As well as Les Halles has been going so far, it was only a matter of time before disaster would strike (at least from me). While the end result was edible and somewhat decent (only after some major EMT-brand resuscitation from Mary), a major lesson was learned. Get your ingredients in line before jumping in [...]
Archive for June, 2007
Steak Tartare…Mise en place neccesary
Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Canard a l’Orange…Duck in Orange Sauce
Posted in Entrees, Les Halles on June 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
duch a l’orange
les halles cookbook, page 194
I live on a lake, with ducks, I live on a lane named after a type of duck, Mallard lane to be exact, so I couldn’t help but think twice about consuming one of these fine feathered birds, worried that their wild brothers could attack me at some point. [...]
Back to the Northwest…Scallops
Posted in Uncategorized on June 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Coquilles Saint-Jacques with Champagne
Les Halles Cookbook, page 106
I’m honestly getting a little tired complementing this book in the form of, “if you source your ingredients locally, use what’s fresh and don’t try to dress up your food in fourteen layers of flavors, you’ll most likely turn out a decent dish.” I’m not though. [...]
