http://www.of2minds.org/spice/ My soul tasted that heavenly food, which gives new appetite while it satiates. - Dante Alighieri en-us 2008-05-05T16:18:39-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001213.html fried shrimp with chili and lime leaf from Vatch's Thai Street Food AKA chu chee gung 2 TBSP vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 TBSP red curry paste 2 TBSP stock 16 extra large shrimp (31-40 count)... Recipes Jennifer 2008-05-05T16:18:39-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001212.html Middle-Eastern Meatloaf Roll I was never a fan of meatloaf despite its regular appearance as a staple meal while I was growing up (sorry, mom). The tomato paste or ketchup sauce congealed in an unappealing way and the texture of... Recipes Jennifer 2008-04-15T13:09:08-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001211.html For years I have had to order my Penzeys online and wait days and days for their arrival. But the Hartford Courant reported on April 3rd that Penzeys, my fave spice supplier, has opened up a store just 40 minutes... Ingredients Jennifer 2008-04-08T13:05:33-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001210.html Pan-Grilled Duck Breast with Mushrooms, Dried Apricots and Almonds from The Slow Mediterranean Kitchen: Recipes for the Passionate Cook 1/2 pound fresh trumpet mushrooms, quartered 1 boneless duck breast coarse salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 2 TBSP butter... Recipes Jennifer 2008-04-06T14:15:44-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001209.html State Street in Madison boasts a number of restaurants and boutique shops. From the university to the capitol building is a bare 1/2 mile. Among others is a new tapas restaurant called Icon. Two colleagues and I relaxed there at... Restaurants Jennifer 2008-03-28T20:22:05-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001208.html Located at 41 Madison Ave, A Voce is a trendy Italian mid-town restaurant. The decor is contemporary and the mid-day hustle was apparent. I started with "Crostini alla Toscano," a mixture of chicken liver, foie gras, and moscato d'asti, served... Restaurants Jennifer 2008-03-19T20:05:27-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001207.html Kouneli Stifado AKA Molyvos Rabbit Stifado Rabbit Stew with Pearl Onions in a Two-Wine Sauce From: The Foods of the Greek Islands by Aglaia Kremezi Makes 4 to 6 servings Stifado, which has its origins on Corfu, is an... Recipes Jennifer 2008-02-29T19:34:17-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001206.html Pork Carnitas from Kitchen & Cook, July/August 2006 3 lbs pork shoulder, skin and bone removed 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 medium white onion, medium dice... Recipes Jennifer 2008-02-22T19:14:55-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001205.html Pan-Cooked Quail, Vietnamese Style (Before) from the New York Times, October 18, 2006 8 quail 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced ginger 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon or more freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup lime juice... Recipes Jennifer 2008-02-12T20:30:34-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001204.html Tom Yum Goong adapted from a recipe courtesy of A Suitable Spice 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup water 2 TBSP dried lemongrass 5 kaffir lime leaves 1/2 TBSP fresh ginger, sliced 2 Thai red or green chilies,... Recipes Jennifer 2008-02-04T20:26:22-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001203.html Meeting up with Jackie Cantor, the talented editor who bought Ladybug Farm, at Il Bastardo was an unexpected pleasure. I was surprised to find such a lovely restaurant just a few blocks from our office that I had never known... Restaurants Jennifer 2008-01-18T20:19:30-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001202.html Molyvos is one of my favorite restaurants in the city and I'm glad that lunch with author Jo Ann Ferguson afforded me the opportunity to revisit it. My number one choice in dish would be their Rabbit Stifado but that's... Restaurants Jennifer 2008-01-18T19:54:34-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001201.html I have long admired Morimoto. He is always one of my favorites to watch on Iron Chef and comes up with so many amazing variations. So, with coupon in hand for a significant discount, I could not resist this cookbook... Recipes Jennifer 2008-01-11T21:37:37-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001200.html Tuna with Orange, Ginger, and Lemongrass Sauce from Bon Appetit (April 2000) 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2... Recipes Jennifer 2008-01-04T20:46:32-05:00 http://www.of2minds.org/spice/archives/001199.html Sweet Potato Streusel Squares from Bon Appetit (July 1995) Filling 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup half and half 2 eggs 1/3... Recipes Jennifer 2007-12-30T12:51:14-05:00