The title is pretty self-explanatory. Thomas Keller’s third Bouchon bistro opened up this afternoon to a town that has been in eager anticipation for quite some time. I have not eaten there yet, but will very soon. For those who want to take a look at the restaurant during its very final stages before opening, [...]
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What to do with Carrot Tops
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · American, Appetizer, Blurb, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Dinner, Drinks, Lunch, Main Dish, Personal, Snack, Spotlight, Vegetarian
First of all, many thanks to my dear friend Ned for the big bag of delicious produce he so graciously gave me. I used the tomatoes to make spaghetti sauce. My granduncle, who never had spaghetti before, gave it two thumbs up! Before we get into the nitty gritty, I want to share with you [...]
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Blurb: Traditional Vietnamese Weddings
June 5th, 2009 · 3 Comments · All the Trimmings, Appetizer, Blurb, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Drinks, Lunch, Main Dish, Personal, Snack, Tool Box, Vegetarian, Vietnamese
When she was still single, my cousin Huong would always lament to her mother. She didn’t want to grow up, she said. She didn’t want to marry someone, and then have to go live with “his people” and “do work” for them. Her life would become a complete tragedy. You can imagine how happy she [...]
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