Caramelized Onions. You knew this was coming didn't you? I've been craving the Warm Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Tart from Balthazar Restaurant in New York City. And I still am. You might say this little lesson in caramelizing onions is foreshadowing... and you'd be right! Ingredients … [Read more...]
Craving the Balthazar Goat Cheese Tart
iPhone NYC: Balthazar Restaurant When I snap a quick, flashless iPhone photo at a restaurant, I know the odds of it making it to the blog are very slim. The lighting is off. The textures are flat. I can almost feel the chef and waitstaff cringe with the release of my shutter. It's a bad photo of … [Read more...]
Guess Who’s Going Out to Dinner?
CLICK HERE to watch Dinner With Strangers at Babble's Family Kitchen. Social Dining Service. Yes, you read that correctly. If you haven't been able to arrange dinner parties with people using Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and Google+, have no fear. There's a new kind of social networking … [Read more...]
Veggie Burger at The Farm of Beverly Hills
What's in season? The Farm of Beverly Hills. Chef Hans Goplen demonstrates how to make the perfect Veggie Burger in the kitchen at local favorite, The Farm of Beverly Hills. And FYI, when you're a local in the world's most prestigious zip code, you're a celebrity. I discover that farm fresh … [Read more...]
Victor Casanova’s Spaghetti Alla Chitarra Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Chef Victor Casanova of Culina Beverly Hills shares his recipe for Spaghetti Alla Chitarra with San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Peperoncino and Fresh Basil. For added instruction, entertainment and a tip on how to keep fresh pasta from sticking, watch the … [Read more...]
Chris Yeo’s Steamed Fish Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Chris Yeo's Steamed Fish is fresh and simple. Translated in Chinese this dish means, “many fishes of the sea” and will bring happiness and prosperity in the New Year. Julienned ginger root awakens with hot oil, fresh green onion, cilantro and bright green … [Read more...]