Friday, May 06, 2016

Quebec Birthday, 39 again

A meal at IXbistro in Quebec City

I did it. I ate horse. Don't tell my kids.  Outstanding texture in the seared meat and textural and flavor compliments in the garnish 

Trout: on celeriac purée with a tart fennel slaw and blood orange hollandaise

Foie as dessert: spongy white bread layered with brown sugar cream, topped with (macerated, sautéed, frozen & shaved) foie gras and puffed quinoa


Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Visiting colleges or searching the country for great food. You decide!


Mahnomin porridge at Hell's Kitchen 



The perfect Minnesotan meal @ Bachelor Farmer:
Pork belly confit
Duck breast with parsnips under a brick
Wild rice with bacon and herbs
Popover with honey butter
Sticky toffee pudding with ginger toffee 


Blackbird on Nicollett: 



Hickory Park in Ames Iowa

Prairie canary in Grinnell Iowa 

Pork belly lettuce wrap