October 2007 Archive
Deluxe PotatoesGlace aux Deux Figues
Goji Berries
Mini-Scones à la Carotte et au Romarin
October 23, 2007
Glace aux Deux Figues
[Two-Fig Ice Cream] The fig season seems intent on lasting forever this fall: it is now late October, yet produce stalls still boast plentiful trays of purple figs, soft at the hips and oft leaking a drop of sap from their, um, bottom. Of course, they cost an eye -- figs are a luxury in Paris any time of the year -- but the fig fanatic in me is ...
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October 17, 2007
Mini-Scones à la Carotte et au Romarin
[Carrot and Rosemary Miniature Scones] Ah, the Curse of the Potluck and its familiar dilemmas that grip and nag -- what to bring, what to bring? Something sweet, something savory? Something indulgent that will please everyone who doesn't know how much butter went into it, or something healthful so your friends will live longer with a healthy he...
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October 10, 2007
Deluxe Potatoes
[Jo Jo Potatoes] Perhaps you remember Braden and Laura from the post I wrote about their underground restaurant venture: Hidden Kitchen has been doing well since then, waiting list and all, and Maxence and I have had the finger-licking pleasure of going back to their apartment a few times, as friends, on their off nights. Last time we did was b...
October 4, 2007
Goji Berries
The first time goji berries popped up on my radar was last winter, at London's Borough Market: amidst the fudge makers and the pie ministers was a natural foods stand that sold all manner of esoteric goods. Dried goji berries were prominently featured, with various health promises attached. I tend to take these clamorous claims -- a better eyes...