Bargains vs. Big Boys Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, March 26, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2006 Long Shadows Wineries Syrah Sequel – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley Loads of game, bacon, and smoke on the nose, with small amounts of flowers and blackberry. A wonderful mix of flavors on the palate. It moves from grilled meat to blackberry [...]
Archive for March, 2011
Steak Au Poivre
March 24th, 2011
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Here’s a steak dish that is not all about the sauce. The sauce is important, but it’s a minor player. This steak is all about the peppercorns. If you don’t like pepper, you won’t like this. And if you don’t like pepper, you’re an idiot. Seriously though, just look at this picture to see how [...]
Julia Child’s Napoleon’s Chicken
March 19th, 2011
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Here’s a dish, that at first glance, seems like an unworkable combination. And honestly, it’s one of those dishes where the chef threw what he had together. But it works. The best part is that you can leave parts of it out and it’s still delicious. If you cooking this with the thought of having [...]
Pinot X
March 5th, 2011
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Pinot X Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, March 05, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Talley Vineyards Pinot Noir – USA, California, Central Coast, Arroyo Grande Valley Very floral and spicy on the nose, with lots of ripe cherry and raspberry, and a little citrus at the end. Soft on the palate with nice sour cherry and spice. [...]
Marinated Grilled Hanger Steak
March 3rd, 2011
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One of the finest cuts of meat cooked to a perfect medium rare. I used a buffalo hanger, and it tasted great. Goes good with Turnip Gratin and Glazed Baby Carrots. Marinated Grilled Hanger Steak INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped Pinch crushed red pepper 2 sprigs rosemary, picked [...]
Turnip Gratin
March 3rd, 2011
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If you like Potatoes Au Gratin, you’ll like this version with turnips. In fact, I think I like this one better. Turnip Gratin INGREDIENTS: 2 cups heavy cream 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 bundle thyme Pinch of cayenne Kosher salt 1/2 stick butter, plus extra for baking dish 2 lbs. turnips, peeled and sliced very [...]
Glazed Baby Carrots
March 3rd, 2011
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Simple and tasty way to cook carrots. Glazed Baby Carrots INGREDIENTS: Kosher salt 1 lb. baby carrots, tops removed but with a little green left attached (it’s cute) 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 clove garlic, smashed 3 sprigs thyme, picked Pinch cayenne pepper METHOD: Bring a pot of well-salted [...]
