Still back home visiting but I crafted this entry before leaving when I realized the only “essential” I’ve mentioned is truffle salt. If you’ve read any of Anthony Bourdain’s books you know he is a big proponent of demi-glace. Traditionally it’s made with veal stock and sauce espagnole and reduced. Making some can be aContinue reading “Kitchen essentials – Demi-glace”
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What’s for Sunday Dinner – Ragu Bolognese
It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving and I haven’t done the shopping yet so the fridge is looking a little bare today. Cheryl noticed and commented that it didn’t look like there was much to make a dinner out of, then said “but you could probably figure something out.” Indeed I could. I knew there wasContinue reading “What’s for Sunday Dinner – Ragu Bolognese”
A Fundraiser (with food by Hot Doug’s)
Didn’t get a chance to review Top Chef last night due to the fact Tivo’s recording time was scheduled for later (yeah yeah operator error). Needed Tivo’s help since we were attending a fundraiser my brokerage (Baird & Warner City North Office cross promotion here) had for Neumann Family Services of Chicago. It was heldContinue reading “A Fundraiser (with food by Hot Doug’s)”
The Roaming GastroGnome 