I'm organizing shopping prep for 4x4 in Manhattan! That's it. That's the tour. But, this makes me an almost-caterer. I'm going to NY for a family event, and since it's my sister's birthday, we decided (she decided) there should be a four course brunch. I'm looking forward to:
- A bigger kitchen (yes, NY beats Boston in this regard)
- Matching dinnerware (my sister's getting married soon, and registry items are pouring in)
- Seeing reactions from non-friends (sorry friends, but I think you all might be biased - and that's why I like you so much)
Currently working on: How do I get all this food down to NY without giving everyone food poisoning?? Don't worry, I have a lead.
As for back in Boston, I was trying to have 2 dinners in July, but stupid, stupid summer school is turning out to be more work than anticipated. So, just Friday July 16 for now. You'll get an email. If I can squeeze in another date, it'll be either the Saturday before or after.
Feeding friends and friends of friends and friends of friends of friends (I hope) since April, 2010
June 24, 2010
June 16, 2010
June 15: Sweet Summer
Beet and Melon Soup
Ilauri Lume Trebbiano
Chicken Salad in Endive
La Dote Semillon
Southwestern Steak Tips
mashed potatoes and sauteed broccoli slaw
I Selvatici Ser Pepo Chianti
Strawberry Shortcake
Cambas Mavrodaphine
I'm so excited that summer is here! My CSA (community supported agriculture) deliveries started just in time, and I got to use the beets, arugula, and some strawberries in this dinner. And I have already been thinking up dishes to use other fruits and veggies this summer as they come into season. The growing season in New England is really short, so I'll need to squeeze in as many dinners as possible into the next couple of months. If only I didn't have so much other stuff going on! Like summer school. Booo. That means no dinners Mon-Thurs until August. Double boo. I'll try not to let an entire month pass again, but it's getting tricky!
Also, I followed two recipes from my cookbooks this time. I'm really proud of myself; it doesn't happen...ever. They were both from a book by America's Test Kitchen. I figured I could trust that their recipes would be delicious because they are food nerds dedicated to testing their hypotheses. Turns out to be true, except that 1. I'm bad at following directions (something about reserving half the sugar to sprinkle on top), and 2. I probably need regular table salt. Using sea salt when baking leads to biscuits with salt pockets. Baking is just not my thing. Steak tip marinade though... delicious. If I remember to, I'll post the recipe since I actually added everything as directed.
Ilauri Lume Trebbiano
Chicken Salad in Endive
La Dote Semillon
Southwestern Steak Tips
mashed potatoes and sauteed broccoli slaw
I Selvatici Ser Pepo Chianti
Strawberry Shortcake
Cambas Mavrodaphine
I'm so excited that summer is here! My CSA (community supported agriculture) deliveries started just in time, and I got to use the beets, arugula, and some strawberries in this dinner. And I have already been thinking up dishes to use other fruits and veggies this summer as they come into season. The growing season in New England is really short, so I'll need to squeeze in as many dinners as possible into the next couple of months. If only I didn't have so much other stuff going on! Like summer school. Booo. That means no dinners Mon-Thurs until August. Double boo. I'll try not to let an entire month pass again, but it's getting tricky!
Also, I followed two recipes from my cookbooks this time. I'm really proud of myself; it doesn't happen...ever. They were both from a book by America's Test Kitchen. I figured I could trust that their recipes would be delicious because they are food nerds dedicated to testing their hypotheses. Turns out to be true, except that 1. I'm bad at following directions (something about reserving half the sugar to sprinkle on top), and 2. I probably need regular table salt. Using sea salt when baking leads to biscuits with salt pockets. Baking is just not my thing. Steak tip marinade though... delicious. If I remember to, I'll post the recipe since I actually added everything as directed.
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