SOMETIMES YOU GET THE BEAR....

This has been one of those weeks for both good and bad.  We continue to make general gains in our home but, Elise, Goldie and then me all fell ill.

We did some great food this week, new items included a Sesame Seared Tuna Steak with Chinese Broccoli and Ramen Noodles and Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Pork Loin (not for the Kosher or Halal crowd) with Cinnamon Roasted Apples, Saffron Rice and Butternut squash

It looks like we may have the opportunity to do some business with these and the, now, 20 other items we are offering for meal service.

Hopeful and cautious, stay in touch

Something to Teach

Balsamic Marinaded Duck, Roasted Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

 I was asked to teach a class, demonstrate methods, tools and products.  Luckily I can do this.  I discussed use of a Chef's knife and Paring knife and how, making sure the fit you, they work better.  The product was a whole duck.  Taking it down to pieces was that skill.  Blanching, searing, roasting and grilling were the methods.  Not bad, simple, fast , nice and TASTY

As Promised...

The other day I mentioned that I was doing a small event and would be featuring a de-constructed Caprese Salad with Kalamata Olive Tapenade and Grilled Salmon and for dessert a French Toast Pound Cake with Poached Pear and Raspberry/Blueberry Coulis, and here they are

 

WINTER SALAD

 

Today's luncheon features a hearty salad (pictures to follow)

A composed salad with mixed strong greens, kale and chard etc, Kalamata olive tapenade, fresh mozzarella, basil and tomatoes topped with Grilled Salmon.  The pieces of a classic Caprese salad are here with additions and of course the Salmon.  Not too light or heavy, good vegetable and proteins.

Easy to do, easy to serve...just sayin'

Attentive to many of today's trends, this Kale and Chard Caesar Salad is topped with Roasted Root Vegetables rather than croutons. Gluten Free and healthier then the traditional Caesar.

A very cool morning here in NOVA and exciting times.  New food trends are finding there way into the press including Restaurant Food looking like
Street Food, we use to call this Deconstructed and Ethnic Breakfasts.
Having lived in Israel this is represented by Shiksuka, a recipe will be posted tomorrow.  For now here is another shot to whet you appetite

Bacon wrapped Filet with Pear Coulis, Seared Sea Bass with Green Sauce, Grilled Asparagus and Roasted Garlic Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

Happy 2017!
Now, almost two years after my fall, I can say that things are beginning to normalize.
It is true to say that there are many things I can NOT yet do or do to the level I did before but I am not in hospital.
I will be posting regularly from now on so please tell your friends and neighbors.