgiving dinner without that sick feeling from too much delicious stuffing, gravy, and chicken, squash, potatoes, and my own personal starchy bliss-coma. I had all those things, yes, but I also made about 6 lbs of roasted vegetables (the … [Read more...] about Lentils with Broiled Eggplants from “Plenty” by Yotam Ottolenghi
Descartes’ Drinking Habits
Dear Dad, I heard a joke you'll like today. As a mathematician, I'm sure you'll appreciate it. So Descartes was at a dinner party and the host was offering drinks to all the guests. Host: "Would you like a drink, Descartes?" Descartes: "I think not," Descartes replied, and … [Read more...] about Descartes’ Drinking Habits