July 2010
2 posts
Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro, Lime, and Peanuts &...
Martha Stewart came up with this recipe. Probably in prison cooking for Lindsay Brohan while drinking Negro Modelo’s.
Music: Avi Buffalo - Avi Buffalo Definitely one of my favorite albums of the year. It’s a solid effort from start to finish and a stunning debut. The singer has such an interesting voice that blends so well with the music. On this track, he’s joined by a...
February 2010
2 posts
Macaroni & Brie with Mushrooms & Ali Farka Toure
I found this recipe on The Kitchn and it takes classic macaroni and cheese to a new level. It incorporates many flavors/textures that blend perfectly for a delicious meal. I’ve changed a few things and simplified a couple of steps but the people at The Kitchn did a great job!
Music: Ali Farka Toure - Savane This is the last album by legendary Ali Farka Toure. It’s such an immense...
Ali Farka Toure - “Yer Bounda Fara”...
January 2010
4 posts
Beef Bourguignon with Barley & Beach House
What a way to spend part of your saturday! I woke up early yesterday and went to a couple of stores to buy the ingredients for this tastebud trip. First stop was the wine store where the guy there introduced me to a really delicious Bordeaux for only $12. It was really perfect for this meal. Super Earthy with even some hints of barnyard, the Chateau Tire Pe Diem is made in the classic style of...
Potato & Leek Soup with Roasted Cauliflower & Oh...
I’m back! It took a few months but hopefully I’ll start posting regularly again. I made this for a winter potluck. Since it was a potluck I wanted to make sure that the food was vegan & gluten free. I decided to make a classic potato & leek soup and add roasted cauliflower to give it some depth in flavor and texture.
Music: Oh No - Dr. No’s Ethiopium What I love most...
October 2009
7 posts
Lentil Soup & The Very Best
We made this on a really cold day this weekend with a loaf of homemade bread. What a way to warm up! This is a hearty, healthy soup that tastes delicious.
Music: The Very Best - Warm Heart of Africa Another part of this meal that takes you to a warmer place. Warm Heart of Africa is an escape album that pleases from the first to last song. Another highlight of the year!
Ingredients: Serves 6
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The Very Best - “Julia” from Warm...
Pad Thai & The Four Freshmen
Pad Thai is a great weeknight meal. It’s quicker than going to pick it up, healthier, and doesn’t require too much forethought. This is a quick go-to meal that I indulge in at least a couple times a month.
Music: The Four Freshmen - The Complete Capital Fifties Sessions I randomly came across this band while looking up Brian Wilson on wikipedia. I found out he obsessively listened...
The Four Freshmen - “How Can I Tell...
Jeweled Rice & Taken by Trees
Jeweled Rice is known as “the king of Persian dishes.” I haven’t had enough Persian food to agree or disagree but it’s certainly incredible. This is a recipe I’ve taken from Michael Bateman’s book The World of Spice with just a few changes. It’s an incredible book and I really recommend getting it. It takes about 45 minutes to make this but its well worth it. It’s definitely great to make on...
Taken by Trees - “To Lose Someone”...
September 2009
5 posts
Rosemary Roast Potatoes & Girls
Back from vacation and this is one of the things I made while away. Very simple and rustic, it’s great to make as a side dish when your cooking for a party or for a nice crisp fall day. Once you get this roasting technique down, you’ll want to make these potatoes every week!
Music: Girls - Album I’ve been waiting for this album to come out for about 9 months now. After I...
Girls - “Laura” from Album Buy
Chicken Marsala & Grizzly Bear
I’ll be on vacation until the 14th, so I leave you with Grizzly Bear and Chicken Marsala to mull over. I hope you enjoy them both as much as I do.
Music: Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest Grizzly Bear truly created a work of art. Nine months into the year, and so far it’s my favorite album of 2009. I’m waiting with baited breath for Avril’s release in November, but until then,...
Grizzly Bear - “I Live With You” from...
August 2009
20 posts
Brandy, Mushroom, Gruyere Crepes & Sharon Van...
Here is a nice filling for the crepe batter you made over the weekend.
Music: Sharon Van Etten - “Because I Was In Love” If you ever get a chance to see her live, I highly recommend it. I’ve seen her a few times over the last year or two but never listened to her recorded music until recently for fear that it wouldn’t replicate that raw emotion you see in her...
Sharon Van Etten - “I Fold” from...
Crepes & Ella Fitzgerald & Oscar Peterson
Crepes are delicious, nutritious, and really easy to make. Very versatile, you can have them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! So below is the basic recipe for the crepe batter and how to cook them. I’ll post one of my favorite filling recipes later in the week. When we made these a couple of days ago, we made with mushrooms and gruyere. Then we had to have dessert, so we made...
Ella Fitzgerald & Oscar Peterson -...
Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Pasta Salad & The...
This is a very simple dish that combines just a couple of powerful ingredients that make it seem anything but simple. It’s one of my favorite salads, and as you can tell from past posts, I love salads!!
Music: The Antlers - Hospice Wow. I saw this band last Friday at Mercury Lounge and was completely stunned. This album is an emotional powerhouse.
Ingredients:
1 lb of Farfalle
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The Antlers - “Two” from Hospice Buy
Ginger Sauteed Spinach & Bibio
This is a great, simple side dish if you are cooking a meal with spices common in India or Sri Lanka. I ate this as a side dish to the fish kebabs, which I posted yesterday. I came up with this because we had an over-abundance of spinach. I’m not even sure you can find something like this in India but it tastes really good either way!
Music: Bibio - Ambivalence Avenue This is definitely...
Bibio - “S’Vive” from...
Spiced Fish Kebab & Kishore Kumar
Most of this recipe comes from the wonderful book/cookbook, The World of Spice by Michael Bateman. I didn’t have any skewers on hand so I just put in a pan and broiled and they came out wonderfully. So I guess Kebab is a little misleading…however, it’s a wonderful recipe that incorporates many wonderful flavors. This went great with some basmati rice and spinach sauteed in...
Kishore Kumar - “Aa Chal Ke Tujhe”...
How to Bake Tofu & Los Zafiros
Baked Tofu takes a bit of practice but once you get it down it can really add a lot to a dish and for a lot of people is the only way they really enjoy tofu. It gives the tofu a bit more texture and brings out the flavor in whatever marinade you choose.
Music: Los Zafiros - Bossa Cubana This album was hidden on a back shelf in my office and made the dark winter months fly by in aural ecstasy. ...
Los Zafiros - “Mirame Fijo” from Bossa...
Chipotle Baked Tofu Salad & TV on the Radio
I’ve recently become obsessed with baked tofu. If tofu is baked well, it comes out slightly crispy with an almost meat-like quality to it and adds significantly to a dish that you want to keep vegetarian. This is a great recipe that would make a nice side dish to a summer meal or could even serve as a light lunch.
Music: TV on the Radio - Dear Science This was certainly in my top 5 of...
TV on the Radio - “Family Tree” from...
Cold Brewed Coffee & Holiday Shores
This is a new form of coffee brewing I discovered while perusing the internets a few weeks ago and it’s changed my iced coffee consuming life. It makes a much smoother coffee without all that acidity that a lot of iced coffee has. The only catch is that it uses quite a bit more coffee than regular brewing. When finished it makes a highly concentrated coffee that can be mixed with water...
Holiday Shores - “Bradley Bear” from...
Hot Pepper & Pancetta Pasta Salad & Delorean
I first had this dish a couple of weeks ago while I was tailgating with my girlfriend’s family before a soccer game. I was hooked upon first bite and immediately went home to try and recreate it. This is perfect for a summer picnic or even a quick lunch to pack to work.
Music: Delorean - Ayrton Senna EP Now everytime I make this dish I will think of soccer. So of course that leads to...
Delorean - “Deli” from Ayrton Senna EP...
Thelonious Monk - “Nutty” from...
Mushroom and Spinach Risotto
Risotto is a wonderful thing! Once you learn the basics you can alter for whatever you have in your fridge. Different Vegetables, Meats, Cheeses, etc! It’ll soon become your go-to comforate food. Enjoy!
Music: Thelonious Monk - Misterioso A classic album for a classic dish. I think I may have listened to this album more than any other album. Monk’s playing in this session is so...