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Eileen Writes Part 9: Marco Pierre White – The Swan Inn, presented by Michael Perlis
Marco Pierre White is one of my gastronomic heroes. I was first introduced to him on the NBC television series Chopping Block a couple of years ago. Now you can see him on the Knorr Stock Pot commercial. But neither do him justice. Eileen Wright’s article about his restaurant does… Marco Pierre White – The…
From “Mushroom” by Lesley Mackley: Garlic Mushrooms
My daughter Samantha’s favorite vegetable is the mushroom. No clue where that came from, suffice it to say, I’ve found a way to incorporated mushrooms into several dishes. (Please, send me any recipes you might have with them too Dear Wine Friends!) So, while working the Hart Show Choir Rummage Sale a few weeks ago,…
A.O.C RESTAURANT & WINE BAR ANNOUNCES “FLIGHTS & BITES”LINE-UP FOR OCTOBER
Monday Night Ritual Visits Wine and Food Regions Around the World WHO: A.O.C., Los Angeles WHAT: A.O.C. Restaurant and Wine Bar, the groundbreaking wine bar on 3rd Street by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner and Sommelier Caroline Styne, announces the October line-up of their popular Monday night series, “Flights & Bites” where guests can…
Michael Perlis presents Eileen Writes Eileen Wright heads to Scotland, visits Philadelphia [huh?] and eats…Mediterranean food? Not to worry, it was great, and she also samples traditional fare and enjoys the historical sights.
My Three Day Trip To Scotland Driving through the countryside to Scotland was like watching a scene in a movie; three foot stone walls sweeping through the green pastures with only babbling brooks interrupting the rolling hills. Along the knoll were grazing sheep, horses and cows; baby animals frolicking about the meadows. The first stop…
WILSHIRE RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES NYESHA ARRINGTON AS EXECUTIVE CHEF
Restaurant Launches Another Emerging Talent with Protégé of Josiah Citrin and Contestant on New “Top Chef: Texas” Wilshire Restaurant in Santa Monica announces that Nyesha Arrington, a protégé of restaurateur and Chef Josiah Citrin, has been hired as the restaurant’s new Executive Chef. Arrington has just been named among the 29 competing chefs on Bravo’s…
Michael Perlis presents: Eileen Writes Part 7, Prepare yourself for hunger pains!
For those of you who lamented the lack of food or wine in Eileen Wright’s previous article, this one more than makes up for it. I got hungry reading it. _______________________________________________________________ Blackburn, England boomed during the Industrial Revolution. Flemish immigrants settled into town and produced cotton products within their own houses (no mills or unions). …
Chef 101 Humpday: Strawberry-Cabernet Sorbet (My commentary is in italics below)
Strawberry – Cabernet Sorbet Betty Crocker Cooking with American Wine 1 pint strawberries (Is that the same as a double-sized plastic thingamajig that you can buy at the market?? Hope so.) ½ cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cup Cabernet Sauvignon or dry red wine. Place strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a food…
Chef Jack Madden’s Beef Burgundy
A renowned French recipe, known in France as Boeuf a’ la Bourguignon, it is a rich and hardy combination of flavors. I discovered Beef Burgundy very early in my career in food preparation and have enjoyed this recipe for many years. Serves four 1 lb lean beef ¼ cup chopped parsley 4 strips bacon ½…
Michael Perlis Presents: Eileen Writes Part 5
In this installment of Eileen Writes, chef Eileen Wright visits Liverpool, home of the Beatles… As I stepped inside the bus disguised as a yellow submarine I could hear a song playing overhead: The long and winding road That leads to your door Will never disappear I’ve seen that road before It always leads me…