It seems odd to say that one is inspired by French pastry in Japan. But consider this: how is it possible that people from a rice-based non-dairy culture have managed to create beautiful, delicious French pastries? You find them not just in fancy patisseries in cities like Tokyo and Osaka, but also in train stations. [...]
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This is one of my favorite soups in the world. It’s the easiest to make and very inexpensive. There are 3 basic ingredients: leeks, potatoes and broth (chicken or vegetable). Leek and Potato Soup 2 tablespoons of butter 6 medium sized leeks or 3 very large leeks (use the light green to white parts only), [...]
I have made this 5-hour bolognese sauce many times. It’s perfect for cold evenings or for dinner companions who have a robust appetite.The reason I’m posting this online is my dinner guests always ask for the recipe and I’m tired of printing it out. Now, I can just point them to this article. 5-HOUR BOLOGNESE [...]
SF restaurants promote recession specials: all you can eat pizza nights and prix fixe menus
Posted: 12 November 2008 in Restaurant reviewsTags: san francisco
If you eat out in San Francisco, the first thing you notice is how easy it is to get a table at your favorite restaurant. In the pre-credit crunch days, you had to reserve weeks in advance. Today you walk in. It’s no surprise that SF restaurants have been doing all kinds of promotions to [...]
Amsterdam's latest hot spot: Momo restaurant lounge and bar
Posted: 5 October 2008 in Restaurant reviewsTags: amsterdam
I just reviewed the best place to hang out in Amsterdam: Momo, a restaurant lounge and bar next to the entrance to Vondelpark and one block away from the PC Hooftstraat, the city’s luxury boutique shopping street. What I like about Momo: the sushi and sashimi. Read Mapplr’s review of Momo.
