http://www.of2minds.org/spice/ My soul tasted that heavenly food, which gives new appetite while it satiates. - Dante Alighieri en-us 2009-05-18T21:27:52-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001237.html Last month, when I was in London for the Book Fair, I had the opportunity to try out a couple new restaurants. I met up with a client at Wodka Restaurant located at 12 St. Albans Grove in the Kensington... Restaurants Jennifer 2009-05-18T21:27:52-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001236.html I've tried five new beers this year, and here's just some quick thoughts on them to keep track. * Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier: From their brewmaster's collection. The hint of fruit in this is tasty, but not too sweet, perhaps... Beverages Jennifer 2009-05-11T20:46:12-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001233.html from Cook's Illustrated, May/June 2007 Mole Marinade: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 TBSP dark brown sugar 4 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced 4 tsp cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 4 medium garlic cloves,... Recipes Jennifer 2009-05-04T20:09:40-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001232.html Located at 110 Glastonbury Boulevard, Max Fish is part of the Max Restaurant Group centered around Hartford, CT. Seating is available in both the retro-chic dining room and at the casual U-shaped Shark Bar. Opened the meal with their tuna... Restaurants Jennifer 2009-05-03T15:44:31-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001231.html Corned Beef in Bourbon-Brown Sugar Sauce from the LA Times 2 tablespoons oil 1 large onion 1 pound corned beef 1 large clove garlic 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed Dash ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon Dijon... Recipes Jennifer 2009-03-22T15:17:11-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001230.html Roasted Tuna with Grapefruit and Tarragon from Bon Appetit February 2004 1 white grapefruit 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 6-ounce tuna steaks Preheat oven to 475F. Grate 1 teaspoon... Recipes Jennifer 2009-03-06T21:30:22-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001229.html Shanghainese Five-Spice Fried Chicken Essentials of Asian Cuisine : Fundamentals and Favorite Recipes by Corinne Trang vegetable oil or peanut oil for deep-frying 2 tsp five spice powder 2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup... Recipes Jennifer 2009-02-13T20:23:36-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001227.html Lamb and Fennel Bread Soup from Sardinia aka Agnello con finocchi selvatici alla sarda from Italian Slow and Savory by Joyce Goldstein olive oil as needed 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed into 1 1/2 inch pieces salt and... Recipes Jennifer 2009-01-12T20:21:22-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001226.html Blue Hubbard Pie 1 blue hubbard squash, baked and pureed (see below) - 15 ounces of puree will be needed for one pie 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp cloves... Recipes Jennifer 2008-12-30T18:58:23-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001225.html Heavenly Hazelnut Cake For my birthday, a very good friend made this: Heavenly Hazelnut Cake with Chocolate Rum Glaze from The Baker's Dozen Cookbook Cake 1 cup (4 ounces) hazelnuts, toasted, skinned and coarsely chopped 2 3/4 cups all... Recipes Jennifer 2008-11-12T20:37:13-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001224.html Twice-Baked Acorn Squash a Jennifer original 1 acorn squash 3/4 cup portabello mushrooms, diced 1 green apple, diced 2 TBSP brown sugar 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts 2 TBSP butter, melted Preheat oven to 350.... Recipes Jennifer 2008-10-01T21:22:12-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001223.html A couple weeks ago I managed to make a trip to the local farmer's market and enjoy the diversity present there. I came home with some delicious small potatoes, a blue hubbard squash (that I hope to make holiday pie... Restaurants Jennifer 2008-09-30T20:23:57-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001222.html Chicken Thighs With Creole Mustard Orange Sauce from Bon Appetit (September 1998) 4 small skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 12 ounces) 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tsp minced garlic 3/4 cup orange juice 3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth... Recipes Jennifer 2008-09-19T20:21:32-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001221.html This year's RWA conference took me to the city of San Francisco and I took the opportunity to try out several restaurants. First stop: Lunch at The Lark Creek Steak House located in the Westfield San Francisco Centre at 845... Restaurants Jennifer 2008-08-08T21:02:27-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001220.html Peach Lambic Sorbet Recipe adapted from Apple Pie, Patis, and Pate adapted from Food & Wine Magazine 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 3 cups peeled, sliced peaches (about 8 medium) 1 cup peche lambic Heat the... Recipes Jennifer 2008-07-15T23:31:40-05:00