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The "new project" 15

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:40:00 +0000

Knock knock. Are you still there?

Just checking.

It’s been a while, a long while, since I’ve actually posted anything. But, lo-and-behold, I am still alive and kicking, er, eating.

I just started a new project in LA, not too far from my alma mater. The downtown hotel I am now staying at is less [...]

Don’t pull hair, make Pulled Pork

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:17:00 +0000

Blame it on the Type A personality in me. You’d think I’d actually enjoy a couple of days of “working from home” and not doing anything. Instead, I’m anxious to get on a project and really prove myself and learn lots of new things. I spent the latter portion of last week [...]

Alinea wrapup

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:05:00 +0000

I’d wish I had several more Alinea posts, though perhaps you patient readers are tired of them, only because it would mean that I could relive the meal a little longer. Alas, all great things must come to an end…

18. SWEETBREAD – cauliflower, burnt bread, toasted hayAnd here came the second large dish of [...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprises

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:15:00 +0000

These chocolate peanut butter cookies are definite crowd pleasers for anyone that likes chocolate and peanut butter. An innocent looking chocolate cookie that surprises any unsuspecting cookie monster with a hidden peanut butter center that is remisicent of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. I left some out in the kitchen, knowing full well [...]

Two forks please?

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:09:00 +0000

Satura Cakes is a Japanese/French bakery in Palo Alto that I’ve heard SO much about from VMware co-workers. I finally ventured over there during lunch today and walked into the most heavenly smelling store. My thoughts went something like this…

“Oooh, tiramisu, yum…oh wait, strawberry shortcake! No, I want the mango parfait, wait, [...]

Beef and Broccoli (Romanesco)

admin — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:57:00 +0000

Sadly, my Year of the Pig/Boar has come to an end…however, Happy Lunar New Year!

And what perfect timing. I have a mildly Chinese recipe to post, and what better time to post than Chinese New Year.

Three days before the Superbowl party and I am frantically trying to cook everything in my fridge [...]

…Go!

admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:15:00 +0000

While the rest of the sports fans world celebrates/tries to forget the upset on Sunday, I still have two sinks full of dishes (down from about five) remaining at home…perhaps a sign of a successful party? The second annual Super Sunday was a tremendous success. We had about 45 people pass through during [...]

Warm Scallops and Tatsoi "Salad" with Mustard Vinegarette

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:39:00 +0000

Tatsoi, also known as spinach mustard, spoon cabbage or Chinese flat cabbage, has dark green, oval leaves, with a lighter-tinged stem. It looks a bit similiar to baby Bok Choy (no surprise, it’s also in the same family as bok choy, mizuna, and rapini), but it looks much more full and lush. It’s [...]