tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6399047983242900362024-03-13T17:57:00.791-07:00The Bleu Goose~ Food is Love ~Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300074903733979906noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639904798324290036.post-48563944780634404492012-09-28T15:55:00.001-07:002012-09-28T15:57:01.174-07:00Peek at the Week - Week of September 24 <div style="text-align: center;">
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Yup. The above happened during last year's Carmageddon, a group of friends hopped a fence and had an early morning brunch on the 405. All the warnings and terror struck into the minds of Angelenos proved to be very effective, as Carmageddon's traffic was some of the lightest in the history of Los Angeles transit. This year, the warnings seem less ominous and I fear people are thinking Carmegeddon Shmarmeggedon, "I'm going to take advantage of possibly the second lightest traffic day of all time." We will see. Who knows whats going to happen but personally, I am going to stay as put as can be.<br />
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Great food news of the week:<br />
The much buzzed about new rustic chic bar, Phoenix opened its doors this week. Phoenix is from the owners of Surely Goat, one of my Hollywood favorite spots.<br />
Rumor has it that Stone Brewery is looking at opening a Los Angeles location in the near future, I hope it mirrors the San Diego location with a tasting room, brewery and a beautifully set, delicious restaurant.<br />
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Tonight is the opening of Art Platform, the first of the contemporary and modern art fair in Los Angeles. This is running until Sunday the 30th at the Barker Hanger (you know where the yearly Barney's sale is? Yes. There.). </div>
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Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300074903733979906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639904798324290036.post-65073754113243988682012-09-24T16:40:00.000-07:002012-09-24T16:42:57.129-07:00L.A. Beer Week <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Monday everyone! Need a little help making it through the dreaded first day of the week? Take comfort my friends, for it is L.A. Beer Week, the perfect excuse to drown your 'case of the Mondays' in a case of beer... well, more like a pint for this gal. L.A. beer culture has been gaining unflappable momentum for quite a while now, with around 12 new craft breweries opening up city wide, craft beer may be on the track to becoming a new hallmark of Los Angeles food and wine culture. Even, local Eagle Rock Brewery bottles are now carried at select, Los Angeles area Whole Foods Markets.<br />
I did my fair share of beer tasting this past weekend at the Septemeberfest event (which had a lot of local beer though no affiliation to beer week) where I snapped the above lovely photo and had grand time. It was also so fitting that it's parallel to Beer Week and left me inspired to take pride in the local breweries of Los Angeles. I'm going to make a personal point to drink local this week, learn and explore Los Angeles brews. It's just too incredible that an individual can take a talent, vision, a lot of blood, sweat and tears to create a business, let alone a brewery, and in my neighborhood? It's only fitting to take pride and support are local marvels. Below I have added the L.A. Beer Week link, there our countless events to participate in and below that, is a handy map from beermapping.com. You may be surprised at what is in your neighborhood. <br />
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This week was incredibly busy with zero time to post, so I've decided that this weekend, my big priority is getting organized for my blog (in between Septemberfest and weekend shenanigans of course).</div>
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Say hello to Septemberfest, happening this Saturday in Santa Monica. After my friends and I discovered how amazing beer festivals are, we really don't miss any chances to be at one. </div>
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This event is a drinkeatplay event, which from my experience, are fabulous. </div>
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This week I finally ate at the infamous Park's BBQ, constantly rated on the top of BBQ and Korean BBQ lists in L.A. It was fantastic! I loved the Beef Bulgolgi and Spicy Mul-naengmyeon. It's a must try! </div>
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If you are looking for a good laugh this weekend, hit up Riot L.A. The brightest of Los Angeles' alternative comedians will be out in full force from the 21st - 23rd. </div>
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This is a photo from the Los Angeles Lobster Festival, I will have a blog post for you soon, the lobster was great but I just can't recommend attending this event. Details to soon come... </div>
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Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300074903733979906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639904798324290036.post-34171006073189053322012-09-14T11:12:00.002-07:002012-09-14T11:16:39.709-07:00Peek at the Week - Week of September 10th<div style="text-align: center;">
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Happy Friday everyone! This week has been very busy and I'll be honest, I'm very excited for this weekend to come. </div>
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This weekend is The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival in San Pedro. This is the world's largest Lobster Festival and I really can't wait to be there! </div>
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These are the little snap shots I collected over my trip to Portland this past week, it was an amazing time! I have the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, handsome Todd, the gorgeous front scene of the wedding we attended, the most delightful and oldest tiki bar in Portland - Alibi, and our delicious departure meal at George's Greek Cuisine in Burbank.</div>
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One of my favorite things is to bring the wonderful people in my life baked goods, either my own or store bought. This favorite habit has really taken me on quite the bakery tour of Los Angeles. I have a favorite bakery for any and every region in the city that I happen to be in at any given moment of receiving good, baked goods, worthy news. My only problem was that I didn't have one near my apartment. How could that be? Then I thankfully discovered Lark, on Sunset Boulevard in Silverlake. They offer delicious cakes, tarts, cupcakes and vegan goods. I highly recommend the Old Fashioned Ice Box Cake that I may have cheated on my diet sharing it with Todd. It was completely worth it. </div>
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On Saturday night, Poolside (which in my mind is the epitome of L.A. summer sounds) will be playing for free at the Getty. I happen to know that some of the coolest cats in L.A. will be there, I'm talking about a group of my amazing dear friends. </div>
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The L.A. County Fair kicked off last week and will be running until the end of September. Go grab fair food taken to a whole other dimension- fried frog legs, chocolate dipped bacon and deep fried cookie dough- are some of the few outrageous fair fare I've been hearing about. </div>
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Several years ago, my family came to L.A. to visit the then, newly opened, Getty Villa. At the Getty Villa visitors are welcome to bring picnics, the grounds are so amazing that I really don't think there is any better option than parking yourself in the picnicking area and dining alfresco. I made this Tri Colored salad for the first time for that very picnic, my oh my was it a hit. That was about 5 or so years ago. Fast forward to the current day and my family still raves about this salad. Just the other night, after my family reminded me how much they love this salad, I decided to make it to accompany a lemon roasted chicken for a causal summer dinner with friends. I've always had this recipe tucked in the back of my mind, but the recent pleasure of eating it, I found myself wondering why don't I make this so much more often? It's really delicious. It travels very well and in my personal opinion, it tastes better at room temperature. It's beautiful to look at, light, healthy, bursting with flavors and oh so simple. </div>
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My dear blog, I have returned and you were terribly missed. After being horribly sick last week, I crawled out from under my mountain of tissues, pulled myself together and spent the weekend up in Portland for one of the most amazing experiences. Todd had a family wedding and in efforts of keeping his family on the personal side, I will just say that it was such a phenomenal, unforgettable and beautiful experience in which I was so honored to be a part of. As I ride my happy high and adjust back to life, I am thrilled to get back to my blog routine for it is something that I really missed.<br />
As the summer is quickly fading, I find myself in quite the bittersweet dichotomy. I madly love the fall, but if fall didn't exist, I think perhaps, summer would be my new hearts desire. I love summer foods- light, crisp, flavorful and fresh. It's the fall when I start slipping up on my health and steering towards the heartiest of foods, I just so want to be immersed in all things fall, for I love it <i>that</i> much. Then, by the close of fall and the twentieth butternut squash I have eaten, I start to yearn for my summer flavors to be back. As the beach sand grains of summer are slipping through my fingers like an hourglass, I grip on to the last of my favorite summer flavors knowing they will be missed and grow excited for my favorite most exciting time of the year. Today, I have an extremely simple, refreshing and very healthy treat featuring one of my absolute favorite summer fruits: the blueberry. This little blueberry shake does wonders for me while I focus on eating healthy and helps me stay cool during LA's heat waves. We currently are having our last rendezvous together before everything becomes all about pumpkin flavor. 100 calories and your sweet tooth will be satisfied while your waistline shrinks and your body is nourished to your bones.<br />
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1 cup of frozen blueberries<br />
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<span style="color: black;">Good morning all! Today I am
battling a horribly aggressive cold that has been wreaking havoc on my
life since Sunday. I have so many great foodie things to share with you
but they must wait. I have a mind altered by too much DayQuil
and interrupted by restless sleep, blurry vision, burning eyes, constant sneezing and
coughing. I'm on the mend though, yesterday I had a sore throat and could barely talk! I promise to post as soon as I am able to get my wits about
me, I'm really excited to share the photos I have collected recently. In
the meantime, I am living off tons of green tea, Palermo's in Los Feliz,
soul warming minestrone soup- delivery (I'd photograph it but
minestrone in styrofoam is not so photogenic) and Todd's amazing,
nutrient packed dinners of black beans, tomato, peanuts, hominy, lot's of exotic spices, and Sriracha all poured over brown rice. Its really fabulous and the spices feel ultra <span style="color: black;"></span>cleansing against this bug I have. My view and best friend for the past days, is below. Miss Daisy has been right by my side, parked on the couch and snuggling up with me. Clearly, we've been doing tons of sleeping. Stay healthy my friends! </span></div>
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<br />Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300074903733979906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639904798324290036.post-74289830123994371622012-08-31T12:27:00.002-07:002012-08-31T12:30:32.298-07:00Peek at the Week - Week of August 27th<br />
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My oh my, it's been a busy week and as I look at this Labor Day weekend, it's even more jam-packed. I'm planning on giving the summer of 2012 the best send off I can this weekend. It really has been a fabulous one, but I of course am thrilled for my favorite season soon to come, fall. </div>
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The Taste, which is the L.A. Times food and wine festival is underway this weekend. For a die hard KCRW listener, the event on Saturday with Johnathan Gold and Evan Kleiman is thrilling! </div>
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At the bottom of my stair workout in my neighborhood, the Heywood Grilled Cheese Shoppe directly sits. This is proof that the diet gods are very, very malicious but we all knew that. Heywood just opened back in June, I need to make it in on a cheat day to try their classic and gourmet style grilled cheese sandwiches. I've been eyeballing their menu that includes a vegan grilled cheese and the Muy Caliente - pepper jack, jalapenos, fresh cream cheese and tortilla strips on sourdough- oh so enticing. They are also now open until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. I'll report back as soon as these grilled cheese desires of mine have been fulfilled. </div>
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This past Sunday, I really felt like a true grown up. Todd and I had a marvelous dinner at the home of our dear friends (the cutest recent newlyweds) Phil and Nicole. Phil had a lovely bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label that he so generously shared with us while we all laughed late into the night. I love scotch but after my palate has been so spoiled with Blue Label, its so hard to think of drinking any other blend. </div>
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One of my weeknight meals this week was Aloo Gobi, an Indian cauliflower and potato dish. It called for a long list of spices, which I admit, I have a very extensive spice collection but this recipe called for black mustard seeds which I did not have. Off to the Spice Station I went. This spice market is literally right down the street from me, located on Sunset Boulevard and tucked away behind a beautiful little courtyard. When you enter the store, it is a real delight, hundreds of spices, stored in beautiful jars displayed on shelved walls. An excellent source for your spice needs! </div>
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Years ago, while in college my sister studied abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. During this magical time of her life, she had the opportunity to travel all over Europe, in between her studies of course. This is where I speculate that her love of the Italian chocolate candy, Baci derived. My sister has adored these morsels for as long as I can remember, justifiably so, they are truly delicious. Hazelnut with a creamy nutty chocolate center covered in chocolate, these little sweets (which the word Baci means "kiss" in Italian) are certainly something that titillates the lips. For her birthday I wanted to make something very special, just for her, so why not make a Baci cake? I'll admit, its not the most beautiful cake I've ever seen but that's ok with me as long as it tastes great. For the cake I used Ina Garten's Beatty's cake recipe, which is a tried and true chocolate cake go-to recipe for me but I added Baci and hazelnut flavors, which the result was a success! Baci flavored cake... I think that's a slice of heaven for you.<br />
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<br />Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300074903733979906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639904798324290036.post-81388883902319730672012-08-28T13:42:00.000-07:002012-08-28T13:48:46.038-07:00Light Coconut Mango Curried Pork <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the most masochistic things I have ever done to myself was to start a diet in the midst of having an active food blog. It poses many, many obvious hurdles, but as much as it taunts me, at the end of the day, it is a very good thing. I cook a lot of my dishes for other people, I get the joy of preparing the meal, a taste to make sure its a delicious-blog worthy recipe, then whisk out the door and away it goes a loved one's home. I love providing food for people and concocting dishes especially for someone based their favorite flavors so this system is quite fulfilling. I have learned balance, moderation, sharing and some added self discipline. I have also brushed up on my low fat cooking skills because let's be real, I can't give away <i>all</i> of my food, I need to eat too! This dish, was one for myself. Diet friendly, very quick, very easy, it served as the perfect weeknight dinner that I also could pack for lunch the next day. I love Thai food, but on a diet ordering Thai in or going out is pretty off limits, so to make my own at home is very satisfying. I really enjoyed the flavor of the curry in this recipe. It can be made in a million different combinations: chicken, tofu, shrimp, you name it, different veggies, mix it up and enjoy! <br />
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pork tenderloin, trimmed</span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-weight: normal;">Pam </span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-weight: normal;">2 teaspoons</span> <span itemprop="name" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">red curry powder, divided (or to taste)</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">1 cup</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> sugar
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Cut pork into 1-inch cubes. Grease a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (I used Pam to cut calories and fat but oil would work of course). Sprinkle pork evenly with 1 teaspoon curry powder. Add pork and sugar snap peas to pan; stir-fry 3 minutes.Combine coconut milk, fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon curry powder, stirring well. Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a simmer. Stir in mango and 1/4 cup onions; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat. I served this over 1 cup of brown rice, with 1 1/4 cups pork the mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon of remaining 1/4 cup onions. Serve with lime wedges.
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<br />Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300074903733979906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639904798324290036.post-47652649185186529952012-08-27T12:39:00.001-07:002012-08-27T12:39:26.473-07:00Guest Writer: Erica Sardarian - Portlandia!Happy Monday, my dears! Today I have an extra special treat for everyone, a fabulous piece written by the outstanding Erica Sardarian on her summer adventures in Portland and Seattle. Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">The box next to “Travel to Portland (Oregon, not Maine)” on my places to go, people to see list has never been checked off…until now that is. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">My best friend, my travel confidant if you will, and I were excited to take a long awaited trip to the City of Roses. Everyone I spoke to immediately lit up as soon as the word Portland popped up. “Try Voodoo Doughnut,” a visceral reaction from all my foodie friends. And then there was, with excitement, “Portland has the highest strip clubs per capita than any other state in the U.S.,” mentioned by a male friend of mine of course. Unlike most trips, I opted not to strategically map out our day hour by hour. Instead, I chose to go with the flow. Not an easy task for a self-proclaimed planner like myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">We arrived at PDX and immediately headed to our home for the next four days, the Ace Hotel (</span><a href="http://www.acehotel.com/portland" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">http://www.acehotel.com/<wbr></wbr>portland</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">). It was perfect. A hipster hide out with character and most importantly a delicious coffee shop conveniently located downstairs. We dropped off our bags and decided to explore the city. The first day, we pretended to be locals, sans tattoos, drank locally brewed beer and listened to a local live band perform in the Pearl District. The next morning we woke up and, like tourists, decided to take the trolley around town where we really got to see the sights of the city. The trolley company, called Big Pink Sightseeing Company (</span><a href="http://graylineofportland.net/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">http://graylineofportland.<wbr></wbr>net/</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">), was owned by a husband and wife team who donate part of the proceeds to cancer research. The owner was sweet as pie. Our first stop was the Japanese Garden. It was breathtaking. Oregon is known for its greenery but this was just amazing. We hopped back on, sporting our colorful sunglasses and headed toward NW 23<sup>rd</sup> street where we stopped off at Public House, nestled in a small street in the area filled with cute coffee shops and little boutiques. We sat outside with a glass of rose’ and enjoyed some cajun hummus. For dessert we opted to go to the ever so popular Salt and Straw (</span><a href="http://saltandstraw.com/home.php" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">http://saltandstraw.com/home.<wbr></wbr>php</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">), highly recommended by my good friend, Kendall in addition to her long list of favorites. The line was out the door but moved rather quickly. I tried the almond brittle with salted ganache. Heavenly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">After our trolley tour, we headed back to Pioneer Square in the center of the city referred to as the “living room” of Portland, where we grabbed sandwiches and watched E.T. under the stars. “Phone home…” It was perfect. After the film, we decided to grab a quick drink at Clyde and Common in our hotel. Our mixologist handed us the eclectic menu and I chose to taste test second base- a mix of </span><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">vodka, grapefruit, lime juice, combier pamplemousse, peychaud’s bitters. The second taste test was the Kingston club- a mix of drambuie, pineapple, lime, fernet, angostura, and orange peel (pictured below). We also ordered from the late night menu- popcorn with pimenton. The drinks were delicious and the popcorn was to die for!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">The next morning we had breakfast in the “breakfast room” of the hotel. A tiny, quaint little space serving boiled eggs, muffins, cheese, prosciutto, and salami- very European. We rented a car and drove to Multnomah Falls, which was again breathtaking and beautiful. Instead of staying in Portland another night as planned, we decided to take a trip to Seattle. Why not? It was only a three-hour drive. We hopped in the car and arrived at our destination in less than our estimated time. We had a lovely sushi dinner at Japonessa and a fun-filled night out in Downtown, Seattle where we hung out with locals and I indulged in a late night Seattle dog- hot dog, mustard, and cream cheese for $5! (yes, cream cheese-no onions). We visited the original Starbucks, went to Pike’s market, and had the best bloody mary brunch at Toulouse in Queen Anne. Salmon scrambled eggs and beignets for breakfast? Sure, why not.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">This was an amazing trip and yet another place to cross off on my list. Highly recommend the Ace Hotel! Sad I didn’t try Voodoo Doughnut, the line was out the door and around the corner, every time we made an attempt. There’s always next time. Seattle was my absolute favorite. Great town with an east coast feel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">-No sales tax! </span><span style="color: #242b26; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">-</span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Portland has more microbreweries inside their city limits than any other city in the world.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">-Portland was almost called Boston, Oregon<br />-P</span><span style="color: #242b26; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">ortland is home to Voodoo Doughnut, a 24-hour doughnut shop that offers — in addition to a crazy selection of doughnuts — legal wedding ceremonies.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="color: #242b26; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">-The Portland Saturday Market is the largest continuously operating open-air crafts market in the United States.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"></span></div>
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1. Seattle dog- mustard, cream cheese $5! (no onions like the original)</div>
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Sunday is L.A.'s first ever Fried Chicken Fest, I curse my diet! </div>
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I've been keeping my eye on the new Charm City Cakes on Melrose Avenue for quite a while now and this morning, it was bustling. Opened about six weeks ago, the Baltimore bakery by chef Duff Goldman, opened shop on the west coast making the same outrageous cakes that one sees on the Food Network's Ace of Cakes but also, something new. Something very exciting, something that I can't wait to plan a girl's night out for: Cakemix, the Color Me Mine of cakes. Decorate your own cake with choices of a 6-inch or 9-inch round cake ($36- $52), in flavors of red velvet, marbled chocolate with vanilla, chocolate, vanilla, carrot or a special of the week filled with frosting flavors of vanilla, chocolate, cream cheese, or the special of the week. Then decorate! </div>
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Dating back for 50 years, the Manhattan Beach Pro Volleyball Series is this weekend. This event is primo for sports lovers, pro people watchers and partiers alike. The event will be all weekend, Sunday will be the Semi-finals and finals located just south of the Manhattan Beach Pier and tickets are FREE.</div>
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<br />Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300074903733979906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639904798324290036.post-77588104426451374912012-08-23T14:47:00.000-07:002012-08-23T14:56:50.221-07:00Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon <br />
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Confession: I feel a little crazy putting this up on my blog. With the exception of myself, I'd bet that there are not very many foodies/bloggers/anyone that saw the movie <i>Julia and Julia,</i> that hasn't had their go at Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon recipe. Last week, was Julia Child's 100th birthday, I put a little post up on my blog about it and really didn't plan on much more. Yet, the week continued and oddly, I just couldn't get Julia off of my mind, her memory is such an inspiration. Due to this "Julia-mania," I decided to dedicate a long Saturday to cook up Julia Child's hearty Boeuf Bourguignon for Todd. What you most likely have heard about this recipe is true: it is <i>really</i> phenomenal but it does, literally take <i>all </i>day to complete. I didn't think much about what I was signing up for when I first started browning my beef, even reading through the recipe it seemed no more labor intensive than other dished I've tackled in my lifetime, but don't be fooled. If one attempts this recipe, have a good 4-6 hours to dedicate to the kitchen. I even thought I'd be able to watch a horribly predictable Lifetime movie while cooking this, but the divide of my attention, my brain was spared and my focus was only on my dutch oven. Was it all worth it? In the words of Mr. Big, ABSOFREAKINGLUTELY. This is a recipe that I would love to know by heart and whip up on rainy days. Todd said it was his new favorite thing I have ever made and no, he really doesn't say that with everything I cook, this is only the second time he has been so moved. I served it over very simple mashed potatoes. I cant wait until the fall and winter to make this again (I know, I was totally seasonally inappropriate) for Todd or for lucky company- this is the perfect dish to share and is even better on day two.</div>
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This recipe is adapted from "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" by
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One 6-ounce piece of chunk bacon<br />
3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
3 pounds lean stewing beef, cut into 2-inch cubes<br />
1 carrot, sliced<br />
1 onion, sliced<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
2 tablespoons flour<br />
3 cups red wine, young and full-bodied (like Burgundy but I used a Bordeaux)</div>
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2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups brown beef stock<br />
1 tablespoon tomato paste<br />
2 cloves mashed garlic<br />
1/2 teaspoon thyme<br />
1 bay leaf<br />
18 to 24 white onions, small<br />
3 1/2 tablespoons butter<br />
2 sprigs of thyme<br />
1 pound mushrooms, sliced<br />
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Remove bacon rind and cut into lardons (sticks 1/4-inch thick and 1 1/2
inches long). Simmer rind and lardons for 10 minutes in 1 1/2 quarts
water. Drain and dry.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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Sauté lardons in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a flameproof casserole
over moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes to brown lightly. Remove to a
side dish with a slotted spoon.
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Dry beef in paper towels; it will not brown if it is damp. Heat oil in
casserole dish until almost smoking. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and
sauté until nicely browned on all sides. Add it to the lardons.
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In the same dish, brown the sliced vegetables. Pour out the excess fat.
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Return the beef and bacon to the casserole and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Then sprinkle on the flour and toss again to coat the beef lightly. Set
casserole uncovered in middle of the oven for 4 minutes.
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Toss the meat again and return to oven for 4 minutes (this browns the flour and coves the meat with a light crust).
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Remove casserole and turn oven down to 325 degrees.
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Stir in wine and 2 to 3 cups stock, just enough so that the meat is barely covered.
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Add the tomato paste, garlic, herbs and bacon rind. Bring to a simmer on top of the stove.
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Cover casserole and set in lower third of oven. Regulate heat so that
liquid simmers very slowly for 3 to 4 hours. The meat is done when a
fork pierces it easily.
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While the beef is cooking, prepare the onions and mushrooms.
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Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with one and one-half tablespoons of the oil until bubbling in a skillet.
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Add onions and sauté over moderate heat for about 10 minutes, rolling
them so they will brown as evenly as possible.<br />
Add 1/2 cup of the stock, salt and pepper to taste and the herbs.<br />
Cover and simmer slowly for 40 to 50 minutes until the onions are
perfectly tender but hold their shape, and the liquid has evaporated.
Remove herbs and set onions aside.
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Wipe out skillet and heat remaining oil and butter over high heat. As
soon as you see butter has begun to subside, indicating it is hot
enough, add mushrooms.
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Brown lightly, remove from heat.
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When the meat is tender, pour the contents of the casserole into a sieve set over a saucepan.
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Wash out the casserole and return the beef and lardons to it. Distribute the cooked onions and mushrooms on top.
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Skim fat off sauce in saucepan. Simmer sauce for a minute or 2. You should have about 2 1/2 cups of
sauce thick enough to coat a spoon lightly.
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If too thin, boil it down rapidly. If too thick, mix in a few tablespoons stock. Taste carefully for seasoning.
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Pour sauce over meat and vegetables. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 minutes,
basting the meat and vegetables with the sauce several times.
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My heart swoons for you, Crafted. A couple of weekends ago, Todd and I went down to check out the newly opened (June 29th of this year) Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles. Crafted is a permanent handcrafted marketplace located in San Pedro. I had been hearing so much buzz about it I was dying to check it out. I'm a die hard Etsy fan and order most of my items from the site, but often I am too excited or inpatient for what I order, the wait can be a little taxing. Fear not my friends Crafted is here to save the day: if Etsy existed in a physical sense, this would be it. With countless vendors with original artwork, jewelry, goods for children, artisan food and crafts there is something for everyone. I am counting down the days until I go back for a second visit to start my Christmas shopping, I seriously saw something for everyone on my list, and buying from Crafted, one has the confidence that the item is as original as it gets. Every vendor we met was so kind; it was so amazing to admire an item and chit chat with the artist, then to be able to purchase it and have the item in your home? Quite spectacular. Todd and I shopped light, as we were just scoping it out, leaving with a piece of art that we are both so in love with and a box of amazing macarons from Soft Peaks, which we devoured before we got back on the freeway. I could have bought something from each and every vendor to be honest. Crafted far exceeded my expectations, in my mind I thought we would come across some tacky items or goods that just weren't well made, as would be expected from any craft market, but no, every item I saw had beauty, taste, and oozed with artistic nature and creativity. I highly recommend the trip to Crafted. Go.Check it out, you wont regret it. </div>
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<li>There are a lot of events at Crafted, I suggest following them on Facebook to stay informed. Wine tastings, beer tastings, Etsy events... there seems to always be something happening</li>
<li>Parking is easy, it was free for us but I've heard $5 is usual, in the lot right past Crafted, its a two minute walk from the car</li>
<li>Even better, I failed to mention, Crafted itself is FREE </li>
<li>Todd and I got amazing postcards from some of the vendors that were having giveaways that day, don't be shy to strike up a conversation, you never know what give aways and special offers might be happening the time you are there. </li>
<li>On our way out a DJ was setting up, I think this is quite common at Crafted. </li>
<li>Don't forget your sunscreen if you plan on eating outside at the food trucks! </li>
<li>Very family friendly</li>
<li>Hours: Fridays 12pm to 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 7pm</li>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Exactly, Mr. Cosby. The french macaron, something I have loved for a very, very long time though have been all too fearful to attempt in the kitchen. One bite of these poufs of perfection and I am channeled to </span>Champs-Elysées, the cool air of Paris, the scents of the streets and sounds of the city fill my soul. By far, the most coveted item for my sister and I from any trip to Paris is a box a Laduree macarons. In L.A. when I need a quick macaron fix or thee perfect hostess gift, its off to Bottega Louie I go for their colorful macarons. <span style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Last weekend, I abandoned my fears and dove right in to the macaron baking. I was taking them to my dear friend Kristy's engagement party, so naturally I wanted them to be quite perfect and to be honest, in my delusional mind, I imagined mounds of gorgeous macarons, too ambitious of me. I decided to make a flavor out of my imagination, modeled after my favorite Persian ice cream, I thought there was something especially "bridal" of the idea of pistachio with delicate rose. I read everything I could click my mouse on, online and found a plethora of tips and suggestions, too many in fact. Just to note, if one has the notion to become a master of macarons, the information is definitely out there to send you half way, the other half would have to come from practice. One area in which I failed was that my macarons turned out 'footless,' the 'foot' is the commonly seen layer of foamy texture at the base of the macaron. The day I made the macarons, I was very disappointed by the way they turned out, though I may have been overreacting. The weather certainly was not macaron weather, it was hot and humid in L.A. with my oven on and my air conditioning blasting a cool breeze, my expectations were too high for my result of these temperamental delights, especially for my first attempt. The recipe was easy to follow, the flavors turned out very well, just as I wished in fact, balanced, and delicate. It was just the aesthetics and the low amount of survivors that had saddened me. Many of my macarons crumbled and I only ended up with a small plate in the end, which is very common. Clearly, this experience has taught me that macarons require mastery and these are something that I am going to have to practice time and time again to perfect. My goal is to be able to whip up beautiful macarons with a proper 'foot,' by this holiday season. For now, I will share my first, kind of satisfactory attempt with you and the life lesson to set fears aside. </span></div>
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1 cup confectioners' sugar<br />
3/4 cup almond flour<br />
2 large egg whites, room temperature<br />
Pinch of cream of tartar<br />
1/4 cup superfine sugar<br />
1 tablespoon of Pistachio or Almond extract<br />
3 drops of green food coloring<br />
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Pulse confectioners' sugar and almond flour in a food processor until combined. Sift mixture 2 times.</li>
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk whites with a mixer on medium
speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar, and whisk until soft peaks
form. Reduce speed to low, then add superfine sugar. Increase speed to
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baking sheets, dragging pastry tip to the side of rounds rather than
forming peaks. Tap bottom of each sheet on work surface to release
trapped air. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Reduce oven
temperature to 325 degrees. Bake 1 sheet at a time, rotating halfway
through, until macarons are crisp and firm, about 10 minutes. After each
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*** Cook's Note - This was very helpful!<br />
Piping the perfect macaroon takes a little practice. Treat it
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Today is my lovely sister's birthday. She is going to loathe that I put a picture of her on my blog, but she looks gorgeous here with her hubby, she's fabulous and I am so excited to celebrate her. Happy Birthday amazing Kirsten, I love you! </div>
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This week seemed like the epitome of summer, literally the middle of August. For me, that means long, late, wine filled nights chit chatting with dear friends and in this week's case: amazing pizza to boot. This is 800 degrees, which has to be my new favorite pizza go-to. </div>
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Silly story for y'all: this week I went shopping at Target, threw my bags in my car and ran off to a dinner. Hours later, I return to my car and start driving home, when all of the sudden I start hearing a conversation, loud and clear. A million thoughts flash through my mind: weird feedback from the car or my cell? Someone put some kind of device in my car? Even to aliens (I watch way too much Ancient Aliens) or someone is spying on me to perhaps this is it: I've officially started going crazy. Could this be the onset of schizophrenia? It doesn't run in my family and does it really start in full force? Yeah... crazy thoughts of aliens, spies and schizophrenia haunted my whole drive home. I get to my apartment and start unpacking my shopping bags only to find the above walkie talkie at the bottom of my shopping bags. Sigh of relief, I might not be suffering from mental illness or being spied on or scoped out by aliens but this is evidence I am quick to jump to the most illogical conclusions when a mystery is at hand. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Today is day two of sharing my second L.A. Food and Wine Festival experience. Last Friday night, I again, was so very lucky to attend the event as the guest of my dear friend Erica. Not only was day two completely different from day one in terms of cuisine, it was a comprehensive 180 from the previous night. The crowd was much younger and much more casual with a very laid back vibe. The DJ spun dance beats while the crowd mingled, some danced. I felt much more comfortable to chit chat with complete strangers and had a blast doing so. There definitely were some festival goers that had a glass or so over their vino limit for the evening which was an unseen sight the previous night, but hey, I'm the last one to rain on the tipsy parade. There were a lot of camera crews following people around, probably filming reality T.V. shows, I spotted Patty the Millionaire Matchmaker and Ming Tsai who was not very nice, much to my surprise. The food: it was a night for chefs to give their interpretations of Asian Cuisine which led to quite inventive dishes. My favorite was Robert Magsalin of Fuku Burger's take on chicken and waffles with an Asian spin, a fluffy delicious sugar donut with sweet glazed Asian chicken and maple glaze, it was very delicious and so creative, I really enjoyed it! The Singapore Sling from David Myers was out of this world! I was pleasantly delighted by the Fluff Ice, (which I wont be surprised if I start seeing this everywhere) the curry from Starry Kitchen and the shredded pork from Yamashiro. All in all, the night was a total blast, the food was again, amazing, every single chef I talked to was kind and friendly (except for Ming Tsai) and the people I met were a complete delight (except for Ming Tsai). </span>
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This past Thursday and Friday I was extremely fortunate to be invited by my dear friend Erica to the Second Annual Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival. Of course, as you all know I am a totally food geek, and Erica, is a legit food professional, though neither of us knew what to expect at this ultimate foodie Mecca. Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles at Nokia Live, the Food and Wine Festival is rumored to be one of the largest food festivals in the nation, it benefits St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To. Die. For. Nutella Banana Panini with bacon, toffee and espresso nibs from Chef Hedy Goldsmith of Michael's Genuine Food n Drink </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Two weeks ago on the Peek of the Week, I mentioned the opening of Target City in Westwood. Today, I am delighted to have a wonderful guest piece written by the talented and extraordinary Erica Sardarian on Target City. Thank you Erica for your fabulous piece! Enjoy!!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">I need to make a confession. I’m slightly obsessed with Target. Okay, more than slightly. The bright lights and the wafting smell of buttery popcorn as I enter consume me. The convenience of finding everything from laundry detergent to cereal to nail polish is all very fascinating. You can imagine my disappointment when I moved to New York and discovered Target wasn’t the popular kid in school. Culture shockaroo. I could cope with walking instead of driving, extreme climate changes, and even the cost of living, but I wasn’t prepared to say sayonara to my $1 bins. Duane Reade, a mediocre store with overpriced products and a poor selection of sanitary items, was the star quarterback. I would trek the 30-minute train ride to Brooklyn just so I could get my fix. I got lost once and ended up in the Bronx, but that didn’t deter me from my once a month visit. No sacrifice was too large for my loyal friend. It wasn’t about the products. It was about the experience. The familiarity of the aisles and the signature sign that made me feel like I was back at home.</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I recently moved back to LA and was thrilled to hear a City Target (Fact-The first City Target in the world) opened in Westwood, only two miles from me. I let the crowd of college students simmer for about a week or so before I made my strategic move. I drove over and was excited to discover a parking structure connected to the store. Parking in Los Angeles is a pita (pain in the ass). A sign read, “Two hours free parking with validation” as I approached the gate. Amazing. I walked in. There it was…the sign that made my heart flutter. The double doors opened and I pranced right in. Nearly 100,000 square feet of awesomeness. I contemplated getting a small basket or a large cart. I opted for the cart. I went in only wanting one item; my moroccan oil shampoo and I walked out buying nearly everything in the store. I had to refrain from buying the underpriced bike. There was also a big selection of UCLA gear from t-shirts, to hats, to baby attire-no surprise there. The cashier, who rang up my items and was secretly eyeing my eggbeaters and nightly facemask, was very friendly. He was probably a young college student taking on a summer job to pay off his excessive loans early. I left with six shopping bags and a smile on my face.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overall, my experience was fantastic. It wasn’t crowded and they had a great selection of everything, except for home good items. That is the one and only downfall. There IS, however, a Starbucks located at the entrance in case you’re craving a caramel macchiato. Trader Joe’s, my second favorite store, is right across the street. Two buck chuck and four cheese pizza. Convenient and delicious! Check it out if you haven’t already done so.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Happy Friday everyone! Today, I must start with very important news, it is National S'mores Day! My head is filled of thoughts of fluffy marshmallows, crispy graham cracker and sinful chocolate. First appearing in the 1927 Girl Scout handbook, these little gooey treats are my personal staple for any outdoor fire. Traditional, s'mores brownies, s'mores ice cream, s'mores cake, s'mores cupcakes, s'mores cheesecake, I could give you "s'more" s'mores ideas all day. I do have to admit, Todd and I recently had a week full of s'mores on our vacation where I discovered he is a slow roaster and I am a char type of girl. I never thought of s'mores as an avenue for relationship insight, but it did indeed highlight Todd's incredible patience. I'm very particular about my s'mores, I have to use Hershey's milk chocolate (the only thing I will use Hershey's for, I'm a die hard Milka and S</span><span style="color: #222222;">charffen Berger </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">dark gal) only Jet Puffed marshmallows and Honey Maid graham crackers, I always think I can taste the difference but perhaps it is nostalgia. I'd love to hear your s'mores tactics or interpretations on the classic, feel free to comment or message! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last night was the kick off for the Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival. I was lucky enough to attend as Erica's (yes, the amazing Erica who wrote the Target piece) plus one where we navigated tasting offerings of 200 wines and noshes from 151 stellar chefs. Our minds were blown. I will be blogging about this extensively in the coming days. This is a must do for anyone who loves food, wine and amazing people watching. The below link takes you to a bevvy of events that are happening until the 12th of August. I'm so excited for tonight's Asian Night Market. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm in love with this photo Todd snapped while we were at Crafted (which I promise, a post is coming). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's extremely hot here this week, which is the perfect time to cool down with frozen treats. This is red rose and saffron pistachio ice cream from Saffron and Rose in Westwood, one of my favorite treats! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Have a great rest of the week! </span></div>Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300074903733979906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639904798324290036.post-57180774819843896052012-08-08T14:52:00.000-07:002012-08-08T15:07:10.965-07:00Tastes of the Tasting Kitchen<br />
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Abbot Kinney in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Venice</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">CA</st1:state></st1:place> is one of my favorite places in the city to go out. Back about five years ago, I would frequent the area much more than I do now, just because of geographical convenience. It had a very bohemian, artsy feel, since then, I feel that Abbot Kinney has had a little shift. My past visit, it had a beachy and still somewhat bohemian feel, but more of a bohemian- living off of daddy’s trust fund feeling. Don’t get me wrong, this is not a negative connotation, Abbot Kinney over the years has changed as everything does. I saw more beautiful people than I do in a night out in <st1:city w:st="on">Hollywood</st1:city> with more Gucci bags than the expected dreadlocks. My night began with a meal at the Tasting Kitchen, which, interestingly enough, EaterLA did rank as a top ten restaurant with the hottest waiters. All superficiality aside, I came for the food. I have been hearing a lot about the <st1:city w:st="on">Portland</st1:city> based chef <st1:street w:st="on">Casey Lane</st1:street> and the rustic chic meals that come out of this kitchen. On a girls' night out, we of course started with cocktails, mine was lavender tonic vodka and was very refreshing. Artisan bread with sea salted butter and olives then made their way to our table. We sampled many of the pasta offerings, for, the pastas are made in house, and oh boy, am I glad that we did. Everything I put in my mouth that night was incredible. Our desserts were the Peach Crostata with marcona almonds and frangipane burbon gelato with thyme and the Bread Pudding with pecans and caramel. My favorite was the Gigli Luciana with Squash Blossoms and the Bread Pudding. I wont lie, we waited until the day before to try for reservations and they were all booked up, but we got there when the doors opened at 5:30, took a place in the common dining area and noshed away. By the time we were done with our meal, the place was packed. I hope to return soon to tackle some more of their delicious menu offerings.<br />
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Last week, I had a wonderful date with my dear friend Erica. I always look forward to my time with her, she is one of the most inspiring, kind and gifted people I know. Our dates are too few, she is a busy entertainment professional always bouncing around the country, though when we do get time, our dates always consist of delicious-good for you food and deep discussions that span in to the wee hours of the night. The other evening, we took a stroll in her Brentwood neighborhood to Lemonade. The air was balmy, fresh and heavy with summer aroma, there seemed to be a blanket of calm over the city. I hadn't tried Lemonade and it has honestly been on my list for some time. I'm the biggest sucker for cold salads and sides, which the menu is full of. Lemonade proved to be just the perfect spot for Erica and I, good, wholesome, healthy food, fresh with a casual environment, perfect for our weeknight. I ordered the Orecchiette, asparagus, perlini mozzarella, with sorrel vinaigrette side which was creamy, fresh and delicious with a seasonal, cedar smoked salmon ‘nicoise’, basmati, egg, green bean side, in which the salmon flavor was perfectly balanced with the green bean, not dominating the whole dish. Since my date at Lemonade, I have been obsessed with finding locations near my apartment or on my usual path just so I can pop in for the deliciousness. For a casual, easy, healthy and reasonably priced meal, I highly recommend that you try it out. My tip if you visit the Brentwood location: eat outside, along the right of the building, you will find a cute, quiet, somewhat secluded alcove for dining.<br />
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Shrimp, Mandarin and Asparagus Whole Wheat Couscous<br />
1 cup of dry whole wheat couscous<br />
1/2 of a bunch of asparagus<br />
1 11 oz. can of mandarin oranges<br />
8 oz of thawed, cooked, cleaned, medium shrimp, more if desired (I used Trader Joe's)<br />
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Prepare couscous as directed on the box. Prep asparagus, wash and snip the bottoms. In a large sauce pan, bring three inches of water to a boil, add the asparagus, cover and cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. I always stop the cooking of my asparagus by throwing them in an ice bath right after cooking. Just fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes, this will keep your asparagus al dente and a nice bright green color. Chop asparagus into about 1 inch pieces or larger if you like. By now, your couscous has been sitting on the oven, covered but done for a couple of minutes. Lightly stir in the asparagus and the mandarin oranges. Take the shrimp and rinse under water, drain. Add to couscous. Salt and pepper to taste. Viola! This whole dish takes about 15 minutes from prep to cook!
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>This past Sunday kicked off the first Movie Night and Sunday Supper with Bouchon. Bouchon will be serving comfort food favorites with movies shown right next door at the <span style="color: #252525; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">Beverly Canon Gardens. Todd and I are die hard "picnic-ers" and paired with Bouchon deliciousness and Casablanca? This is a must do. Champagne in the park anyone? </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy National IPA Day everyone! If you are a regular reader here at The Bleu Goose, you know all about Todd, my amazing boyfriend, whom I just cant stop talking about in my posts. Well, since today is National IPA Day, I thought it would only be fitting to have a guest post by the most talented and gifted homebrewer I know. Todd's Edith IPA is absolutely phenomenal, behind that, is an extensive knowledge and understanding of IPA. What is IPA anyway? IPA stands for India Pale Ale, in short it is a varietal of beer that was originally created to withstand long ocean journeys back in the 1700's. To make a beer that would preserve long voyages with extreme weather, (heat and more heat) a lot of hops and a lot of alcohol were added to the brew. Thus, we have the IPA. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am thrilled to introduce: Todd Bjurstrom, Home Brewer extraordinaire!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In honor of National IPA Day, I’ve decided to take my palate on a short tour of the California coast, from San Diego to Petaluma and right into my own kitchen. Hold on tight, it’s going to get hoppy. (Also, don’t drink and drive.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>SAN DIEGO:</b> This is the first time I’ve sampled the Tower 10 IPA from the Karl Strauss Brewing Company and it put a smile right on my face. The more I drank, the more I felt like I was in San Diego. Everything seems a little nicer with 22oz of Tower 10 IPA in your tummy. Packed with Chinook, Cascade and Centennial Hops, the Tower 10 is has notes of citrus and pine; it’s sweet and floral with an earthy, almost bread-like aftertaste. With a respectable 7.0% alcohol, the Tower 10 is best enjoyed icy cold and in small doses. (Or, large doses… whatever.) </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3K6WgzMuFHKeQZQEyUThkDpMJg3TdR6Q8LhPo81oRsHEamxssLqJf95qL3jZsYpvgpie24E3XpIFtsR7d-Av5xeM9Ahs2RhKyUKtjRpTX-T91RAwzr4oY74d0xcJq92hpZAPQf-Otc_Z/s1600/Picture+060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3K6WgzMuFHKeQZQEyUThkDpMJg3TdR6Q8LhPo81oRsHEamxssLqJf95qL3jZsYpvgpie24E3XpIFtsR7d-Av5xeM9Ahs2RhKyUKtjRpTX-T91RAwzr4oY74d0xcJq92hpZAPQf-Otc_Z/s320/Picture+060.jpg" width="285" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ESCONDIDO:</b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Ah. Stone IPA: The old regular. I’ve been a fan of Stone Brewing Company for many years… I remember feeling challenged by the words “you’re not worthy” and “you probably won’t like this beer” emblazoned on the bottle of Arrogant Bastard. At the time, in Seattle, Stone Brewing was largely unheard of and Arrogant Bastard was the only Stone beer (that I knew) that was available. It wasn’t until a few years later that I came to know Stone’s IPA… Nowadays, if there is Stone IPA available I will drink it: no matter where I am, no matter what time of the day -- I will pour it into my face. (Who’s not worthy now!?!) Any hop-head will start salivating at the mere mention of this devilishly crisp, wickedly bitter brew. Loaded with Columbus, Chinook & Centennial hops and sporting 6.9% alcohol, Stone IPA will always be a go-to beer for this guy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>PETALUMA:</b> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> While Kendall and I camped out down the California Coast, Lagunitas Brewing Company’s Hop Stoopid Ale was my sole beer of choice. Hop Stoopid’s 8% alcohol is guaranteed to keep you warm on those cold, misty summer nights in the redwoods -- no matter how long it takes to get the fire started. The malt characteristics in the Hop Stoopid are much richer and deeper than your average IPA, thus resulting in the higher alcohol content and an early bedtime.</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWweszsinqcAAK7UN7hqxrA1KsYZOZrr_BfBjZFMrV64yMny7cYgtz4T3kawId7kjRvQ8wr-0m6UjpcK1dBRwHe_XtahuchHacpVMl0i5FtpVJfXXjzSKbPzBEk-juOlchWnTeW4r5hsKR/s1600/Picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWweszsinqcAAK7UN7hqxrA1KsYZOZrr_BfBjZFMrV64yMny7cYgtz4T3kawId7kjRvQ8wr-0m6UjpcK1dBRwHe_XtahuchHacpVMl0i5FtpVJfXXjzSKbPzBEk-juOlchWnTeW4r5hsKR/s320/Picture.jpg" width="211" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>LOS ANGELES:</b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> The first time I made my own beer, it sucked. It’s taken me years to admit it, but its true… homebrew should bring joy to those who drink it, but my first beer turned all of my friends into liars. “Wow… it’s uh... good.” Dave said, “...why does it have a metallic aftertaste?” I’ve made many batches of homebrew since that first one in 1999 and I’ve learned a lot, too; I’ve made porters, stouts, ales, steam ales, ciders and my favorite: India pale ale. My latest, Edith’s IPA, is a tribute to an important figure in my life: Edith Skinner. Loaded with hops and naturally infused with oak and real sour mash Tennessee whiskey, Edith is still driving me crazy after all these years. Edith is the first homebrew I’ve made in a while, and is the first to come out of the Marathon Street Brewery. (That’s what I call my kitchen…)</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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