Cibarious Contemplations

Monday, November 12, 2012

Russ and Daughters

In NYC decided to check a restaurant to do off my list-- the fabled Russ and Daughters. I wish I had three stomachs because everything looked so good. If you want the quintessential Jewish deli experience this is the place to go.

I decided on the pastrami Russ-- pastrami cured salmon with sauerkraut and spicy mustard on a bagel. It was so good I basically licked the paper when I was done.

My only regret is that I didn't have more room so I could stop next door and get a knish from Yonah Schimmel's knishery. Oh well. Next time New York.

Great food this trip readers-- once Justin forwards me the menu from the place we ate at last night I'll fill you in on the delicious cheese soaked wonder that was our dinner (spoiler-- it includes beef hearts and avocado potato salad.)

Check out Russ and Daughters yourself-- 179 East Houston Street. New York, NY 10002. It's worth the trip.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Harvest feast!

In honor of our pumpkin carving party I cooked up a fall feast!

Acorn squash glazed with butter, maple syrup, and salt and pepper.

Covered with a cranberry apple relish-- cooked with huckleberry honey, sugar, nutmeg and lemon zest.

The side is red chard sautéed with onion, lots of garlic, butter and red pepper flakes.

Also the first of our seed varieties!
Squash seeds toasted with a butter, maple syrup and cracked salt coating the other side pumpkin pie spiced seeds.

Not pictured mulled cider with black rum.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Huevos rancheros

Jane's first time!

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Breakfast tarte at tatte

I missed this place so much-- mozzarella tarte with prosciutto. Would have been better hot but is still super delicious.

Will post photos of the other thing I got but Jane reads this blog and its a present for her so you will all have to wait!