Hollywood Farmers' Market October 30th Fall is in the air...sort of...it is if you go to the farmers' market and notice that stone fruit has been replaced by a variety of apples, while squash of all types and beets reign supreme. I walked along the food stands on Ivar looking for inspiration. Finally a pile of corn caught my attention. How long will this quintessential … [Read more...]
July BBQ: Ribs, Yaki Onigri and Fresh Fig Tart
It's been a busy week, what with Nahid's birthday BBQ, the fourth of July celebrations and getting ready for the Supper Club. I don't know how other bloggers do it. Nahid's Birthday BBQ was one of those magical times: when all elements conspire to create an enchanted night--friends, family and food. The night was perfect. Nahid was surrounded by her brother and very best … [Read more...]
Molasses Ginger Marinated Ribs
In preparation for Nahid's birthday on Saturday I'm working on some marinades and menus. I'm thinking soak it, grill it eat it. I've noticed some chuck beef ribs at the grocery store. So I'm thinking these ribs might be the ideal candidates for a marinade. I live with a person who can take a lot of heat in her food. Thai chilis are preferred to chilies like habeneros. … [Read more...]
BRAISED LAMB SHORT RIBS
Now that my Ikea bag is filled with supplies from the Hollywood Farmers’ Market I can head home and work on our next menu for the Supper Club. Tonight’s experiment will have watermelon squares with reduced balsamic and feta as a test run for an amuse bouche. I don’t think anyone will need a recipe for this one since the name just about says it all. … [Read more...]
Underground Supper Club Redux
In my rush to clean up and write up our first Underground Supper Club I failed to include a recipe and a few of our sources for the ingredients that we used to create the meal. My weekly journey to the Hollywood Farmers’ Market provided inspiration and ingredients for our “Underground Supper Club” as well as our daily meals. This place makes me feel a part of a community … [Read more...]
