Whoops (There It Is)

thedandizette — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:52:06 +0000

Café hopping: buy things along the way, eat them in other establishments. Quietly say whoops and keep reading your paper. This whoops moment: sharing Cadeaux Bakery‘s PB and dark chocolate tart at Finch’s after a sandwich feast.

Beyond Baguette

thedandizette — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:10:04 +0000

In only our first week in Paris we have managed to resist eating a baguette for every meal – hard to do with boulangeries on every street – and sampled fare from Mexico, Brittany, Morocco, and Israel. Tostadas, galettes, tagine and falafel. Tous étaient très délicieux!

Michoacán Magic

thedandizette — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:09:08 +0000

During the second night of my regional Mexican cooking class we uncovered the state of Michoacán. Enchiladas placeras was a new experience, that required passing the tortillas through salsa first before then passing them through hot oil, and then filling with queso fresco and onion. This market-style form of enchilada is actually representative of the earliest form of this dish, which now is presented in many different ways! My favourite dish this evening was the sopa tarasca. A simple spiced up bean purée, the beauty of this dish comes from the layers of toppings included roasted chilies and queso cojita. I promise to share Rossana’s recipe soon.

Puebla Dinner

thedandizette — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:59:26 +0000

First night of my 3 week Mexican cooking course with chef Rossana Ascencio: mole poblano. After 3 hours, 2 salsas, a sopa, and chalupitas (including tortillas pressed from scratch), I thought surely it was a joke that we were also going to whip off a traditional Puebla-style mole! But we did it all including charring the dried chilies and toasting the nuts and seeds. Went home bleary-eyed, stuffed and smiling.

Long Weekend

thedandizette — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:52:28 +0000

The island always treats us well.

Late summer bounty

thedandizette — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 01:13:53 +0000

Raided a garden today!

Pro

thedandizette — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:01:39 +0000

Well I try to be, I am a true beginner. I have yet to graduate from the driving range, but I think an ‘ol game of pitch & putt might be the next step.

Tater Trio

thedandizette — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:04:03 +0000

Rogue opened a new location. Bigger draught list and a trio of Kennebec treats to pair: Gorgonzola and bacon, poutine (I could do without) and truffle oil. Lip smackin’ good.

Riffing

thedandizette — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:14:42 +0000

Jamie Oliver inspiration in a pinch. Spicy tiger prawn pasta. Leftover Spier Chenin Blanc.

Fried Frenzy

thedandizette — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:25:45 +0000

Donuts, donuts, donuts! Lucky’s at Forty Ninth Parallel.