When I am in town, and I haven't been too often the last two months, a Sunday tradition is a trip to the Hollywood Farmers' Market. And tis the season for the makings of my absolute favorite Sunday dinner--a dozen oysters followed by clams in a lemony herb bath. In order to accomplish this I make my rounds to my favorite stands, ABC Rhubarb for herbs and Oyster Boys for … [Read more...]
Smoked Trout Arugula Salad with Horseradish: Supper Club for LFLA
My love of smoked trout started at my first official restaurant job at the Golden Horn East in Waterbury, Vermont. This was way back in the day when cigarettes were cool and cooking in the kitchen was decidedly male and blue collar. The Chef was Jacob Gerperle straight from New York City via Switzerland. He taught me every basic skill that I still possess. Yet the special … [Read more...]
Mushrooms and Asparagus on Polenta: Underground Supper Club
Okay, so the benefit for the Young Literati of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, yes it's a mouthful, is on Sunday, May 20th from 6-9 pm. A very nervous Nahid is wondering, "Why we aren't sold out?" After an after dinner chat, the fault might be mine since I didn't make it clear that the proceeds from the dinner are going directly to Young Literati. So if you buy a … [Read more...]
Underground Supper Club to Benefit LFLA’s Young Literati
On May 20, 2012, Two Broads Abroad will dedicate a dinner to raising awareness for the work of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles – and, in particular, the Library Foundation’s Young Literati. Public libraries are among the most important institutions in American society. Via the Central Library and 72 neighborhood branches, our public library makes the whole … [Read more...]
Lamb Skewers: Entree or Appetizer
I believe that I cook more lamb than beef. Lamb is a natural for a stew or whereas lamb ribs are great for a summer bbq. But I was looking for something a bit different and found it in "Sunday Suppers at Lucques" by kitchen goddess Suzanne Goin. There are many lamb haters out there. These lamb haters feel the meat is too gamey and are turned off. Nine times out of ten the … [Read more...]
