Le Marais Produce

Electrolux Workshop, Palais de Tokyo - Paris, France

Not so "local" event at the Palais de Tokyo is Paris we participated in a culinary event sponsored by the museum and Electrolux. If you are going to Paris and can't get a reservation at the storage container size restaurant, make a reservation for a workshop. Electrolux products are WAY better than you think!

Went to boulangerie with Daddy to get breakfast

Michele Le Comte, Paris

Cappuccino in Berlin

Who knew coffee would be better in Berlin than in Paris?
Cafe Einstein, Berlin Germany (Our only venture into West Berlin)

Tonight's Dinner - Frisée topped with Roasted Beets and Boeuf Bourguignon

I used root vegetables from the farm and grass fed beef from the one cow raised last summer by Art Ludlow of Mecox Bay Dairy in this classic dish by Julia Child. I made a few modifications. After searing the meat I added everything into the Le Creuset and brought to a shiver (before simmer, way before boil). Then I put into the oven on 265 for about 5 or 6 hours. Once it cooled down, I put into the refrigerator overnight.

The next evening, I removed and brought to room temperature and removed the meat and set it aside on a plate. I then strained the liquid and threw everything else out - check for bits of the meat that might have fallen off while cooking. I then brought the liquid to a simmer and added in cubed root vegetables from the farm and mushrooms that would be served in the dish.

Tonight's Dinner - Not so local - The Izaka-Ya Sushi (LA)

Amazing sushi (and not a scene)!

Get the spicy tuna fried sticks for an appetizer.

Greenhouse Greens

A staple this winter - salads from the greenhouse at the farm. Just picked that afternoon. Yum. A simple Red Wine Vinaigrette is a classic. Toss in pepper and some sea salt.

I use olive oil in my Vinaigrette's - the one above calls for sunflower - which is nice as well.