The kids and I decided to have waffles for dinner as their mom was going out with friends.
We did do the traditional chocolate chip waffle with chips inside and out
But we also mixed in some savory, such as the pizza waffle with cheese in and on top
Then the boy had a combo chocolate chip and bacon waffle, (not pictured as he ate it too fast)
and I had the sauteed onion and bacon waffle with KimKim Sauce all over it
Fun easy meal, just takes a little imagination to come up with combos
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Red and black bean chili
One large batch of red bean chili and one small batch of black bean chili. Both the same base of onion, celery, garlic, tomato paste, sauce and whole tomato. Tons of chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Nice for a rainy cold night.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Amuse Lunch and some Chihuly
I went to lunch with a friend at Amuse after many years of talking about it. It just happens that the Chihuly exhibit is currently ongoing. My wife is a huge Chihuly fan and we went to the Q+A with him and then toured the exhibit the next day, prior to my lunch. The exhibit is excellent with mind boggling pieces of glass.
I had a drink on our first night as my wife toured the shop. I think it was described as a smoky gin drink, it was very tasty, and matched the colors of the glass below the restaurant.
For lunch my friend ordered the pork buns (no pic) and the braised squid
He enjoyed them both and renamed the pork buns as the evil pork buns as to their addictiveness
I had the sprout salad (not pictured) and the quail
both were very good, with a slight spicyness, certainly not overwhelming.
We had a terrific lunch with good service, we had arrived without reservations to what looked like a full service, yet were seated immediatlly.
Go see Chihuly, and get some food while you are at it.
I had a drink on our first night as my wife toured the shop. I think it was described as a smoky gin drink, it was very tasty, and matched the colors of the glass below the restaurant.
For lunch my friend ordered the pork buns (no pic) and the braised squid
He enjoyed them both and renamed the pork buns as the evil pork buns as to their addictiveness
I had the sprout salad (not pictured) and the quail
both were very good, with a slight spicyness, certainly not overwhelming.
We had a terrific lunch with good service, we had arrived without reservations to what looked like a full service, yet were seated immediatlly.
Go see Chihuly, and get some food while you are at it.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
O´Caldiño
One of the most frequented restaurants we go to when in Madrid is O´Caldiño. It is a galician styled restaurant, where tapas are truly based on what you drink and eat, as well as your repeat business. The boy and I went back maybe three times in the week we where in Madrid.
and we ate like kings. Above sauteed clams.
below on the house croquetas and meatballs
Gambas a la plancha
caldo gallego
stewed muscles
Ensaladilla rusa and pintxos (on the house)
and my favorite pulpo a la gallega (octopus)
If you are in the neighborhood would stop in.
with bread
and we ate like kings. Above sauteed clams.
below on the house croquetas and meatballs
Gambas a la plancha
caldo gallego
stewed muscles
Ensaladilla rusa and pintxos (on the house)
and my favorite pulpo a la gallega (octopus)
If you are in the neighborhood would stop in.
with bread
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Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
The Market (Mercado) of San Miguel in Madrid is a redone market with tremendous vendors, ham, cheese, fish, meat, wine, beer. Anything and everything to stock your larder or eat out.
The last time we went we scored a variety of foods. Of course ham, Iberico de bellota
We had some oysters, that were the brineiest I've ever tasted
You can almost imagine the salt on these
We had some paella rice (all of this shared between 3)
and some pork rinds (chicharron)
We love this market and hit it every time we are in Madrid. Fun place with great food.
The last time we went we scored a variety of foods. Of course ham, Iberico de bellota
We had some oysters, that were the brineiest I've ever tasted
You can almost imagine the salt on these
We had some paella rice (all of this shared between 3)
and some pork rinds (chicharron)
We love this market and hit it every time we are in Madrid. Fun place with great food.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
Cocido Madrileño
I took the boy to Spain to spend some time speaking spanish. While in Madrid we decided to have some proper cocido. This is a dish that is all cooked in the same pot, but the ingredients are then served in sequence.
It starts with the cooking liquid, with small noodles, pretty much an awesome noodle soup. Served in a large soup dish, and accompanied by a selection of pickled peppers and olives.
The amount of soup could easily have been an entire meal, actually that is true of every portion of this meal. (we ordered for two!)
I ate two bowls of soup before the next plate arrived, the garbanzo beans with potato, carrot and cabbage
Everything was perfectly cooked. We remarked that the potato in particular was spectacular. Very flavorful and perfectly cooked. I think it is easy to throw everything in a pot but the skill is to have each ingredient cooked appropriately not under or overcooked.
Soon after the garbanzos the meats arrived.
Chicken, pork, morcilla, bone marrow, beef shank all super tender and delicous, and bountiful.
I was about to blow up satisfied and starting to bust into the meat sweats, yet the boy ordered dessert.
A lemon sorbet.
A great meal, good service.
Taberna de Buenaventura
Calle de Hermosilla, 69, 28001 Madrid, Spain
It starts with the cooking liquid, with small noodles, pretty much an awesome noodle soup. Served in a large soup dish, and accompanied by a selection of pickled peppers and olives.
The amount of soup could easily have been an entire meal, actually that is true of every portion of this meal. (we ordered for two!)
I ate two bowls of soup before the next plate arrived, the garbanzo beans with potato, carrot and cabbage
Everything was perfectly cooked. We remarked that the potato in particular was spectacular. Very flavorful and perfectly cooked. I think it is easy to throw everything in a pot but the skill is to have each ingredient cooked appropriately not under or overcooked.
Soon after the garbanzos the meats arrived.
Chicken, pork, morcilla, bone marrow, beef shank all super tender and delicous, and bountiful.
I was about to blow up satisfied and starting to bust into the meat sweats, yet the boy ordered dessert.
A lemon sorbet.
A great meal, good service.
Taberna de Buenaventura
Calle de Hermosilla, 69, 28001 Madrid, Spain
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Hot's Kitchen - Hermosa Beach
Sorry I haven't posted much lately, here is a great place in Hermosa Beach, Hot's Kitchen, yes, the chef and owner is my brother in law, but the food is excellent with a great vibe to the eating area. Somewhere in the archives of the blog is our visit to Hot's Cantina, which was also great. We ate here twice on our trip to California, and had a great time. The mood is very casual with the ability to share some dishes, and some small plates, extensive beer selection and friendly servers.
We ordered a ton of items from the menu with some help from my sister in law and my neice.
My daughter wanted the lamb
She liked it (I stole a bite and it was good)
the "Hot'sBurger"
of note these burgers are not full sized which allows you to try multiple items, but they are very flavorfull.
They have a huge selection of tacos. I think this was pork
Fish
Chorizo
and a bunch more, you get the idea
They also have a selection of fries large and small cut, both tasty
chili lime fries
with a mushroom dipping sauce
Would definitely consider stopping in if you are near.
We ordered a ton of items from the menu with some help from my sister in law and my neice.
My daughter wanted the lamb
She liked it (I stole a bite and it was good)
the "Hot'sBurger"
of note these burgers are not full sized which allows you to try multiple items, but they are very flavorfull.
They have a huge selection of tacos. I think this was pork
Fish
Chorizo
and a bunch more, you get the idea
They also have a selection of fries large and small cut, both tasty
chili lime fries
with a mushroom dipping sauce
Would definitely consider stopping in if you are near.
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