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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008This is a lovely little interview with one of my chef crushes, Ken Gordon from the home of Portland’s best pastrami, Kenny & Zuke’s Deli. People who have a passion for food can never hide it, can they? *smiles*
Restaurant Review: Casa Naranja
Sunday, July 13th, 2008***Originally posted at PortlandFood.org***
Being in the neighborhood, I knew we’d try this place sooner or later since the hours and location make them convenient. No problem getting a table at 4pm on a Friday, but I’d advise against sitting inside on a hot day. The lack of air conditioning or any kind of breeze made [...]
Nutty Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008Nutty Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 c. butter
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
2 c. white flour
2 1/2 c. oatmeal (ground to a rough flour in food processor)
1 t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. [...]
Snickerdoodles
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008Today I made my favorite cookies for our Fourth of July barbecue. They are super easy to make and really delicious…
Snickerdoodles
3 T. white sugar
1 T. cinnamon
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
2 1/2 c. white flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 [...]
I Made Chilean Empanadas!
Saturday, June 7th, 2008I used this recipe. They’re pretty good but not quite what I remember from my time as an exchange student in Chile. Of course, it was 17 years ago, so who knows if I’m remembering correctly. Lol! I think I used the wrong kind of Adobo seasoning, and I like more [...]
Restaurant Review: Lucca
Saturday, May 24th, 2008***Originally posted at PortlandFood.org***
Howard and I were craving simple Italian the other night and decided to try Lucca. The place was about 1/3 full at 6:30pm on a weekday, and we were seated immediately. We ordered:
antipasti del giorno 12
classic caesar salad 7
sopressata pizza 11
linguine 13.50
side of greens gratinata 4
profiteroles 6
gelato affogato 6
2 glasses [...]
Restaurant Review: Sel Gris, pt. 2
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008***Originally posted at PortlandFood.org
I just experienced the most OBSCENELY good meal I’ve eaten in recent memory. Apparently someone tipped the chef off to my sweetbread dilemma, because soon after we sat down, they were presented to us without me even having ordered them. Well how could I refuse? Truly spectacular combination of flavors and [...]
Restaurant Review: Sel Gris
Monday, April 7th, 2008***Originally posted at PortlandFood.org***
Mmmm. OW, reading your post had me drooling! I had my first Sel Gris dinner Saturday before last- called on a whim that afternoon and due to a cancellation (and me dining solo) was able to grab a spot at the chef’s counter at 7:30pm.
I can’t really add much to the [...]
Restaurant Review: Carlyle
Saturday, March 29th, 2008***Originally posted at PortlandFood.org***
I finally made it to happy hour at Carlyle this past week myself for the first time. Love the space- it’s really sleek and modern without being cold. I ordered:
4 pomegranate-glazed pork ribs
3 oysters
butter lettuce salad
butternut squash arancini
toasted rosemary cocktail
The pork ribs were perfectly cooked and tender without being too fall-apart messy. [...]
Restaurant Review: Simpatica (brunch)
Thursday, March 20th, 2008***Originally posted at PortlandFood.org***
Finally made it to Simpatica for brunch this morning. Since I was alone, I just wanted to get in, eat, and get out. Got there at 8:50a and was seated as soon as they opened. I ordered:
banana pancakes w/ bacon
coffee
I like how they actually put coffee and cups out before they open [...]