tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43809933617616813452024-03-05T10:06:13.062-08:00To Dine ForMarci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-72434594389421125682013-09-03T13:56:00.000-07:002013-09-03T13:56:21.469-07:00Cheese Table & Styling by The Cheese Store of San Diego<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Super excited about this! My business, The Cheese Store of San Diego just catered our first wedding! Are you looking for a cheese & charcuterie table at your wedding? Well look no further! We can do it for you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thecheesestoresd.com/">The Cheese Store of San Diego</a> can style a table for you and provide all the cheese, meat, and pairings. Check out the table we did for our friends Kendall & Chris this past weekend. Chris proposed to Kendall on a picnic with our cheese....the rest is history! </span></div>
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Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-84477219629941015572012-08-15T21:10:00.000-07:002012-08-15T21:10:13.367-07:00NAPIZZA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Well hello there! Its been a while I know. I have been meaning to tell you about one of my new favorite casual dining restaurants.<a href="http://www.na-pizza.com/"> NAPIZZA!</a> Located in Little Italy on India Street this new Italian eatery has been needed for a while. I really was getting down on the selections of salads and pizza take out places. I have dined in and taken out from NAPIZZA and was impressed both times. They are sustainable, believe in slow good food, source local and organic ingredients and on top of it all....It's damn good! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The pizza is authentic and ingredients are innovative. The pie slices are square, they call them "pizza al taglio" (pizza by the cut) which became famous in Rome before spreading throughout Italy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Parmigiana </b>- Signature tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, eggplant and parmigiano reggiano sprinkled with homemade basil pesto sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Truffle Porcini</b> - Porcini mushrooms, decadent truffle cream, sprinkled with fresh mozzarella and garnished with parsley.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Also the salads are wonderful. I love how they add whole grains to most of them. They are large and hardy. Everything here is sharable! A couple of my favorites are: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Pollo </b>- A tasty arrangement of spring mix, brown rice, savory organic chicken
breast, caramelized onions, blue cheese, roasted bell peppers, farm
cherry tomatoes and sprouts tossed with a refreshing basil pesto
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Fisherman </b>- A seafood lover’s favorite! seasonal local seasonal catch, quinoa, fresh
avocado, wild arugula, balsamic marinated shallots, cannellini beans,
homemade garlic croutons, tossed with a refreshing parsley lemon
dressing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Super Food Me</b> - A delicious assortment of spring mix, swiss chard, quinoa, walnuts,
organic avocado, blue lake beans, sprouts and apples tossed with our
crisp extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. *add organic
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<span style="font-size: small;">You can see the whole menu <a href="http://www.na-pizza.com/menu/">here</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1702 India St. San Diego Ca. </span></div>
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Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-74550171613217332592012-06-27T22:09:00.000-07:002012-06-28T06:48:04.143-07:00The Cheese Store of San Diego<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I apologize I haven't been posting as much was as I used to lately. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Life has become pretty crazy the last couple months. <i>He </i>and I started a business which is taking a lot of my free time away. We are now working 7 days a week. The hardest I have ever worked in my whole life. The business, The Cheese Store of San Diego. My weekends are filled with selling cheese at farmers markets! Yes selling cheese. I have been exploring food for a few years now and after working a holiday job last winter I fell in love with cheese. I was always interested in it but didn't know if I wanted to pursue a career in it. A little voice always whispering in my mind that I am now listening to and an interest I always had that I am now following. You might ask...why cheese? I love cheese and I love how a really good cheese makes me feel. I love the stories behind each cheese and the makers and relaying them to my customers. I see the excitement on the faces of my customers who try a cheese that hits them in the right spot. Its what I am loving the most about this new business. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It's hard work selling cheese. We have an extensive long list of imported and domestic artisan cheeses to pick from every week. I research them for hours while trying to put my order together and write a newsletter that we distribute once a week. Once the cheese is delivered the real work begins. We get to taste every wheel after the first cut and that is always an exciting and fun moment. Its amazing how wheels taste different from week to week. The prepping and cutting of the cheese is the hardest work of all. Each cheese is different and has its own personality. Each one needs to be cared for differently from the next as well as cut differently and many of them have a mind of their own and can be super frustrating at times. The hard cheeses that take all my muscle to cut and the soft cheese that are ripening and oozing as I cut them makes it quite difficult to pick up to wrap in cheese paper. The thin paper that needs to be unwrapped from a cheese that gets stuck to the bloomy rind (Leonora) which I have to carefully pick off with a pairing knife</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">and determine if I am picking off paper or the delicate rind. Thank goodness that cheese maker has now decided to wrap Leonora with plastic straws...made a world of a difference the last time I ordered it! I was all mentally prepared and ready to peal away with my pairing knife and I was pleasantly surprised when I easily peeled away straws to unveil a beautiful bloom of a rind!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> We cut, we wrap, we weigh, we price, we dice samples</span>, <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">and we study everything there is to know about the cheese we are offering that weekend.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> We don't know all there is to know about every cheese in the world but we are learning so much every week. I think it would take a life time to learn everything but I am ready to learn it all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Cheese is a living thing. Like a person, or a personality. If its not cared for properly and and paid attention to it wont survive. Some are beautiful in sight and taste. Some are not so beautiful in sight or smell but tastes incredible...hey, don't judge a book by its cover right?!? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> I am enjoying this journey in my life. Its hard work but its worth it. Doing something I love. Finally! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Saturday <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoldenHillFarmersMarket">Golden Hill Farmers Market</a> 9:30am-1:30pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sunday <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Jolla-Open-Aire-Market/106322796070734?ref=pb">La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market</a> 9am-1:00pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Okay I am kind of obsessed with the <a href="http://carnitassnackshack.com/">Carnitas Snack Shack</a></span>. <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have been once and dreaming about going back. I can't be obsessed with a place that has pork on almost every menu item. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Its not kosher (aint no thang to me) and 2. it's not so good for my waistline. But its <b>good</b> food. As in slow-food, and real food. And the best thing I have had out in a long time. Lately <i>him </i>and I have not been blown away by whats cooking up in SD kitchens. Some of our best meals are made at home, but at the Carnitas Snack Shack, the food is better then good. It's damn delicious! And that is good for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The <a href="http://carnitassnackshack.com/menu/">menu </a>changes daily because they use local and family farmers, ranchers, bakers, vineyards and breweries. Pastured beef comes for Niman Ranch and poultry is raised sustainably and ethically at Tzaddik Farm in Alpine. Produce comes from local farmers markets, Suzies Farm and Specialty Produce. The pork comes from Salmon Creek Farms. Family owned and operated with humanely raised and pasture fed pigs. The best of the best! </span></div>
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<b>Carnitas Tacos (2) $7 </b>salmon creek farm pork carnitas / standard accompaniments<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">This past weekend I got to try the much anticipated new neighborhood eatery in Mission Hills, <a href="http://www.brooklyngirleatery.com/">Brooklyn Girl</a>.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>I now want to move to Mission Hills or better yet into one of the 61 condos that the casual, sustainable, organic, farm-to-table restaurant sits right below. They will be offering in room dining for some lucky condo owners. Huge perk! I know what your thinking. Another farm-to-table restaurant...yeah yeah yeah...you have heard that before right? But what makes Brooklyn Girl different is that they truly support small local businesses. I was impressed to see the pantry section being slowly filled with local products that I see being sold at the farmers markets around town. I love that. </div>
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The Chef, Tyler Thrasher has created a new American menu using the most local, freshest and sustainable ingredients he can get his hands on. The menu is affordable and simple, which is what is going to make this place a go to restaurant for those who live in Mission Hills. The problem is, I bet they wont have the easiest time getting a table as I have a feeling people will be traveling from all over San Diego to check out a little piece of urban New York right in the land of the sea, sand and surf. </div>
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Brooklyn Girl has a relaxed and inviting feel. It does not have the too-cool-for-school restaurant crowd feel. It felt more like a family restaurant, and it felt even more that way after meeting the owners Michael and Victoria McGeath, owners of the former Trattoria Aqua in La Jolla. </div>
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Soon Brooklyn girl will be offering brunch, breakfast and lunch. They will soon open The Pantry section of the restaurant were you can purchase house made charcuterie, salads and prepared food to go, which is my favorite thing about the restaurant.</div>
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This was a favorite at our table. One thing was it could use a little hot sauce or some sort of kick on the side. But that didn't stop all of us from inhaling them. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">First of all can we talk about the marrow on the side. Delicious and rich. The steak was super flavorful with an awesome chimichurri sauce. </span></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It could have been a little hotter in temperature. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">619-296-4600</span></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-80351730560659844732012-04-01T20:00:00.011-07:002012-04-01T21:15:50.377-07:00Goodbye Egg Whites. Hello Runny Yolks<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33-wnlEJuc9yD8PFgkfltnlQq_6h9buiMK90JQcqVAYZ5HGFMqXVL8Blu50e8jcDnDx9tngl3iSW1y-GLqSBY94COgdq4yb8W-UMiMieciAEHEVeB9YKaNrh2xNgu98d7hQFEe4mTkvk/s1600/-54.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33-wnlEJuc9yD8PFgkfltnlQq_6h9buiMK90JQcqVAYZ5HGFMqXVL8Blu50e8jcDnDx9tngl3iSW1y-GLqSBY94COgdq4yb8W-UMiMieciAEHEVeB9YKaNrh2xNgu98d7hQFEe4mTkvk/s400/-54.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726648842036091666" border="0" /></a>Oh Sunday night! You came to fast. It was a jam packed weekend with catering a bridal shower, date night with <span style="font-style: italic;">him</span> which included dinner at my favorite Thai food restaurant in Coronado & the movie The Hunger Games, (which I loved!) a hike on Sunday, a little work on my next endeavor (which I will share soon) and more cooking for passover next Friday.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am already looking forward to next weekend, which I plan to relax and decompress from the busy week that I have ahead.<br />I don't know about you but cooking really relaxes me and is somewhat therapeutic. Not so much cooking for a large event where one dish takes 2-3 hours to make and you are constantly looking at the clock to get things done in time. But cooking for fun! A new recipe, with beautiful healthy ingredients, for two.<br />I was recently turned on to a new blog which I absolutely love. I will share it with you even though I kind of want to keep it all for myself. : )<br /><a href="http://mynewroots.blogspot.com/">My New Roots</a> who's tag line is "How to Make Healthy Choices Everyday", is my new favorite.<br />I have already made two recipes from it and both were fantastic. The writer is a holistic nutritionist, vegetarian chef and writes every post filled with eye opening nutrition informational. I find every post so inspiring, informative, beautiful in sight and taste!<br />So <a href="http://mynewroots.blogspot.com/2012/02/veggie-egg-tower-of-power.html">here</a> is the first recipe I made with my friend who turned me on to My New Roots.<br /><a href="http://mynewroots.blogspot.com/2012/02/veggie-egg-tower-of-power.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Veggie & Egg Tower of Power</span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QUiRhP85LQ9GoThZP9qSgIt61I4haoBWnlCWa2qdVqQKnEg6K5q4TqyIigmm6f2E1aummzk19AywFAohp3VlFZKwpl-hwWlxGO7HdGUJL_S0tMSc6YB5Kyp5OqMiRFaUqRhhctNhvxw/s1600/-69.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QUiRhP85LQ9GoThZP9qSgIt61I4haoBWnlCWa2qdVqQKnEg6K5q4TqyIigmm6f2E1aummzk19AywFAohp3VlFZKwpl-hwWlxGO7HdGUJL_S0tMSc6YB5Kyp5OqMiRFaUqRhhctNhvxw/s400/-69.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726647851093365186" border="0" /></a>How eye catching is this dish? We served it with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Such a beautiful meal! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUvYUbd5iQIGOBf_AcUYciMRTLnB7WnMMy35rxdT0tug8-VTEm_WhjdGWrF10wSDlR7AoMylzku7LSojyzPeUycpKtdjlvViX4otAt6TK4vv4WE8Z_LFgaKHoYpfrkjjGThiE4xYaSR-s/s1600/-66.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUvYUbd5iQIGOBf_AcUYciMRTLnB7WnMMy35rxdT0tug8-VTEm_WhjdGWrF10wSDlR7AoMylzku7LSojyzPeUycpKtdjlvViX4otAt6TK4vv4WE8Z_LFgaKHoYpfrkjjGThiE4xYaSR-s/s400/-66.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726648449112642050" border="0" /></a>Its kind of a take on healthy eggs benedict. Sweet potatoes (in place of the bread), spinach, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes and a poached egg all stacked high. Although we didn't stack it because that just felt too formal to us. All the veggies are cooked with coconut oil.<br />What I learned about this recipe? I learned about <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lecithin</span>.<br /><div> Lecithin is a nutrient produced by the liver, and is found in both whole and processed foods. Its function in the body is to emulsify fats, and enhance the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, namely vitamin A. The big reason for consuming lecithin however is the fact that nearly 1/3 of your brain is made of the stuff. 30% of your brain's dry matter is lecithin. Lecithin is rather vital to proper brain function, increasing mental activity and enhancing memory. Lecithin also exhibits a calming effect and can be helpful in reducing hyperactivity. Lecithin protects against gallstone formation, high blood pressure, and cholesterol excesses.<br /></div> <div> Whole food sources of lecithin include egg yolks, rice bran and soy beans. <span style="font-weight: bold;">You have to eat the egg yolk runny to obtain lecithin</span>. Lecithin is a very delicate nutrient and is destroyed with heat. You know that when the yolks are hard, as in scrambled eggs or hard-boiled eggs, you've gone too far and the lecithin is no longer viable. Poaching and soft boiling are therefore your best choices for preserving the many health benefits of that precious lecithin. Fried eggs are best avoided because of the problems with fried fats. Egg whites? Hasta La Vista!!! I never liked you anyway.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Get the full recipe <a href="http://mynewroots.blogspot.com/2012/02/veggie-egg-tower-of-power.html">here.</a> </span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-14573320988827215462012-03-20T15:30:00.002-07:002012-03-20T15:32:56.485-07:00High Tea....sneak peek<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguxj3ZhX0B6jFGMS06LYTIfASIGioDyB0MQt_As3ERLLNfhM6eh9ZnnvitLTkbRmAedVGfwIgUp64KXW-BL4NSOOoj0LSQTHrcDtrXIiv_xb0_vpHVZaJ49FQDn0-bSG2-lTJh12YuSwc/s1600/417294_370095213022827_203098389722511_1196319_1487525793_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguxj3ZhX0B6jFGMS06LYTIfASIGioDyB0MQt_As3ERLLNfhM6eh9ZnnvitLTkbRmAedVGfwIgUp64KXW-BL4NSOOoj0LSQTHrcDtrXIiv_xb0_vpHVZaJ49FQDn0-bSG2-lTJh12YuSwc/s400/417294_370095213022827_203098389722511_1196319_1487525793_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720506512608901506" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I recently worked on a styled shoot at a beautiful home in San Diego with 6.5 acres of gardens. The theme was High Tea. I made all the High Tea inspired savory eats. There were so many amazing elements and I plan to tell you about all of them soon. Especially about the yummy treats! Here is a little sneak peak of what is yet to come.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRPjZ3q_Xmr2yXwHSU_1QCHKkejZcslO5f4RaUiVx4YUcn4WRZqDQ2UBFGgjQBIu4qc8lYiIacBuN1fQ2uYvCpcBKbeXKg2xPwGbblgOJ3o0YpoAP8Ciq8I5I97ADXfelTkL3ikx_FDE/s1600/428128_370095376356144_203098389722511_1196320_1089954250_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRPjZ3q_Xmr2yXwHSU_1QCHKkejZcslO5f4RaUiVx4YUcn4WRZqDQ2UBFGgjQBIu4qc8lYiIacBuN1fQ2uYvCpcBKbeXKg2xPwGbblgOJ3o0YpoAP8Ciq8I5I97ADXfelTkL3ikx_FDE/s400/428128_370095376356144_203098389722511_1196320_1089954250_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720507358443028098" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENfUdSkDzkIZVzx5YoIhbtNaYvsXj13UYvIQmt89wSiNIiyLfzVPvNHKtN-MhblFEuS4GKc37dSjP0mNPKgnsSB58qxc1xmPQEdFehNm0X1OBcobx49_V8usdPyTzO50wSSVRHcYlQcY/s1600/427747_370094903022858_203098389722511_1196316_1162806724_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENfUdSkDzkIZVzx5YoIhbtNaYvsXj13UYvIQmt89wSiNIiyLfzVPvNHKtN-MhblFEuS4GKc37dSjP0mNPKgnsSB58qxc1xmPQEdFehNm0X1OBcobx49_V8usdPyTzO50wSSVRHcYlQcY/s400/427747_370094903022858_203098389722511_1196316_1162806724_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720507250592497474" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFJEp6Fqp5Ft-r_2L6QVPeBQX25VTp1NMuKVqvK-ZxYF5cNWFx6Y5ChhApv8PZhHANMlbIsrx38MlqgBTc_7dAgfcsb6z9pItDbRzSWb7QJYbaSN4LJ10rx5mribTUpPUOoZ33UE4N-s/s1600/418481_370095093022839_203098389722511_1196318_464123261_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFJEp6Fqp5Ft-r_2L6QVPeBQX25VTp1NMuKVqvK-ZxYF5cNWFx6Y5ChhApv8PZhHANMlbIsrx38MlqgBTc_7dAgfcsb6z9pItDbRzSWb7QJYbaSN4LJ10rx5mribTUpPUOoZ33UE4N-s/s400/418481_370095093022839_203098389722511_1196318_464123261_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720507085102538754" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2Gn-wE61ExZVGm6mw39gXRl1O0wXqzkqcNG-mLtpb2Bl9mf8qjSFDRFU9EClFmDhz0Q0rq1sb7nzBLSWnBhc3cXxJsYuH-Z3w-rYs_j85FrW-B_lrtYB0EBEkQ-PfwZWdi-I5bfQLRs/s1600/421807_370094766356205_203098389722511_1196315_736454594_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2Gn-wE61ExZVGm6mw39gXRl1O0wXqzkqcNG-mLtpb2Bl9mf8qjSFDRFU9EClFmDhz0Q0rq1sb7nzBLSWnBhc3cXxJsYuH-Z3w-rYs_j85FrW-B_lrtYB0EBEkQ-PfwZWdi-I5bfQLRs/s400/421807_370094766356205_203098389722511_1196315_736454594_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720507159621705890" border="0" /></a><br />Images Copyright Jacqueline and Jonathan/<a href="http://www.readyluck.com/">Readyluck </a><br />Table Styled By: Carlee Gerardi <a href="http://www.greenwithenvy-events.com/">green with envy events</a><br />Fashions Styled By: Michelle Lee Kavieff<br />Hair & Make Up: Ashley Bendett<br />Savory Treats By: Marci Flaster <a href="http://todineforsd.blogspot.com/">To Dine For San Diego</a><br />Sweets: <a href="http://www.elizabethandesserts.com/">Elizabethan Desserts </a><br />Tea Provided By: <a href="http://www.paromi.com/">Paromi Tea</a><br />Jewelry: <a href="http://www.jeweliany.com/">Jeweliany</a> by Julie Simpson<br />Models: <a href="http://www.studiomaha.com/studio_MAHA/home.html">Maha Bazzari Cominanos</a> & Julie Simpson<br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-21684498276108743932012-03-15T22:18:00.003-07:002012-03-15T22:20:39.576-07:00flour + water<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0zEz03n6CzZ6PuqN7yVgLal2OlatM3b6o5hSW41sb8h3lF9Pfn3x1fCx_QzYJN0tXuQrXXwDUfpM6RTNgTH-7zWir7QWVglRhxFiXLhToiQ3cLPGcgbfIcDYKmOBVxAPJHulNdwyH_k/s1600/-95.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0zEz03n6CzZ6PuqN7yVgLal2OlatM3b6o5hSW41sb8h3lF9Pfn3x1fCx_QzYJN0tXuQrXXwDUfpM6RTNgTH-7zWir7QWVglRhxFiXLhToiQ3cLPGcgbfIcDYKmOBVxAPJHulNdwyH_k/s400/-95.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703436762199408466" border="0" /></a>Oh wow! Its been a while since my last post. Daylight savings has came to fast and we are springing forward through 2012. I went to San Francisco in February and had the most amazing time. We ate our way through that city. I mean, what else do you do in San Fran? Its a culinary circus of a city!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The one restaurant I must tell you about was one my cousin took us to in The Mission District.<br />Its called <a href="http://www.flourandwater.com/">Flour + Water</a>. Their specialty is pasta but it is not your normal pasta. It is hand cut and made. Most of it is stuffed with the most unusual ingredients and lightly dressed in the most flavorful sauces. The Chef has classical training and before opening Flour + Water he spent some time in a pasta "laboratory" in Bologona Italy, where he honed his skills from only the best pasta artisans. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_gK9pbdu9FfTYECC6IhIw1xiCuStVuIw_2fSj2eXsBJxLat_axeisPYlLvss-7RgLyuoA7QCwrKJ-PRNQkGuG-oPyDtlPO_h5E_6ettFKFlHchIAWOi4nkcyCb6cuNCgrW6hPE2puBs/s1600/about1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_gK9pbdu9FfTYECC6IhIw1xiCuStVuIw_2fSj2eXsBJxLat_axeisPYlLvss-7RgLyuoA7QCwrKJ-PRNQkGuG-oPyDtlPO_h5E_6ettFKFlHchIAWOi4nkcyCb6cuNCgrW6hPE2puBs/s400/about1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701759652750257458" border="0" /></a>Flour + Water has a staff of pasta makers that come in at 5am to make the pasta fresh every day in the "Dough Room" which turns into a private dinning room for parties of 8-12 people.<br />We had the pleasure of dining with one of my cousins friends who happens to work in the dough room for private parties. We let her take the drivers seat, and we sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the pasta road trip. We enjoyed everything along the way. Everything tasted as beautiful as it looked. Here is what we had and I apologize if I don't have titles listed for everything. Its been a while. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />roasted cauliflower with almonds, preserved meyer lemon & sweet herbs</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCffxbgRWmY_RYCh7AUmvJq7ia7FS4_6cBpKbOtxyMQVi4-zZR5VWMOpwMMEEobl1hmqc6nGQI_i0-g54HE3vonZGcGL0NYzDfqG_YlfwDOne0Z_vb6-jhbd3QyH1Zc4dY_pThn5l4Jvs/s1600/-100.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCffxbgRWmY_RYCh7AUmvJq7ia7FS4_6cBpKbOtxyMQVi4-zZR5VWMOpwMMEEobl1hmqc6nGQI_i0-g54HE3vonZGcGL0NYzDfqG_YlfwDOne0Z_vb6-jhbd3QyH1Zc4dY_pThn5l4Jvs/s400/-100.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703436547860930146" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">cured sardine with citrus, puntarella, avocado & shaved radish</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhU9GZlAqYNBWv9qB0bchrWzuNMuwTVF_-xqMHkxM8ebXnNmaO3eG9-XzVCpm-ek1NhV8Jur62GSsnKeTPjfFwIJFkIVDI6Py9g2SpDDILzx63hENt5slYFVE_ZdVd_iGLYcykrHvEGQM/s1600/-102.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhU9GZlAqYNBWv9qB0bchrWzuNMuwTVF_-xqMHkxM8ebXnNmaO3eG9-XzVCpm-ek1NhV8Jur62GSsnKeTPjfFwIJFkIVDI6Py9g2SpDDILzx63hENt5slYFVE_ZdVd_iGLYcykrHvEGQM/s400/-102.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703436458659251666" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">crispy pork trotter with slow cooked egg, parsnip & chickweed</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTmIzIXVel633QR1jAapTGp56aTP09ODEj7h6ypNlt3dKzJJVyaBEV9W70yBHmOTPgEAMNGpz4Hpfo6-rTiO9mJ0uDvWeR0lYTuAe2QIXF-yr0bTJDnE_iqIgLRT-Y2Cfh6fNwTynqwA/s1600/-104.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTmIzIXVel633QR1jAapTGp56aTP09ODEj7h6ypNlt3dKzJJVyaBEV9W70yBHmOTPgEAMNGpz4Hpfo6-rTiO9mJ0uDvWeR0lYTuAe2QIXF-yr0bTJDnE_iqIgLRT-Y2Cfh6fNwTynqwA/s400/-104.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703436242495939762" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBwE-pnJ3Y5XgR5-OM3NpqDbeTvsL3RYyjcVAnL28UdXIZwmkYwSYLfLDPZ8_4dIirmzbLr3X97KZmJtvtppoQWgBAwdKyJq3NS5KyLF-nfF2gJBAeIYBW26e8AylOGBnySREeDLd3YA/s1600/-106.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBwE-pnJ3Y5XgR5-OM3NpqDbeTvsL3RYyjcVAnL28UdXIZwmkYwSYLfLDPZ8_4dIirmzbLr3X97KZmJtvtppoQWgBAwdKyJq3NS5KyLF-nfF2gJBAeIYBW26e8AylOGBnySREeDLd3YA/s400/-106.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703436159112654482" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">citrus & ricotta triangoli with olive & brown butter</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7D-ukKEyIL5gYl53VzKmV9JuV7HdyZ1NbPYT8coHRKdUoqPVO4a3gJq0Tp1_66GSBHd36BXjdpXYVH34mhY-AoOROioKbrg9J0VsuLw-2vYy1LRSSTqgR9efehaY9Qwb2wqZsFcOXYJ4/s1600/-109.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7D-ukKEyIL5gYl53VzKmV9JuV7HdyZ1NbPYT8coHRKdUoqPVO4a3gJq0Tp1_66GSBHd36BXjdpXYVH34mhY-AoOROioKbrg9J0VsuLw-2vYy1LRSSTqgR9efehaY9Qwb2wqZsFcOXYJ4/s400/-109.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703435912545102866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">celery root cappelletti with golden turnips and brown butter</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu2PRNyeFprSUNehe8rORBk2Z9WhqMz38_ddi5ehcJ5zdgzEpOE4gTmVL3XXyBmJGj0gpD0zEPpmbqp8tJBPtDcVbzwt5n1orYR22Q7DjKrwmpeG0I4aGYItWVWRZ-ppjHP_RKxRoag98/s1600/-110.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu2PRNyeFprSUNehe8rORBk2Z9WhqMz38_ddi5ehcJ5zdgzEpOE4gTmVL3XXyBmJGj0gpD0zEPpmbqp8tJBPtDcVbzwt5n1orYR22Q7DjKrwmpeG0I4aGYItWVWRZ-ppjHP_RKxRoag98/s400/-110.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703435831408450402" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">taleggio scarpinocc with aceto balsamico</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrguHaw0kYYLPrPcP75BgpWfZDTiudYmOQ6otsL4dlj2I8Qoqeek2iNVkZhPSXB6Zhr6JnEeyUWBhCVv9B3ylBDU87W20nbp9O7xPkEv6Tu1w3fkhMxmy_ZwKHvH9jFjuJaowB5U5o04/s1600/-111.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrguHaw0kYYLPrPcP75BgpWfZDTiudYmOQ6otsL4dlj2I8Qoqeek2iNVkZhPSXB6Zhr6JnEeyUWBhCVv9B3ylBDU87W20nbp9O7xPkEv6Tu1w3fkhMxmy_ZwKHvH9jFjuJaowB5U5o04/s400/-111.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703435698939160098" border="0" /></a>I don't remember the name of this but it was topped with Stinging Nettle and was delish.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKXqQqEjv49Gp3cWWgdDMsRoNL_iKIL5ytFxvEto3w6PDGKI2Dliw0h0jS60gE38vvLwotBtKl6WB-ppQsDYJqC6x1md3Sk7yOQd_iu19H9NFG-blXu5PJDDdw8T8THpPc7zmapyHuSY/s1600/-117.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKXqQqEjv49Gp3cWWgdDMsRoNL_iKIL5ytFxvEto3w6PDGKI2Dliw0h0jS60gE38vvLwotBtKl6WB-ppQsDYJqC6x1md3Sk7yOQd_iu19H9NFG-blXu5PJDDdw8T8THpPc7zmapyHuSY/s400/-117.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703435437829991154" border="0" /></a>Unknown name<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAoJ816vHVJ0g-4GwjboeHWIWWcauxeM6hTWCeywFuoEA98FzL_q7bOVzO7enx8Yvtq_HYv3ul0kBnac2xVM68W71U0HWkNZiL2ZLd2ADYI6STrTZPkM0zUFsCQdo6tEbtoDNdF6-Wgk/s1600/-119.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAoJ816vHVJ0g-4GwjboeHWIWWcauxeM6hTWCeywFuoEA98FzL_q7bOVzO7enx8Yvtq_HYv3ul0kBnac2xVM68W71U0HWkNZiL2ZLd2ADYI6STrTZPkM0zUFsCQdo6tEbtoDNdF6-Wgk/s400/-119.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703435191562445538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">tarragon & rutabaga tortelli</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogvVNQ3xrY_W4gRqwRXIRLmMjbGUlTLL0xUJVe5nHx_JfMYYL1TEznGOzMKWVMSxVHxLc_3V-dh2FxDUpULu8QrkYJcs-Ir4NmsyAxvvBJBZZfr3-VX6jn6iIWdhizbLvW_spXOPNhMk/s1600/-121.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogvVNQ3xrY_W4gRqwRXIRLmMjbGUlTLL0xUJVe5nHx_JfMYYL1TEznGOzMKWVMSxVHxLc_3V-dh2FxDUpULu8QrkYJcs-Ir4NmsyAxvvBJBZZfr3-VX6jn6iIWdhizbLvW_spXOPNhMk/s400/-121.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703435101612813426" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">radiatore with roasted hen, speck & parsnip.</span><br />This one tasted like a chicken pot pie. Incredible. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxI27_WaXYJBZ5R2usooHEfOC48m-FIF5Xe37tnk93wXOg5yYj5wtVBu2TyPtO-Az-8fxY0Z32Eo-DDaRdkRqXTEFTLleKCa-QSEijA1QUT-ixZpee_tKjcyJ9qrnsQMy-mOtssqLJONY/s1600/-123.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxI27_WaXYJBZ5R2usooHEfOC48m-FIF5Xe37tnk93wXOg5yYj5wtVBu2TyPtO-Az-8fxY0Z32Eo-DDaRdkRqXTEFTLleKCa-QSEijA1QUT-ixZpee_tKjcyJ9qrnsQMy-mOtssqLJONY/s400/-123.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703434898600363842" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">garganelli with rabbit sausage & spigarello</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOgHi7GB075Wny1oPLsRAZHd8JEeTwEddwzFz5Wsj0-c2-6PSAcKmGyr_6IqUbgvOYdQbkZhZQ6t4xthJJ_1HDFEyptkYCMURRAYP0WQbRMw_ekBu4Fy-eLWYUA4HSbUMtbMOOGvmytM/s1600/-127.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOgHi7GB075Wny1oPLsRAZHd8JEeTwEddwzFz5Wsj0-c2-6PSAcKmGyr_6IqUbgvOYdQbkZhZQ6t4xthJJ_1HDFEyptkYCMURRAYP0WQbRMw_ekBu4Fy-eLWYUA4HSbUMtbMOOGvmytM/s400/-127.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703434718454904882" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">squid ink spaghetti with clams, watermelon radish & chili oil</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZw8HH9EQjCrbtnUE2S2k8Qlc-NaIuyyeHM-xfduGvwD6TkhIrMO7t50glVOG233EdRk7iy3nk1OOAF7tGWzW6ZPYjbN9UJY6PmlG4mnvhLNm4h37hb6D0KEQQ3zESadQwJEi3Qvt5Wo/s1600/-128.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZw8HH9EQjCrbtnUE2S2k8Qlc-NaIuyyeHM-xfduGvwD6TkhIrMO7t50glVOG233EdRk7iy3nk1OOAF7tGWzW6ZPYjbN9UJY6PmlG4mnvhLNm4h37hb6D0KEQQ3zESadQwJEi3Qvt5Wo/s400/-128.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703434591256374690" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flourandwater.com/">flour + water</a><br />san francisco, ca.<br />415.826.7000<br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-89886209801004743452012-02-08T07:45:00.000-08:002012-02-08T08:26:10.960-08:00Herbed Baked Eggs<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZtGJSup6_5iR92R3a7P3bW2z2K2X9Fb-7rYGGtV33h9fr9vc89mv5YKS6sqTfSybOEuVeHP3Y0j9ADZcefiT2biVdnaxfEZ6aw6tTaF5jNP50lkJP48QVs6uJHvNzmsOX_TotTIjsoA/s1600/h+014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZtGJSup6_5iR92R3a7P3bW2z2K2X9Fb-7rYGGtV33h9fr9vc89mv5YKS6sqTfSybOEuVeHP3Y0j9ADZcefiT2biVdnaxfEZ6aw6tTaF5jNP50lkJP48QVs6uJHvNzmsOX_TotTIjsoA/s400/h+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799575476093474" border="0" /></a>Oh wow it has been a while since my last post! You would think after the Holidays, January would be a month to wind down. Not for me. I worked my last day at the downtown San Diego cheese shop Venissimo this past Sunday. I am sad to go but learned so much. I may go back to fill in a shift every now-and-then. But for now my weekends are being devoted to my own endeavors! Fun stuff!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Many requested this recipe below so I wanted to get it up as soon as I can while you are still craving it! It goes perfect with some crusty toasted bread on the side and some fresh greens. I love having salad and eggs for breakfast these days. But the awesome thing about the dish is you can have it for any meal during the day and any time of the year! I bake the eggs in individual ramekin dishes but you can do it in a small pie dish if you don't have individual dishes.<br />Herbed Baked Eggs<br />serves 2<br />Ingredients<br />4 organic or pasture raised eggs<br />2 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan cheese<br />1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves chopped<br />1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves chopped fine<br />2 tablespoons butter<br />4 tablespoons heavy creme<br />salt & pepper<br />Directions<br />It is best to have everything prepped ahead of time to avoid burning the eggs.<br />Preheat broiler and make sure the oven rack is right under the broiler.<br />mix the Parmesan, herbs, salt & pepper in a bowl. set aside.<br />crack eggs into individual bowls to avoid breaking the yolk. set aside.<br />add 1 table spoon butter & 2 tablespoons creme to each individual ramekin.<br />place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until melted and bubbly. watch carefully to avoid burning.<br />remove from oven and place 2 eggs in each dish and divide the herb mixture among both dishes and sprinkle on top of the eggs.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HQj7KIkgWTaC_-rHPlEbilGl7-v03gDIA-o36LcygIAOLETSALOkuUxIh3DRI68w4j8sg42hyphenhyphenzWQkHZdBeug3X2dNcDLqoLFdYsTLC-u-t7AzUmXyDUvE4P8VF59QEWV3llmYsru5WE/s1600/h+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HQj7KIkgWTaC_-rHPlEbilGl7-v03gDIA-o36LcygIAOLETSALOkuUxIh3DRI68w4j8sg42hyphenhyphenzWQkHZdBeug3X2dNcDLqoLFdYsTLC-u-t7AzUmXyDUvE4P8VF59QEWV3llmYsru5WE/s400/h+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799051120030770" border="0" /></a>put eggs under the broiler for 5-6 minutes until the white part is set. watch carefully to avoid burning.<br />remove from oven and allow to cool for a couple minutes. serve with bread and greens on the side.<br />Bon Appetite<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigk9fFWuXgyIqamAmclXXFzB9J0UgRRj7_5v6rrdETTktthq-40MuCb5LFQZ3x42wNMXpP6NPjHP_5-y-9twQLdd6Ix_4kT9RsyGhX-SKklTYfRXOkSrLvL-BJO35OMcNmXKcaux4rfB8/s1600/h+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigk9fFWuXgyIqamAmclXXFzB9J0UgRRj7_5v6rrdETTktthq-40MuCb5LFQZ3x42wNMXpP6NPjHP_5-y-9twQLdd6Ix_4kT9RsyGhX-SKklTYfRXOkSrLvL-BJO35OMcNmXKcaux4rfB8/s400/h+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799338534082514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-63642980883847714882012-01-09T15:29:00.000-08:002012-01-09T15:43:16.235-08:00El Bulli: Cooking in Progress<div style="text-align: center;">I can not wait to see this. It is playing at <a href="http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/SanDiego/KenCinema.htm">The Ken Theater</a> until Thursday so better check it out while you can. I know I am going to. Here is the <a href="http://elbullimovie.com/">official website</a>.<br /><span class="style4">Revolutionary Spanish eatery El Bulli is a Michelin three-star restaurant in Roses, Spain (two hours northeast of Barcelona); each night, it serves a tasting menu of 30+ courses, prepared by over 40 chefs, to a single seating of up to 50 guests. For the current season, its last before transforming into a culinary academy, over two million requests were received for the 8,000 available seats. Head chef Ferran Adrià , who took over the restaurant in 1987 and instituted the tradition of yearly developmental sabbaticals, has become the leading inspiration for avant-garde cuisine worldwide, alternately referred to as a mad scientist or Salvador Dali of the kitchen.</span><br />The movie that will bring us inside El Bulli, and we don't have to travel to Spain. <br />El Bulli, Cooking in Progress = inspiring.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BN0eshtAxYA?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="480" frameborder="0" height="270"></iframe></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-73352970560986033752011-12-30T07:18:00.000-08:002011-12-30T08:49:39.283-08:00What Are You Doing New Years Eve?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyAh_UEJ2N4SK_zQSLwMZGSvuY_ePrGZzSxJK58ZVjpnLkJoY17Q1HWibStGnrAyWRF8DMWxX9_CvIRLAyMh79kN5lOMurMwmYpFjYQmgVLhwHIoKRMabrZblTZu7el1bMxseTgE-RfI/s1600/IMG_2749.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyAh_UEJ2N4SK_zQSLwMZGSvuY_ePrGZzSxJK58ZVjpnLkJoY17Q1HWibStGnrAyWRF8DMWxX9_CvIRLAyMh79kN5lOMurMwmYpFjYQmgVLhwHIoKRMabrZblTZu7el1bMxseTgE-RfI/s400/IMG_2749.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691956188872249378" border="0" /></a>What a year! It was filled with friends, family, new babies, new lessons, changes, and laughter. Loved ones were lost and new loves were found. All and all I feel like 2011 treated me well, my goals were met and I exceeded my expectations of myself which has left me with a great new confidence as I head into 2012. New actions plans are in place and I am ready to conquer with excitement! Bring it on 2012. I am ready for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />What are you doing New Years Eve? If you are looking for a meal to celebrate the accomplishments of 2011 and the richeness of life then I have the perfect meal for you. I had the pleasure of learning how to make it on Christmas and was taught to me by Carmen Assenti of <a href="http://kekova.ca/">Assenti Pasta</a> in Little Italy. The best pasta shop in town!<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Crab & Lobster Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce</span><br />It is so delicious and the perfect meal to ring in the New Year with. Nothing like a rich elaborate meal for New Years Eve. It's something wouldn't make or eat all the time which really makes you feel like you are celebrating.<br />Ingredients<br />Bechamel Sauce<br />1 stick of unsalted butter<br />1/2 cup and 2 table spoons of flour<br />4 cups of milk<br />salt & pepper to taste<br />ground nutmeg to taste<br />Lasagna<br />4 fresh sheets of lasagna pasta<br />4 cups of fresh spinach chiffonade cut<br />2 cups of fresh whole milk ricotta cheese<br />1 egg<br />2 cloves of garlic<br />2 lobster tails (steamed and partially uncooked)<br />2 cups fresh crab meat<br />2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese<br />2 cups fresh Parmesan cheese<br />Now for the Directions<br />Organization is key. Prepare all of your ingredients and set up your Mise En Place.<br />Preheat over to 350 degrees<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyZ2ptXR3MuTqoSjPhTTghgGyCagQAwUD6eHwrfuGP3RWYvZURj5jXEbFNRsgwS_9AlrtboJD4BaW9wTG0pI8Gq3XqJljeykBunktRGn-udXkFHq3dQMDLPI_Ewl9xCOq28lbgo2dWdc/s1600/IMG_2831.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyZ2ptXR3MuTqoSjPhTTghgGyCagQAwUD6eHwrfuGP3RWYvZURj5jXEbFNRsgwS_9AlrtboJD4BaW9wTG0pI8Gq3XqJljeykBunktRGn-udXkFHq3dQMDLPI_Ewl9xCOq28lbgo2dWdc/s400/IMG_2831.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691955378120369618" border="0" /></a>Make sure to have all your lasagna sheets cut to size to fit in the pan perfectly. You can always patch things up if mistakes are made so save the extra scraps.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5SNI4kcIgtGQ1DdRcdXKmWj_70N2OwJh1H3GCbKqpkeiGKesbex1jr2RD-hoW0pBpJB4AO6zydbyFrUvSrvTA_ITX6EHgsKaSWBDdPwzKR9V44CUOIWap2kMA7F7kfWHX-k2RVrEu5o/s1600/IMG_2758.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5SNI4kcIgtGQ1DdRcdXKmWj_70N2OwJh1H3GCbKqpkeiGKesbex1jr2RD-hoW0pBpJB4AO6zydbyFrUvSrvTA_ITX6EHgsKaSWBDdPwzKR9V44CUOIWap2kMA7F7kfWHX-k2RVrEu5o/s400/IMG_2758.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691955921027249122" border="0" /></a>Make the bechamel sauce first. Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Once melted add flour whisking constantly till a thick golden roux is formed. Slowly poor in milk constantly whisking. You want to whisk until the sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon. It can take up to 20 minutes. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7QMIJRrwmxmHSk7qk_5wlWyIhMNTuowYimNOsCr01Tl-wj2_XId_moq53jRKtFyJcA8CVaQHACnZjVBAtAzNs2con-vR0_vrvsPwGiD03fBM8LAz5CEo-xnua9dgXSQUZOLJeWoj4EaY/s1600/IMG_2722.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7QMIJRrwmxmHSk7qk_5wlWyIhMNTuowYimNOsCr01Tl-wj2_XId_moq53jRKtFyJcA8CVaQHACnZjVBAtAzNs2con-vR0_vrvsPwGiD03fBM8LAz5CEo-xnua9dgXSQUZOLJeWoj4EaY/s400/IMG_2722.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691956040073249794" border="0" /></a>Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Set aside to cool.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgDW1z6Ds3gZ6SjJqkHvHAdnwz6xMnSskb6wxCp3I7bGTCbMLVNnZPG685LT7jxeUyCQ1Kh1tazbJG_uI-uDa0njKG6IYpEQi6yqmYvlAIAZaOXpuTHKp1Ca6JPi6LsmRwbqrQ5cucic/s1600/IMG_2775.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgDW1z6Ds3gZ6SjJqkHvHAdnwz6xMnSskb6wxCp3I7bGTCbMLVNnZPG685LT7jxeUyCQ1Kh1tazbJG_uI-uDa0njKG6IYpEQi6yqmYvlAIAZaOXpuTHKp1Ca6JPi6LsmRwbqrQ5cucic/s400/IMG_2775.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691955782316641010" border="0" /></a>Lightly beat the egg and add the minced garlic to it.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sCq9yLUDHXarbMOnWsoKAD6V3VkV4RJ-akQXchgixXch7lNxB5lB5ma7BsPZSWdwqm4C8_nN0AF2DokSRv9VDkynSafWQ7EXPBJCdwWtctZomWz9nbFSgTeq7WDMoV0A7kx99hVYKYA/s1600/IMG_2780.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sCq9yLUDHXarbMOnWsoKAD6V3VkV4RJ-akQXchgixXch7lNxB5lB5ma7BsPZSWdwqm4C8_nN0AF2DokSRv9VDkynSafWQ7EXPBJCdwWtctZomWz9nbFSgTeq7WDMoV0A7kx99hVYKYA/s400/IMG_2780.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691955711871387474" border="0" /></a>Fold in ricotta cheese to the egg mixture and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. This ricotta cheese is sweet and goes perfect with seafood. Good to enough to eat by itself. Yep...I tried that. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5EGcvyVDBJnmdhz9AiIEi6EedQzmIWj5Jult8QYC7C1_feGuafhK6vQ2YR8YeF5ddg2XiDRyyvEHKx-klTijIDbBCgKBargw2Gu-hKCKdl5tza9zvNDTvUPElj0d-oFtekLmiB4w0Mg/s1600/IMG_2808.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5EGcvyVDBJnmdhz9AiIEi6EedQzmIWj5Jult8QYC7C1_feGuafhK6vQ2YR8YeF5ddg2XiDRyyvEHKx-klTijIDbBCgKBargw2Gu-hKCKdl5tza9zvNDTvUPElj0d-oFtekLmiB4w0Mg/s400/IMG_2808.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691955649587753538" border="0" /></a>Chiffonade fresh spinach. Best way to do this is to roll a bunch together then thinly slice. Set aside.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhII0Layy4BgwH9pXD-ldaDTCQmF8It6F2zK7TV9IpufGudJ-mL3U6S_UQvirLkgS4g-cdDXEizLWc586gW5BX7ShoE2S7Eljf_l0zVR5Vv6FJumh0uucHa9QjboLY0R8VSn-FAVNTElGc/s1600/IMG_2772.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhII0Layy4BgwH9pXD-ldaDTCQmF8It6F2zK7TV9IpufGudJ-mL3U6S_UQvirLkgS4g-cdDXEizLWc586gW5BX7ShoE2S7Eljf_l0zVR5Vv6FJumh0uucHa9QjboLY0R8VSn-FAVNTElGc/s400/IMG_2772.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691955850573788082" border="0" /></a>Dice up lobster and set aside in bowl. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-15VPBUpCbUFokLuh0RHheb5k4w7shALmfhOcUWrWmxNrBQt-dDSi6f_-lUKM9KYYVg2pazy7kusEApakkPVa2_hhr0L_Ew1VyjuSkVZgqZmtic7m5JtQMQeOpqcAHc8QX7Dbs8949ds/s1600/IMG_2752-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-15VPBUpCbUFokLuh0RHheb5k4w7shALmfhOcUWrWmxNrBQt-dDSi6f_-lUKM9KYYVg2pazy7kusEApakkPVa2_hhr0L_Ew1VyjuSkVZgqZmtic7m5JtQMQeOpqcAHc8QX7Dbs8949ds/s400/IMG_2752-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691956277833690898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXEZAJfeGIpLaNVi6DEbmVDiZNw-i3b-fyE83GoeNULcNlaTGKfC90Ec4oD22eGUq2WChMvIk43ILgA7MFS2V8VX0lJyO0BEszILH0U4ge0D2u58NrMIgNKf_Fzbi1UGi0j10BFizsFA/s1600/IMG_2755.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXEZAJfeGIpLaNVi6DEbmVDiZNw-i3b-fyE83GoeNULcNlaTGKfC90Ec4oD22eGUq2WChMvIk43ILgA7MFS2V8VX0lJyO0BEszILH0U4ge0D2u58NrMIgNKf_Fzbi1UGi0j10BFizsFA/s400/IMG_2755.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691955978694063330" border="0" /></a>Place crab in a bowl as well. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhME47Kc9Cun_IXG9s1z7iSIRAn9Wsn9sVG_VDT5Eu5F4MYefx-YkWSoNtDN0tLJB-1Z1qTtqz-9X68tFKDBb88OXZToj9LuKSdpa96w0T4goKHQB-p6RTrP0c3j4nx6inzPzPXdJK0XMw/s1600/IMG_2724.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhME47Kc9Cun_IXG9s1z7iSIRAn9Wsn9sVG_VDT5Eu5F4MYefx-YkWSoNtDN0tLJB-1Z1qTtqz-9X68tFKDBb88OXZToj9LuKSdpa96w0T4goKHQB-p6RTrP0c3j4nx6inzPzPXdJK0XMw/s400/IMG_2724.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691956125857920914" border="0" /></a>Once everything is lined up start building your lasagna.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFS6McvX6T0WaduhJW-xR2s_Z5xK51A9d6B54VtiOtH01h5PwcCmZEiPJ0mtyWOc0hmxwSKcChCo8t8LosroEcSgCb1uSu-4RIIfIyounykFM74bS9mmwqTOfCJMmBDPhAVkJhzUnJjjw/s1600/IMG_2828.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFS6McvX6T0WaduhJW-xR2s_Z5xK51A9d6B54VtiOtH01h5PwcCmZEiPJ0mtyWOc0hmxwSKcChCo8t8LosroEcSgCb1uSu-4RIIfIyounykFM74bS9mmwqTOfCJMmBDPhAVkJhzUnJjjw/s400/IMG_2828.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691955473048967634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDoyYDMZ2z8OZTZ2BZE_hhnKcRVkaLGSxVfKMasSXqKC77-pLXlPttHQueiO4xBECmwRt8IiwLf7qE1BoQW-gNQhq2tckiWzYAnyN7Us91uKYcqpa_-db3hDPw0OdjrE8XcCxLmjKLQQI/s1600/IMG_2825.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDoyYDMZ2z8OZTZ2BZE_hhnKcRVkaLGSxVfKMasSXqKC77-pLXlPttHQueiO4xBECmwRt8IiwLf7qE1BoQW-gNQhq2tckiWzYAnyN7Us91uKYcqpa_-db3hDPw0OdjrE8XcCxLmjKLQQI/s400/IMG_2825.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691955562825551874" border="0" /></a>Boil lasagna sheets one at a time till al dente. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrerVEcthkOK6BLoidefKf7tTQbU3qrGS2wgqioCYteNKKSi5c7E8avBIpZfFntMRxGM_LfvVLYj52RUTV02-wiRt63FZyXmqBEUUH6FE2sYqEl-cBNif3-dbmMvB-aZf1C4MwjkGU_5A/s1600/IMG_2834.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrerVEcthkOK6BLoidefKf7tTQbU3qrGS2wgqioCYteNKKSi5c7E8avBIpZfFntMRxGM_LfvVLYj52RUTV02-wiRt63FZyXmqBEUUH6FE2sYqEl-cBNif3-dbmMvB-aZf1C4MwjkGU_5A/s400/IMG_2834.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691953794629777170" border="0" /></a>About 2 minutes. Set in a cold bowl of cold water to cool so you can work with it.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7g0PeH3v6QH5O-dDWUY6jez_-8VRer8KOwaRk9JmEQ9dTJ-WQ7lf2DVtp_yqryOGm9av9eUOqkZKs_AtXGygc-25pyd5bmneyJsm3W50Nyzy4dprGMNt-hFhG_6mLo_v2BxEjjVSKG_g/s1600/IMG_2837.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7g0PeH3v6QH5O-dDWUY6jez_-8VRer8KOwaRk9JmEQ9dTJ-WQ7lf2DVtp_yqryOGm9av9eUOqkZKs_AtXGygc-25pyd5bmneyJsm3W50Nyzy4dprGMNt-hFhG_6mLo_v2BxEjjVSKG_g/s400/IMG_2837.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691954980420870242" border="0" /></a> Lay it down in the bottom of a greased baking dish. Then add a thin layer of ricotta mixture. Next layer crab, lobster, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHDjmjhibsEeDgN7sb0V31cM_twz3smvBI3Z9Bg2M6bur8gOWX6OuDlWWadMmDzgpB0jM3vXoiu0EkiSzsfVNiaZ4rQDMBcE48BIbfffb6zcrBHZIQ1z72fo0VFuZYKnaYRol5OaQ268/s1600/IMG_2871.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHDjmjhibsEeDgN7sb0V31cM_twz3smvBI3Z9Bg2M6bur8gOWX6OuDlWWadMmDzgpB0jM3vXoiu0EkiSzsfVNiaZ4rQDMBcE48BIbfffb6zcrBHZIQ1z72fo0VFuZYKnaYRol5OaQ268/s400/IMG_2871.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691950398405503762" border="0" /></a>Then add the spinach and drizzle bechamel sauce in rows. Make sure to get it in the corners. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRpCqwoZ64JO4ICsSkip4_Ag_oH8pldRSsk2RAaUdfKTnRO8z9yuUNG9Z_hRmV-4uX6sNUXPHUSjneNM3DVT0bMUUWs2LiXwCTUNpDSzv41Aqfy2BkkNt8zwqgI_QGQohohJIEKHBuSs/s1600/IMG_2867.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRpCqwoZ64JO4ICsSkip4_Ag_oH8pldRSsk2RAaUdfKTnRO8z9yuUNG9Z_hRmV-4uX6sNUXPHUSjneNM3DVT0bMUUWs2LiXwCTUNpDSzv41Aqfy2BkkNt8zwqgI_QGQohohJIEKHBuSs/s400/IMG_2867.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691953444953790562" border="0" /></a>Sprinkle a little Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. You don't want too much cheese.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0x4RZKNTftztr5_upi813Iwr2u88fv8vD2ljMYVDdR4iBdoSFDBJX-jkoOHfQgYNKnb8DO6B8afsv4xAAMD4V_zWftYfWrUMXqd4RMHOR-k8SBToN7o5AL9X3Uw_vIbKE2a1tb6cCOs/s1600/IMG_2843.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0x4RZKNTftztr5_upi813Iwr2u88fv8vD2ljMYVDdR4iBdoSFDBJX-jkoOHfQgYNKnb8DO6B8afsv4xAAMD4V_zWftYfWrUMXqd4RMHOR-k8SBToN7o5AL9X3Uw_vIbKE2a1tb6cCOs/s400/IMG_2843.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691953576479630930" border="0" /></a>Then start the process all over again with another sheet of lasagna. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpE_M9DKdbYRMHQ4eBt2mCucJeeMspzepNK9cD5Rr6cz2pBmgs4BynRwDW0_BQARkl_94luTJ-lL_vmHslr-Pz5oZR58wrxcqyxowW-yp8umxvR6gTPUogs17_C69B30_2Z1keVRjSbc/s1600/IMG_2870.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpE_M9DKdbYRMHQ4eBt2mCucJeeMspzepNK9cD5Rr6cz2pBmgs4BynRwDW0_BQARkl_94luTJ-lL_vmHslr-Pz5oZR58wrxcqyxowW-yp8umxvR6gTPUogs17_C69B30_2Z1keVRjSbc/s400/IMG_2870.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691950500199162658" border="0" /></a>You should end with one sheet of lasagna on top and top that last sheet with bechamel sauce. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQWv2T6R7EevFRTK9BdXZo432LQGOx01fQuSzcAGQO-EH2-KoJKKDBI2bisLa-3Qi78QNvQ-68YIEMMjse4JHH3lyE2Uyd710ylmQPq6msJ0BQfeYfwJLxSOinr1TiKWlPN2eCqziIB0/s1600/IMG_2872.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQWv2T6R7EevFRTK9BdXZo432LQGOx01fQuSzcAGQO-EH2-KoJKKDBI2bisLa-3Qi78QNvQ-68YIEMMjse4JHH3lyE2Uyd710ylmQPq6msJ0BQfeYfwJLxSOinr1TiKWlPN2eCqziIB0/s400/IMG_2872.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691950243577414162" border="0" /></a>Cover it with saran wrap and then foil and bake for 45 minutes. If you have left over bechamel sauce you can poor some more over the top when done.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCH2MsPnfECJSQGGvQo1MYl7JFPh-gAkE7VsUdnsgYnykB5Bxd5ZiYzASoZvZGciC8Ey5_aHSMlky0lugtLLEgNIxs2felKmHeDu3gcO1btzZxy89resnjrPqdLYgzHXDy9YUpYW1jkZE/s1600/IMG_3140.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCH2MsPnfECJSQGGvQo1MYl7JFPh-gAkE7VsUdnsgYnykB5Bxd5ZiYzASoZvZGciC8Ey5_aHSMlky0lugtLLEgNIxs2felKmHeDu3gcO1btzZxy89resnjrPqdLYgzHXDy9YUpYW1jkZE/s400/IMG_3140.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691952451880279586" border="0" /></a>Set aside to cool and then cut and enjoy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIhKXyLrf_msGtx3L5dcqZWzU0swenPsUg2zJ2OkFI7Xn5AExSHDUlVjeGF0ENYC06FypnzpFKYTUTPl9Sx5zZ5Zft5MqDn_89_DIJ_6hTzWnlTfXAJoO-XHltYQKkhm_VbOVZo6O90M/s1600/IMG_3150.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIhKXyLrf_msGtx3L5dcqZWzU0swenPsUg2zJ2OkFI7Xn5AExSHDUlVjeGF0ENYC06FypnzpFKYTUTPl9Sx5zZ5Zft5MqDn_89_DIJ_6hTzWnlTfXAJoO-XHltYQKkhm_VbOVZo6O90M/s400/IMG_3150.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691950143940881522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghb7XC23rLYO5YfhHv0WctQ3uJc4LONVsKTWqIc8hD9ZnOpZ6gfJ7zo8QWJmdNrTVaBMISshVF-I8SEARQ-Qp2C5DI0WOKW_lddx2TKQOf22BFvGwJK__6F8Y35xypy6wv43HQe_G_erI/s1600/IMG_3191.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghb7XC23rLYO5YfhHv0WctQ3uJc4LONVsKTWqIc8hD9ZnOpZ6gfJ7zo8QWJmdNrTVaBMISshVF-I8SEARQ-Qp2C5DI0WOKW_lddx2TKQOf22BFvGwJK__6F8Y35xypy6wv43HQe_G_erI/s400/IMG_3191.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691950026024558626" border="0" /></a>I hope you have a Happy New Year filled with all the richness that life has to offer.<br /><br />I leave you in 2011 with a little tune. It is such cute video and love Zooey's voice. It made me really excited to spend my first NYE with <span style="font-style: italic;">him</span>. I can't wait for 2012.<br />Happy New Year!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aSq1cez_flQ?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" width="459"></iframe><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-54477228624224378992011-12-22T12:58:00.000-08:002011-12-22T13:03:58.505-08:00She & Him - Baby, It's Cold Outside<div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy some music from my favorite Christmas Album. Yep, this Jewish girl loves listening to Christmas music. Have a very Happy Holiday filled with love, laughter, and delicious food of course.<br />And stay warm.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iigfts-sJFg?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480"></iframe></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-74432056697372923412011-12-20T09:52:00.000-08:002011-12-20T09:54:40.799-08:00Roasted Beet & Asparagus Salad with Crispy Shallots and Goat Cheese<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydJTfVVj-OiJdcGYD4kQi2YqQvByFH9WMB9dms3m_rGveWWck1AMvDJI8oI_NOZL8zC5kt6RBjylIrVXVPPGVaP8QEgOIuiX_qmKRzdp63a-XWv9a2YI40WOuypvSeAS67Xvk2edV20M/s1600/IMG_2592.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydJTfVVj-OiJdcGYD4kQi2YqQvByFH9WMB9dms3m_rGveWWck1AMvDJI8oI_NOZL8zC5kt6RBjylIrVXVPPGVaP8QEgOIuiX_qmKRzdp63a-XWv9a2YI40WOuypvSeAS67Xvk2edV20M/s400/IMG_2592.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688081723920580754" border="0" /></a>Tonight is the first night of The Festival Of Lights. I am so looking forward to celebrating it with my parents, close friends and <span style="font-style: italic;">him</span>. We will light candles, eat, and open presents all while drinking my fathers wines of his choice. One being a 1975 Chateau Mouton Rothschild. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I might be tasting the best wine I have ever tasted and not vinegar. It's bottle has been set up straight so the sediments make their way to the bottom of the bottle, and we are all awaiting its corking.<br />My mother is making her famous brisket which is the best brisket ever. (who wants to have a Mama's Famous Brisket Throw Down?) Also on the menu are sweet potato and potato latkes served with apple sauce and sour creme. I, myself am an apple sauce kind of girl. I will be assisting my mom with the latkes and making the salad. This salad is fantastic for any day or holiday. It can even be a meal on its own.<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0); font-weight: bold;">Roasted Beet & Asparagus Salad with Crispy Shallots and Goat Cheese</span><br />Ingredients<br />4 beets<br />3 shallots<br />1 bunch asparagus<br />goat or feta cheese<br />arugula or mixed greens<br />olive oil<br />good balsamic vinegar<br />2 table spoons tiny diced shallots<br />1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<br />1 teaspoon honey<br />salt & pepper to taste<br /><br />This salad is done in several steps but once the ingredients are prepped and ready to go you throw it together and it makes a brilliant salad.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Balsamic Vinaigrette</span><br />Add mustard, honey, 2 tablespoons diced shallots, and vinegar to a bowl and whisk until it emulsifies. Slowly poor in the oil while continuously whisking until thick. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Roasted Beets & Asparagus</span><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />Boil water in a pot, wash the beets, cut off the tops of them, add them to the boiling water for about 15-20 minutes. In a cold ice bath of water remove the beets one by one and use your hands to peel the beets. This should be easy. If its hard add the beets back to the boiling water. Make sure to keep your hands and beets under the water to avoid your hands from dying red. Dry the beets and cut them into 6-8 wedges and add to a baking dish. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing and coat the beets. Roast for about 30 minutes until they caramelize. When done set aside to cool.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ELbJHXWNxgKrj3cnJT3_WTRmczhqv3CagCp4knbmKzKk7G_fHUH9GFRlGu9g2XT7BI9Zvxhh5C_3QtusAh78u8n1jSF7qExGvil2xjqTGmriCFM4Kc8svl80aU1c5Bk_tPsKFhPUfkU/s1600/IMG_2570.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ELbJHXWNxgKrj3cnJT3_WTRmczhqv3CagCp4knbmKzKk7G_fHUH9GFRlGu9g2XT7BI9Zvxhh5C_3QtusAh78u8n1jSF7qExGvil2xjqTGmriCFM4Kc8svl80aU1c5Bk_tPsKFhPUfkU/s400/IMG_2570.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688080645812868898" border="0" /></a>Cut the asparagus in to thirds. On a baking sheet toss with some olive oil, salt and pepper and roast for 20-30 minutes till done but not soggy. Set aside to cool<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSoChlxCOABy7LkbhzUcCFSxnxIxRI8ZxakQp8zic6DUOK6UUDKqZabGuNRDpgWPm-FTpeQaWlx4Zo1zRx-dGMWmvFodmRPZb2um9ZuSYQAyEFRcB1Su_Qe1_h2PcagvF_x1xzGry8Vg/s1600/IMG_2558.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSoChlxCOABy7LkbhzUcCFSxnxIxRI8ZxakQp8zic6DUOK6UUDKqZabGuNRDpgWPm-FTpeQaWlx4Zo1zRx-dGMWmvFodmRPZb2um9ZuSYQAyEFRcB1Su_Qe1_h2PcagvF_x1xzGry8Vg/s400/IMG_2558.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688080254991931490" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crispy Shallots</span><br />Thinly slice the shallots. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzgOhivTEfxNiWRhpabAQyVEZDmhggG5-ed9DEHYyGzxhPRS1qVMr-fiXeEpbhCPDRLj6W7SBkaFhAcN0guY6j7h1GNOTFqthTZQj07IGPktfxap3pLwpCd2LCK9PN0AtuufrbGfCugA/s1600/IMG_2563.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzgOhivTEfxNiWRhpabAQyVEZDmhggG5-ed9DEHYyGzxhPRS1qVMr-fiXeEpbhCPDRLj6W7SBkaFhAcN0guY6j7h1GNOTFqthTZQj07IGPktfxap3pLwpCd2LCK9PN0AtuufrbGfCugA/s400/IMG_2563.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688079797307667922" border="0" /></a>In a non-stick pan on high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil add the shallots. Make sure there is 1 layer of shallots they all brown evenly. Flip once brown and brown on the other side. Set aside to cool.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xl5WMCVg3n__RMNuKsckNzIY73oE2DsCxZT0Ya5V9NJlEAJIgANEVefLtss9QAE4CT63vkLlu9LY8vaJOxb9Hbe47Hr4eCBHsXXmbwvLRSlZTwaZXjzcZLQwszEHH1ZnuNRW3txmbQA/s1600/IMG_2568.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xl5WMCVg3n__RMNuKsckNzIY73oE2DsCxZT0Ya5V9NJlEAJIgANEVefLtss9QAE4CT63vkLlu9LY8vaJOxb9Hbe47Hr4eCBHsXXmbwvLRSlZTwaZXjzcZLQwszEHH1ZnuNRW3txmbQA/s400/IMG_2568.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688079663662985746" border="0" /></a>I used feta cheese in this salad but goat cheese would be a fine choice as well.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QGeUtPLZzj-uvcJQpkVKuWsGCr61F6Mpe43RovVL0GQErYNawqSSLcNVFvy5GhIBQkFoP1Ra80SbP5OjEudQVl_bimubWyf4aFjVi6POTdTMQDzEI_u1Oi_dMeCMhpefcjR0RPGinoY/s1600/IMG_2581.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QGeUtPLZzj-uvcJQpkVKuWsGCr61F6Mpe43RovVL0GQErYNawqSSLcNVFvy5GhIBQkFoP1Ra80SbP5OjEudQVl_bimubWyf4aFjVi6POTdTMQDzEI_u1Oi_dMeCMhpefcjR0RPGinoY/s400/IMG_2581.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688081018494246946" border="0" /></a>To assemble salad place lettuce on a platter, layer with the beets first, asparagus and shallots, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkfLcu3Z45fU1JgUghK_mQR_7o7R3-5WEykTM1dLn2FNcrMBbC6g3QPNK3iDq6D_1oH3Z0lD4QcvSnlL9tNfusfE8P3qE4h0U7ZUzfzse8uBY_Z-wNUNMkloFYHOkNU3XV50atSZqbqk/s1600/IMG_2579.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkfLcu3Z45fU1JgUghK_mQR_7o7R3-5WEykTM1dLn2FNcrMBbC6g3QPNK3iDq6D_1oH3Z0lD4QcvSnlL9tNfusfE8P3qE4h0U7ZUzfzse8uBY_Z-wNUNMkloFYHOkNU3XV50atSZqbqk/s400/IMG_2579.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688081591151011170" border="0" /></a>then goat cheese. Toss with dressing and serve at room temperature.<br />Enjoy and I hope your 8 nights of Hanukkah are happy and crazy ones.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzROXZBfah9PLX75uRUDqjVoeWjf1e62vGD3yJT3LD8FflUNYbHC33er8BtEAj-GTvmP5MKlqAoiFVz3c07RKsB_ghnMSxh8woEJFH-VpqV7bSZ1sP5_D09trN9qe8ysTHryKN-mJnFlU/s1600/IMG_2596.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzROXZBfah9PLX75uRUDqjVoeWjf1e62vGD3yJT3LD8FflUNYbHC33er8BtEAj-GTvmP5MKlqAoiFVz3c07RKsB_ghnMSxh8woEJFH-VpqV7bSZ1sP5_D09trN9qe8ysTHryKN-mJnFlU/s400/IMG_2596.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688079178417957954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-42021215555829662082011-12-19T15:23:00.001-08:002012-04-01T21:26:46.585-07:00TDF 's Top 5 Sweet & Savory Gifts<div style="text-align: center;">Tis the season for eating and I have been doing a little too much of it the last week.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Holiday parties, the cold weather, and it doesn't help that I am working at a cheese shop and constantly snacking on the best cheeses in the world. I am being exposed to amazing condiments, chocolates, and snacks. I have discovered some of my favorite holiday treats and even though its a little late I know there are some last minute shoppers searching for the perfect gift. Well look no more! Not only are these decadent delights great gifts but a must to have in your own kitchen too.<br />Enjoy, and go out and get-em now!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">N<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">U</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">M</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">B</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">E</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">R</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1</span></span><br /><a href="http://www.chocopologie.com/">Chocopologie's </a>Burnt Caramel & Hawaiian Sea Salt chocolate Bar by Knipschildt Chocolatier.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZ81nVd6N894k9hTEWo85U1EvWtRQnkrNjepXCaefezaG2lybXLkroH-1WV4Tqb9exQ_SXuF_gjfH1ZbzBIG6lCxYXtojYp6IlJjfTnHc0Nhej8NPBdli7TMAhfKC5Ov6vzC_es5PGuY/s1600/CIMG0312.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZ81nVd6N894k9hTEWo85U1EvWtRQnkrNjepXCaefezaG2lybXLkroH-1WV4Tqb9exQ_SXuF_gjfH1ZbzBIG6lCxYXtojYp6IlJjfTnHc0Nhej8NPBdli7TMAhfKC5Ov6vzC_es5PGuY/s400/CIMG0312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687989463060025762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsABkwBVGsnfgXXB1vG1s7wAab5V-ogKv17eLBHsKKKcedplP4ko-xwgxW18T3C1mF9gz3wwCZHliAaR343ZPObNw9upZYgkoC7cLxV9uF8C30vDZAFwVv09s6gtLvop0WAMjXsLC5lu8/s1600/CIMG0314.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsABkwBVGsnfgXXB1vG1s7wAab5V-ogKv17eLBHsKKKcedplP4ko-xwgxW18T3C1mF9gz3wwCZHliAaR343ZPObNw9upZYgkoC7cLxV9uF8C30vDZAFwVv09s6gtLvop0WAMjXsLC5lu8/s400/CIMG0314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687989364250773202" border="0" /></a>This the the best chocolate bar I have ever had. The sweet caramel that oozes out of every square and crisp crystals of salt every so often really give your mouth a roller-coaster-of-a- ride.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">N<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">U</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">M</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">B</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">E</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">R</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">2<br /></span></span>The next best thing on my list is <a href="http://www.restaurantlulugourmet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=20">White Truffle Honey</a>. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqCVEYEJC8AEkbwKw3jYx7Gflj9bCBph7jri6oOkU3Q6s4AH0rmgwM538FfGOjIRYRNt_zEcNEXhluU7OShYec0TJ2zzTe87QPOHCCJ1Tj5oFobPDT6WkY7jWQVxsgdDZm3vEay9KqIQ/s1600/SWH901.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 369px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqCVEYEJC8AEkbwKw3jYx7Gflj9bCBph7jri6oOkU3Q6s4AH0rmgwM538FfGOjIRYRNt_zEcNEXhluU7OShYec0TJ2zzTe87QPOHCCJ1Tj5oFobPDT6WkY7jWQVxsgdDZm3vEay9KqIQ/s400/SWH901.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687998791251456050" border="0" /></a>Yep, sweet sticky honey with truffles. It is an fantastic appetizer. I brought it to a holiday party last night and served it with a German blue cheese Cambozola Black Label (one of the hosts was from Germany), a drizzle of truffle honey and a fresh baguette.<br />It is also fantastic drizzled on vanilla ice creme or aside a bread pudding. If you know a real foodie get them this. They will be thanking you forever.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">N<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">U</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">M</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">B</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">E</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">R</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">3</span></span><br />My next favorite treat is made by <a href="http://www.thegirlandthefig.com/figstore#%21__figstore/fig-food">The Girl + The Fig in Sonoma, Ca</a>. It is their Apple Raisin, Fig Mustardo. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71kI9ShSoo02CYsA4DJ3cVKZVacs62NATr7we_YHEPENMIUV900EfihlF03Eg68eVs71_UhYVr1RtObEx47B7asUxvjo8ijV_6gL7u6FclS9_TYLzqP2hsLkTzHaVj5KNegUCrjjd2Q4/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71kI9ShSoo02CYsA4DJ3cVKZVacs62NATr7we_YHEPENMIUV900EfihlF03Eg68eVs71_UhYVr1RtObEx47B7asUxvjo8ijV_6gL7u6FclS9_TYLzqP2hsLkTzHaVj5KNegUCrjjd2Q4/s400/images.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687997872095456178" border="0" /></a>It is made with 2 kinds of raisins, apples, figs and toasted mustard seeds and seasoned with flavors of ginger, rosemary, Cinnamon and coriander. It is amazing on a grilled cheese sandwich (my discovery at work) or serve it a top a roasted pork tenderloin. The options are endless with this one. You should also try their Red Onion Confit. Its sitting in my pantry waiting for the perfect turkey and cheese sandwich.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">N<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">U</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">M</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">B</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">E</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">R</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">4</span></span><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wabash-Country-Gourmet-Popping-2-Pound/dp/B00017LEXE">Wabash Valley Farms Amish Country Baby White Popcorn</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnOJZyGfkR6sM79nVhBuArxk9n1GSYlzlyQpH7mrKLAyLOT5KO0BXvsAlY-V8f6eZcEcfvKCweO3BNsjfhBK5J_FS_-DExqvOlLD0oQGrYF_c_c-vifsl3p9VMn0tB65lpJjiJhCSgiw/s1600/popcorn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnOJZyGfkR6sM79nVhBuArxk9n1GSYlzlyQpH7mrKLAyLOT5KO0BXvsAlY-V8f6eZcEcfvKCweO3BNsjfhBK5J_FS_-DExqvOlLD0oQGrYF_c_c-vifsl3p9VMn0tB65lpJjiJhCSgiw/s400/popcorn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688028964426484802" border="0" /></a>I bought this popcorn at World Market and no other popcorn has compared since. I pop it fresh with a little olive oil in a pot and drizzle melted butter and salt on top of it. It is simply the best.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">N<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">U</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">M</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">B</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">E</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">R</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">4</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.5</span><br />This one kind of ties into number 4.<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Casina-Rossa-Truffle-Nicola-Laurentiis/dp/B000E5SGI4">Truffle Salt</a><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafDdIRzP0-2BKIjKOPTPh9hWb6GVcyFRO60innHBv9mQz0Zyc84XOM2LXOmPsQTJl42BuMHLdThv9fKLvXeobB1GeTol-tT8WF0L3HBYiOLLHmYY2n4Osf1c-orhZ3a2hueuIgrNJxHU/s400/trufflesalt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688030274192585986" border="0" />Sprinkle this rich salt on popcorn, ricotta cheese atop a crispy baguette or burrata cheese.<br />Delightful in every way.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">N<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">U</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">M</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">B</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">E</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">R</span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">5</span><br />And the fifth sweet and savory gift is my new favorite cheese. <a href="http://www.primadonnakaas.com/over-prima-donna">Prima Donna</a>. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5RkamKpg8ET2U52MRgp_4Je2XU-ObfbMGLUpI6S5uh24eQfjFtzJLqKdl6IYPIYdbrM2foCvwO3y8q989mmv7d8l-blHX4wrtfdjzOjo4Q6tOE-IZqwq4a2VDMKyiMgdf0f_5fzGo7A/s1600/Prima_Donna_002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5RkamKpg8ET2U52MRgp_4Je2XU-ObfbMGLUpI6S5uh24eQfjFtzJLqKdl6IYPIYdbrM2foCvwO3y8q989mmv7d8l-blHX4wrtfdjzOjo4Q6tOE-IZqwq4a2VDMKyiMgdf0f_5fzGo7A/s400/Prima_Donna_002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688033348178527154" border="0" /></a>This cows milk cheese is from Holland and has the sweetness of parmigiano and nuttiness of Gruyere. Also a great melter for a grilled cheese sandwich. Every person that tries it loves it.<br /><br />So that sums it up. Off to work out now because tomorrow begins the Festival Of Lights. Nothing like fried latkes.<br />I wish you a Sweet and Savory Holiday Season.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-8474014987700263202011-12-07T07:13:00.000-08:002011-12-07T08:22:46.195-08:00Cheese On Earth<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6y-Yy_MsugjmhFO0TjWJ_62xEYCruKGrmKYbWjrxxWQfRCNC8vVX2KmVtGWSpiG_LqD_58qDYZGLe_CCi_Fd_Jy0mLzazkg7m5z8n8vyFTc-P5Jya-2qDUzNiuNHxtJBQeYnrKHn8aXQ/s1600/IMG_2470_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6y-Yy_MsugjmhFO0TjWJ_62xEYCruKGrmKYbWjrxxWQfRCNC8vVX2KmVtGWSpiG_LqD_58qDYZGLe_CCi_Fd_Jy0mLzazkg7m5z8n8vyFTc-P5Jya-2qDUzNiuNHxtJBQeYnrKHn8aXQ/s400/IMG_2470_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683421351408489970" border="0" /></a>Wow it has been a while since my last post and I promise I have a good explanation for that. As if life isn't crazy enough this time of year I have decided to add a few more extra curricular activities to my list. On top of my Wines Of the World class ending in 2 weeks, my day job, holiday parties, holiday shopping, working out, and a social life I decided to join a writers work shop group and I also took on a weekend holiday job at a local cheese shop. So you can imagine my schedule is super full. The best part is I love it all. I am having the best time. I feel like I am finally living and doing things I wouldn't have done 2 years ago when my path was clearly different.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I learned so much about wine this past semester. <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]-->I have a new appreciation for wine and I am learning about varieties I didn’t even know existed such as a Pinoatage from South Africa. I also learned that I like Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand for the grassy and passion fruit smell and medium body and high acidity taste. Much different then the bready and buttery Sauvignon Blancs we have in California. I learned that champagne pairs best with potato chips and French fries and not chocolate and the smaller the bubbles the better the champagne. I didn’t even think I liked white wines before this class. Also I knew I liked red wines but couldn’t describe what I liked the most about them. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I like dark red wines that are full bodied and are dirty, smokey, earthy, rich, leathery, and spicy in taste and smell. I like the wines that deliver in smell and taste and occasionally surprise me with contrast. I can’t say that if you asked me to describe the kind of wines I liked before taking this class I would have been able to do so.<br /><p class="MsoNormal">The writers in the writing group I joined are amazing and creative. I know I am going to learn so much from them. The most important thing for me is getting over the fear of reading what I write out loud. What anxiety came up when it was my turn to read as they are all such amazing writers.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The part time holiday weekend job is awesome and I am excited to get up on weekends and go to work. I have always worked retail but food retail? Could this be my calling? I love cheese, and just like wine my cheesy taste buds are being defined with all I am learning and tasting.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">So with all the busy activities of the holiday season, and life, my cooking is never put to the side. Speaking of sides, here is a side I think you might want to try to make this holiday season. Its beautiful in color and taste. It is made with cheese on some earthy vegetables and baked till hot. The cheese makes a light, creamy sauce on the bottom of the pan and browns the veggies slightly with a crisp. It tastes fantastic on the side of a leg of lamb, a nice juicy steak or maybe even a roasted chicken. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBGe313l-AD5AvG-px3EdwMTrBlcsZH8b72gdPwxz3GJbMpA7NUHpQQaKcXC2w2S5OIgZhlRFby7ic3mTYif1IPMxDOz0pup7PCMFv706vh5l8amthkytTqNAGDQydJ_1cWchqDseLNk/s1600/IMG_2475_1-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBGe313l-AD5AvG-px3EdwMTrBlcsZH8b72gdPwxz3GJbMpA7NUHpQQaKcXC2w2S5OIgZhlRFby7ic3mTYif1IPMxDOz0pup7PCMFv706vh5l8amthkytTqNAGDQydJ_1cWchqDseLNk/s400/IMG_2475_1-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683421473108430722" border="0" /></a>The recipe comes from Ina Garten's cookbook <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Paris-Easy-French-Food/dp/1400049350">Barefoot in Paris</a>. Perfect for the cold weather. And baby its cold outside.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Vegetable Tian<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">(serves 4-6)</p><p class="MsoNormal">Good olive oil</p><p class="MsoNormal">2 large yellow onions, cut in half and sliced</p><p class="MsoNormal">2 garlic cloves, minced</p><p class="MsoNormal">1 pound medium round yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled</p><p class="MsoNormal">3/4 pound zucchini</p><p class="MsoNormal">1 1/4 pounds medium tomatoes</p><p class="MsoNormal">1 teaspoon kosher salt</p><p class="MsoNormal">1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</p><p class="MsoNormal">1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus extra sprigs</p><p class="MsoNormal">2 ounces of Gruyere cheese, grated</p><p class="MsoNormal">Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Use any shape 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil. In a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook the onions over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Spread the onion mixture on the bottom of the baking dish. Slice the potatoes, zucchini, and tomatoes in 1/4 inch thick slices. Layer them alternately in the dish on top of the onions, fitting them tightly, making only one layer. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme leaves and drizzle with a little olive oil. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Uncover the dish, remove the thyme sprigs, sprinkle the cheese on top and back for another 20-30 minutes, or until browned. Serve warm. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRQKk_aXuB3Fbn5wcXOkMXNPkrUJ78_OrrVisoVTZLcVNATYiCKDA9rO5d4TMSyFhOLKcyfP_5j2yqK4hrjswO_i1U-rZmnvF4pZjwqX6v3ZdOGWczuTti0DAmlh5J_-e0-3o0JL0rBQ/s1600/IMG_2467_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRQKk_aXuB3Fbn5wcXOkMXNPkrUJ78_OrrVisoVTZLcVNATYiCKDA9rO5d4TMSyFhOLKcyfP_5j2yqK4hrjswO_i1U-rZmnvF4pZjwqX6v3ZdOGWczuTti0DAmlh5J_-e0-3o0JL0rBQ/s400/IMG_2467_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683421185714432690" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Have a happy busy holiday season and Cheese On Earth.<br /></p></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-12761432380439463792011-11-13T14:28:00.000-08:002011-11-13T21:48:34.252-08:00Underbelly<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQYyfgEzfZvc2FIrf8o7sQZGbAk6MKVmhX4uY8SzD4HeCZ8mr8X8C4TfoysZbpzuTjAqtRjzd4OuZiC-Bzs-dVFBtiScteBRUZLQAXjR_WYhGQ4zc4P0slK9lrYNAXaR4qBm_4E2yDtI/s1600/underbelly_horizontal_main.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQYyfgEzfZvc2FIrf8o7sQZGbAk6MKVmhX4uY8SzD4HeCZ8mr8X8C4TfoysZbpzuTjAqtRjzd4OuZiC-Bzs-dVFBtiScteBRUZLQAXjR_WYhGQ4zc4P0slK9lrYNAXaR4qBm_4E2yDtI/s400/underbelly_horizontal_main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674715103877493794" border="0" /></a>Friday night was Kettner Nights in San Diego and before hand we stopped into Underbelly located in Little Italy on Fir & Kettner for a bite to eat. It just opened up and they have a few kinks to work out but I was pretty stoked on the place. Underbelly is the newest project by Arsalun Tafazoli and Nathan Stanton who are the creators of Craft & Commerce, Neighborhood, Noble Experiment and El Dorado.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDZ8_zSF6_2AasikASjKLOaD8ucNGunuerpmidwwiggpFIXd3y1JwUF1E8oLUtRPwNnSFNIPGUiUn-4JPK1n6HuFmfnqfwbZnRB79Rll0DdIfVJDmkNhKhzjVenM4Gs9MO0Kdk01n_DI/s1600/reflection.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDZ8_zSF6_2AasikASjKLOaD8ucNGunuerpmidwwiggpFIXd3y1JwUF1E8oLUtRPwNnSFNIPGUiUn-4JPK1n6HuFmfnqfwbZnRB79Rll0DdIfVJDmkNhKhzjVenM4Gs9MO0Kdk01n_DI/s400/reflection.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674715932920588290" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I love what they did with the space which used to be the upscale Red Velvet she-she wine bar. It is now a casual sit-down-and-eat-but-don't-stay-all-night kind of place with a three sided wrap around bar. Expect nothing less then spectacular as the decor was super innovative with subway tile on the wall behind the bar all the way up to covering the ceiling, an amazing 15 foot tall version of Andy Warhol's portrait of the Chinese Communist Leader, Mao Zendong, made out of 3200 succulent plants, surrounding walls made out of windows that open into shared counter space, and the most beautiful gold taps at the bar serving up 26 craft beers and a handful of wines from the California Coast. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5xLzMONGrw0c6BzF5LjAF5k52AfMpE4Q9XO56dGlxYdPY0oaxRXHXk5zI2TAH7iW8Sp0k5DGSuHemq1KXT8p1KEdBcP_-khXgHPBzwmykU4Txp1fJF2yKXY1F_XdxoDhfnKWYgkkTz0/s1600/photo-4.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5xLzMONGrw0c6BzF5LjAF5k52AfMpE4Q9XO56dGlxYdPY0oaxRXHXk5zI2TAH7iW8Sp0k5DGSuHemq1KXT8p1KEdBcP_-khXgHPBzwmykU4Txp1fJF2yKXY1F_XdxoDhfnKWYgkkTz0/s400/photo-4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674714643246535602" border="0" /></a>They even have this really cool device at the bar that washes out the sentiments and chills the glass before your brew is pored into it. You have to order all drinks and food at the bar so if you grab a seat on the outskirts of the bar don't wait for someone to come to you to take your order. Get your butt up and order at the bar. We got there just in time and grabbed a couple seats at the bar and the line started forming outside the door with anxious patrons waiting to enjoy a damn good bowl of Ramen. Top Notch Ramen that is, don't expect the get down and dirty type of Ramen that is served on Convoy Street.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(I forgot my camera this evening so photos were taken from my phone...not the best pics but I will try to paint a nice picture for you) </span><br />We enjoyed the Ginger Beef Brisket Mushu ($4.00) served with a ginger hoisin glaze and pickled cucumber. It was served in a crepe like pancake with micro greens. It was super good. The meat was tender and juicy, the cucumber was acidic and the hoisin sauce was sweet. What a combo! I wish they served a tad more of the hoisin sauce with it though.<br />We then had the Shrimp Gyoza ($5.00) which was stuffed with shrimp, shitake, asparagus and scallion.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4Akf4G-dVk38iT_Az9YL8xEX_Gx4Rc_01Nietv4qertpTDe79w4Arrfi9xhxBNClAl8qMsLJLJuYSSXcptovytd0UgkG2seJzS99cKmAj3BeQJYBoSUJXsff1XULRJaRCzau3xRhZro/s1600/photo-3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4Akf4G-dVk38iT_Az9YL8xEX_Gx4Rc_01Nietv4qertpTDe79w4Arrfi9xhxBNClAl8qMsLJLJuYSSXcptovytd0UgkG2seJzS99cKmAj3BeQJYBoSUJXsff1XULRJaRCzau3xRhZro/s400/photo-3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674714460860614610" border="0" /></a>For our main course we shared a bowl of Ramen that was called the Belly Of The Beast ($13.00).<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjneOyGfnbmsl3BEP6TiZVZNjQhncHLbaD8GmFLkIjjorH_4zOyAgFnTCF5UOfPEc3pgsw-rYz8isms2t6UWoHsZS_0fXprceICvMSGD8B2fEFq_5TmMocE2orD0KoTGaeona3lWTh3DfQ/s1600/photo-2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjneOyGfnbmsl3BEP6TiZVZNjQhncHLbaD8GmFLkIjjorH_4zOyAgFnTCF5UOfPEc3pgsw-rYz8isms2t6UWoHsZS_0fXprceICvMSGD8B2fEFq_5TmMocE2orD0KoTGaeona3lWTh3DfQ/s400/photo-2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674714549179400018" border="0" /></a> What a beast of a bowl it was and was filled with oxtail dumplings, smoked brisket and hoisin glazed short rib, soft boiled egg, bean sprouts, ginger, scallions, seaweed, and sesame seeds. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp3eDZ79Dct9YNsv3X31UCQTRUnNgqf8vO2u3b7V0q9s9au46DycEbippFFKmag9CotCDywuplHu7wJc413lLt8floPvAso1s41zTGxUnxNNflYEuMyNfEdYyt01ts0nUh7tujwR8pt54/s1600/photo-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp3eDZ79Dct9YNsv3X31UCQTRUnNgqf8vO2u3b7V0q9s9au46DycEbippFFKmag9CotCDywuplHu7wJc413lLt8floPvAso1s41zTGxUnxNNflYEuMyNfEdYyt01ts0nUh7tujwR8pt54/s400/photo-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674713855670494434" border="0" /></a>Served with chopsticks only as spoons are not an option at Underbelly. If you want to drink the broth you simply lift the bowl up to your mouth and drink it. I guarantee you will be doing so.<br />Other good looking options on the menu include. Ahi Tataki, Togarashi Spiced Boiled Peanuts, Shucked Oysters, Underbelly Ramen with Char-Su Belly, Applewood smoked Bacon, Korobuta Sausage and 2 vegan ramen options, a Vegetable Ramen and a Charred Spicy Kimchi Ramen. Also many other additions that you can add to your ramen if you like which allows you to mix things up a bit.<br /><br />Underbelly will not be under the radar for long so hurry down to Little Italy for a different kind of pasta. Your belly will not be disappointed.<br />Underbelly<br />720 W. Fir Street Suite 101<br />San Diego, CA.<br /><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-47255790262408547642011-11-06T19:17:00.000-08:002011-11-06T20:47:42.034-08:00Sessions Public<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP64BCmJTmWSos5vI9JU9zCD1zNDv9W49IHJr0qG9PKLcwaOG2n_8QUMBb1_x-da1f2eWgHS5gb3Vrx6tq3qHrQGd5InVYMjl1rHrdfB2ZMjUCdnASqF6T5xgENqcrRGbFkydzUvqQq2g/s1600/Sessions+Public.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP64BCmJTmWSos5vI9JU9zCD1zNDv9W49IHJr0qG9PKLcwaOG2n_8QUMBb1_x-da1f2eWgHS5gb3Vrx6tq3qHrQGd5InVYMjl1rHrdfB2ZMjUCdnASqF6T5xgENqcrRGbFkydzUvqQq2g/s400/Sessions+Public.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672106604135436482" border="0" /></a>I think I love this place! Basically my exact words as I walked inside the neighborhood eatery <a href="http://www.sessionspublic.com/">Sessions Public</a> this past Saturday night. <span>We</span> have been talking about going to <a href="http://www.sessionspublic.com/">Sessions Public</a> forever a while now and finally got around to getting out of <span>our</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>hoods to do so! It was worth the drive to get to the secret spot in Point Loma but why did we wait so long to go? It was jam packed with loud diners who all seemed to be eating the special which was some sort of beer flight and crab bowl for $35.00. SP has a bar type atmosphere, with farm to table bar food. Sustainable food sources, sixteen taps that change daily with local brews, and a variety of mules served out of copper mugs. What more can you ask for? Well I'll tell you what else. The damn good vibe that is rolling through this place. Its a locals spot for sure and Sessions Public is somewhat of a secret among them. It is far from your too-cool-for-school hipster locals but real San Diego locals, families and friends. A local, hip, beach vibe without the attitude and without the scene. Finally! With a name like Sessions Public, which references both going surfing and going out for for some drinks with friends, you can't expect anything but a great vibe. The first time restaurant owner, Abel Kaase, is a San Diego native and grew up in Point Loma.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enough about the vibe...the decor is rad! Sessions Public was designed by Michael Soriano who designed, The Pearl Hotel, Analog Music and Burger Bar, and Vin De Syrah. SP has lots of reclaimed wood around the bar, concrete floors, and bright orange chairs, which gave it industrial recycled modern look to it. I loved my stuffed duck friends hanging on the wall over the bar.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-A-jnMhRHDJxFGz0CEEqnX0yl5Cg4fRUHr6JJNA2HGkILDTRcMPHvLmTA-OBQFkUWB0Ly5V3H3ultNMumkis3nFMZF7HNVN_bZtVdFh0B0vmcIR6OW7wL2quXM0iuquslZ2RoMpVA8s/s1600/Sessions+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-A-jnMhRHDJxFGz0CEEqnX0yl5Cg4fRUHr6JJNA2HGkILDTRcMPHvLmTA-OBQFkUWB0Ly5V3H3ultNMumkis3nFMZF7HNVN_bZtVdFh0B0vmcIR6OW7wL2quXM0iuquslZ2RoMpVA8s/s400/Sessions+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672106547784386626" border="0" /></a>The food was off the hook too. We started with the Duck Fat Fries which were delicious and served with the most garlicky aioli I have ever had. We also had The Burger which is my new favorite burger in town and claiming it the best burger in town. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW81KXTWTzQ4nS4VFZ4wn-KM9ZUuafQgUEUvYCLuodRlPyCq7wpM8aGJ306KQvx7ByyZn77UFaoM6ZwKz7BSQvNFmPwL2cb2P8jKmxzWGsTqwvrJXQMGHwmR4pWqUtyNFXYozJctqU1lo/s1600/04042011-145862-sessions-public-burger-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW81KXTWTzQ4nS4VFZ4wn-KM9ZUuafQgUEUvYCLuodRlPyCq7wpM8aGJ306KQvx7ByyZn77UFaoM6ZwKz7BSQvNFmPwL2cb2P8jKmxzWGsTqwvrJXQMGHwmR4pWqUtyNFXYozJctqU1lo/s400/04042011-145862-sessions-public-burger-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672106395227402482" border="0" /></a>The Angus meat was cooked medium and to perfection. What went on the burger was the best part, tomato confit, garlic aioli, picked red onions, aged Gouda cheese and greens. Nothing was over powering and all the ingredients complimented each other delightfully.<br />We also had the Short Rib Sliders with garlic aioli, house pickled onions and arugula. I loved both and I am already stressed out with what I am going to order when I go back.<br />Other enticing options on the menu included the BLT with tempura fried bacon, Spicy Cobb Salad with Prawns, Chicken Oysters, and Duck Confit Thai Summer Rolls.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEBYia6eheMCuj9bLUbZT64UzAZzJvMuExUWzycoTs9G4FaTQ35cR_QiLzMpRKLspPvBFVayWENSBD7kvCDDt3P853_rmoagl7Dj-JkeC5dr7vcybbbZqCZ7yuZwYkutv7pVd9y50xM4/s1600/04042011-145862-sessions-public-san-diego.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEBYia6eheMCuj9bLUbZT64UzAZzJvMuExUWzycoTs9G4FaTQ35cR_QiLzMpRKLspPvBFVayWENSBD7kvCDDt3P853_rmoagl7Dj-JkeC5dr7vcybbbZqCZ7yuZwYkutv7pVd9y50xM4/s400/04042011-145862-sessions-public-san-diego.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672106452602193618" border="0" /></a>I can't wait for my next session at Sessions Public. I'm sure it will be just as epic.<br /><a href="http://www.sessionspublic.com/">sessions public</a><br />4204 voltaire st. san diego ca.<br />619.756.7715<br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-81290293011289505152011-10-25T20:47:00.000-07:002011-10-25T22:46:32.358-07:00SLO Ride...Take It Easy (part 1)<div style="text-align: center;">I just got back from an amazing road trip to San Luis Obispo and am blown away by the beauty of the central coast. When I was younger, maybe 8 years old or so, my parents took my sister and I on a road trip up the coast all the way to San Francisco. We stopped in SLO and stayed at the Madonna Inn and visited Hearst Castle. We continued through Monterey California and went to the famous aquarium there. Then ended the trip in Marin County where we explored San Fransisco for the first time. It was an awesome trip and many flash backs and memories resurfaced for me over this past weekend. The difference is the first time around I probably didn't even look at the scenery along the way as I am sure I couldn't see out the window and kept asking my parents the famous road trip question "Are we there yet"?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well this time I could see out the window. All the top surf spots along the coast were pointed out to me with excitement by <span style="font-style: italic;">him</span>. The foggy coast and sunny inland mountains were breathtaking. The vineyards along the way were shinning like gold with the sun light hitting them. I don't remember any of that the first time around.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoFobok_Hh-vY9yV8zt2UXHLTQN4LGnE_iogojoDumag_vfSNaQS8Z2a8bPP61mWKvvfas9PISDvquFz0MGeXswju1rpalDLWLnqfy0DP4mL1cygbx8G9_U9jD-EPH8ORTQcByeAqF_k/s1600/SLO+036.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoFobok_Hh-vY9yV8zt2UXHLTQN4LGnE_iogojoDumag_vfSNaQS8Z2a8bPP61mWKvvfas9PISDvquFz0MGeXswju1rpalDLWLnqfy0DP4mL1cygbx8G9_U9jD-EPH8ORTQcByeAqF_k/s400/SLO+036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667668317935355474" border="0" /></a>Our first stop was<a href="http://www.cestcheese.com/"> C'est Cheese</a> in Santa Barbara. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnM_x_w1ywupayy43RGIoz9byKogfyiqVvVa_6TF1fgekdCs2eiFy2ceyasCT93YBaIDs2fEk_zWEcxQaKwl7Tt2AZ_JjLAioVa77T4DOzF7xSQ_XQ7_NDjjsrCinLcePBSk3dYJiQcSs/s1600/SLO+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnM_x_w1ywupayy43RGIoz9byKogfyiqVvVa_6TF1fgekdCs2eiFy2ceyasCT93YBaIDs2fEk_zWEcxQaKwl7Tt2AZ_JjLAioVa77T4DOzF7xSQ_XQ7_NDjjsrCinLcePBSk3dYJiQcSs/s400/SLO+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667654197409567826" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWT9f4Uq6D8Z7JrZvMRJqQx6XQ8wfQ_vlcjJfDTWNeKNCrqI8QrcjkdJ4x_3MeJVyyXHVjPeDmeYSC2gNRqQF4gZ0k5v5BQYCPgOgNxusxt_h3EFQCX9NxqMR9I6SpcDQpp245ALdy-eg/s1600/SLO+028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWT9f4Uq6D8Z7JrZvMRJqQx6XQ8wfQ_vlcjJfDTWNeKNCrqI8QrcjkdJ4x_3MeJVyyXHVjPeDmeYSC2gNRqQF4gZ0k5v5BQYCPgOgNxusxt_h3EFQCX9NxqMR9I6SpcDQpp245ALdy-eg/s400/SLO+028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667655295614215122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgOHaIjXYJog6Lt5DViYbVnkJOr2ndpyLRPUklJ9GLFwng2ls2QFVnE5JmzFM51FuCSt_UL6sC0L3mw7DEgqHg5-Q9d4EhDNi_9tHIdIdb0UnCmkTd9GpE-duJc0sjOdGD1ci8ca57o0/s1600/SLO+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgOHaIjXYJog6Lt5DViYbVnkJOr2ndpyLRPUklJ9GLFwng2ls2QFVnE5JmzFM51FuCSt_UL6sC0L3mw7DEgqHg5-Q9d4EhDNi_9tHIdIdb0UnCmkTd9GpE-duJc0sjOdGD1ci8ca57o0/s400/SLO+015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667654725790574738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-o2wc9dKeMJ3xYw533GCGslG8-z1bw0gVKlgLT1af6VEXD-yEJ4XUKSPSMWMSUvSBkAh2ncwgG7Ag1uHPpbsjPdPme6DUI_um2IXKl_1Kv7Xge_pXwP2S18IvNOQLBDPPS1lhRhbb3k/s1600/SLO+014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-o2wc9dKeMJ3xYw533GCGslG8-z1bw0gVKlgLT1af6VEXD-yEJ4XUKSPSMWMSUvSBkAh2ncwgG7Ag1uHPpbsjPdPme6DUI_um2IXKl_1Kv7Xge_pXwP2S18IvNOQLBDPPS1lhRhbb3k/s400/SLO+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667654567413092114" border="0" /></a>It' s not located on the "touristy" State Street, which is what I think makes this place so great. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02R2JTlv5houRj1CgqO8xsV8rA4pqXm9ihlN9n4MnNI8lIGdf-PvQ11C3QrwEJIeOebmwMhcNbXaDoB3uQWE8e9t-wWo4Bkika5iEgUQQ11hZOqh7jmKa9vrdeHyBxmcR7DZnSO8EN9Q/s1600/SLO+013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02R2JTlv5houRj1CgqO8xsV8rA4pqXm9ihlN9n4MnNI8lIGdf-PvQ11C3QrwEJIeOebmwMhcNbXaDoB3uQWE8e9t-wWo4Bkika5iEgUQQ11hZOqh7jmKa9vrdeHyBxmcR7DZnSO8EN9Q/s400/SLO+013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667654357823296610" border="0" /></a>It was slammed with locals stopping in for lunch and getting their hands on a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches and fresh tomato soup.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnSiCurIEjNs8_dIpteAABEBa6_PTtN1AvkJFWAvbqHHj5_IuN6r9TXvc3hjzcD06HKoAdC6u94he7tAjvsey8mEEWIxTfFWw0nKIDIlrtMKE4VvN0-0-665rvCwCY5t0yDWkbRyg8k0/s1600/SLO+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnSiCurIEjNs8_dIpteAABEBa6_PTtN1AvkJFWAvbqHHj5_IuN6r9TXvc3hjzcD06HKoAdC6u94he7tAjvsey8mEEWIxTfFWw0nKIDIlrtMKE4VvN0-0-665rvCwCY5t0yDWkbRyg8k0/s400/SLO+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667653890327404130" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLj5L68_PUrPFIg5N5SuaYV4SoBKxB8NqAANFP4YkPfVCNR5LyLl_qYwWla55N0G7Vb8vdTn69hZzpe7xid7UWslw-GGJvgPWA3kTBQaSeit-_0q3H6suFKJm5rxXx720dRaMJwjgbs2A/s1600/SLO+021.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLj5L68_PUrPFIg5N5SuaYV4SoBKxB8NqAANFP4YkPfVCNR5LyLl_qYwWla55N0G7Vb8vdTn69hZzpe7xid7UWslw-GGJvgPWA3kTBQaSeit-_0q3H6suFKJm5rxXx720dRaMJwjgbs2A/s400/SLO+021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667654848203876450" border="0" /></a>We ordered the Signature Grilled Cheese which was filled with a blend of 3 cheeses - Appenzeller, 4-year aged cheddar, and mozzarella. Check out the the cheese melting out of the side of this grilled cheese. YUM! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyb46oN5wgQiUPzksMOdyMiMtdsYgFp1iHh_7-d17dm6STpNGIURv58AN8Hsy17YiNtrAS3DhS5RSpNmlstZFmtLTHDuL-xMEciffOBc9YL5TEdweLscWn0bIHLryfk_JU9PJV7XSBlb8/s1600/SLO+034.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyb46oN5wgQiUPzksMOdyMiMtdsYgFp1iHh_7-d17dm6STpNGIURv58AN8Hsy17YiNtrAS3DhS5RSpNmlstZFmtLTHDuL-xMEciffOBc9YL5TEdweLscWn0bIHLryfk_JU9PJV7XSBlb8/s400/SLO+034.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667654957842711010" border="0" /></a>You can check out the full menu <a href="http://www.cestcheese.com/tastings.html">here</a>.<br />Michael and Katheryn Graham are the young owners of C'est Cheese for 8 years now and we got to meet Katheryn who is the sweetest and was busy running around with the staff helping customers as Michael was grilling those grilled cheese sandwiches on the panini press.<br /><a href="http://www.cestcheese.com/index.html">C'est Cheese</a><br />825 Santa Barbara St. Santa Barbara, Ca.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-wDpxDvfrQ4xRwSbiLFphmZguG7l0x-u1MpFT4O2va_j_Nuu3RHLgcA9es8-czzaQlVTkMGCpoFLtFC36AyusyOGSWhEYGse52w95soA5yT-Ckfts3EhBzb7JiwNGaAV_7i4TKBmf60/s1600/SLO+130.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-wDpxDvfrQ4xRwSbiLFphmZguG7l0x-u1MpFT4O2va_j_Nuu3RHLgcA9es8-czzaQlVTkMGCpoFLtFC36AyusyOGSWhEYGse52w95soA5yT-Ckfts3EhBzb7JiwNGaAV_7i4TKBmf60/s400/SLO+130.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667668607469989682" border="0" /></a>Our second stop for lunch was at <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Scarlet Begonia.<br /></span>Another hot spot that is not on State Street but in Victory Court on Victoria Street. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYzQvLtBwRwrSsBvXNjUyXpg6bwGtvCogAnTvpapDWFpDi2lE__iQwTNrP7FJfvcewcjWJKw9VkglOlr0bUzVutY3HSYx5wuPUg4514OsqR0UabSacxSZuS3FYGtptdwOvrCjzndNtPE/s1600/SLO+118.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYzQvLtBwRwrSsBvXNjUyXpg6bwGtvCogAnTvpapDWFpDi2lE__iQwTNrP7FJfvcewcjWJKw9VkglOlr0bUzVutY3HSYx5wuPUg4514OsqR0UabSacxSZuS3FYGtptdwOvrCjzndNtPE/s400/SLO+118.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667667219202262002" border="0" /></a>We learned Scarlet Begonia has only been open for 1 month. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG38SlE9h85V923GdvGZn1St6l5gZpvJjPXM96WsK5HRIK8r7hH0TkUh53q4gH1HNpvDflgE0UCNuukyLouYyjsetzl0a6OIUmlMUss6hTLqyP9TpWb1fUQrtIfcZDcemIa-VkP43e6Qg/s1600/SLO+097.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG38SlE9h85V923GdvGZn1St6l5gZpvJjPXM96WsK5HRIK8r7hH0TkUh53q4gH1HNpvDflgE0UCNuukyLouYyjsetzl0a6OIUmlMUss6hTLqyP9TpWb1fUQrtIfcZDcemIa-VkP43e6Qg/s400/SLO+097.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667657942309427650" border="0" /></a>We found it doing some research on-line before our trip. No website, but while checking out lunch spots in Santa Barbara we noticed a picture on-line of the patio. That's all. No reviews of food. Just that. And we went. Wouldn't you?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCkfQSWLX4oxXJknwNxRf5_QqJzNpwQw48xjdBlgse82eHqLDdJblpQdDoIC0A0X6y0tFXkKQDGNT7ze8sXP-PnKZ_9SIwTJJb_bab-QPpYI7TH-gjtlcAZodY-6jSnMKYnwWMhQgosmc/s1600/SLO+113.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCkfQSWLX4oxXJknwNxRf5_QqJzNpwQw48xjdBlgse82eHqLDdJblpQdDoIC0A0X6y0tFXkKQDGNT7ze8sXP-PnKZ_9SIwTJJb_bab-QPpYI7TH-gjtlcAZodY-6jSnMKYnwWMhQgosmc/s400/SLO+113.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667658319719077794" border="0" /></a>Henry Ramos is the chef who we met and his food is simple, organic, local, and delicious. Our waitress Nicole was the best we had the whole trip. We wished we could clone her at every place we went too. We wanted to share the Cauliflower Curry Soup and sandwich but Nicole was on the look out for us mentioned the sandwich is big so how about a taste of the Cauliflower Curry Soup so we can try it and share the sandwich. Oh and suggested to order half fries and half salad with the sandwich. It was the perfect lunch. The soup was so flavorful. I savored every bite. I want to go back for a large bowl of it. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIim78WSXL4eFkvGdtVQPi2PsMGaFgsV7vSIWHneg9keuzZ2LU3x9mkwo3Uhl9tL4xoRxFqELZypja-5THitFVnpZCKb9W8DdOYL1auAQdIGCId7gPiCXFJnNQ8l1qtm1KphbKf5scktE/s1600/SLO+102.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIim78WSXL4eFkvGdtVQPi2PsMGaFgsV7vSIWHneg9keuzZ2LU3x9mkwo3Uhl9tL4xoRxFqELZypja-5THitFVnpZCKb9W8DdOYL1auAQdIGCId7gPiCXFJnNQ8l1qtm1KphbKf5scktE/s400/SLO+102.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667663164686274402" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6sL4l5M8eWi-OFJZsikfAC_KPbJDXFF_-5etBHZCX7nQjQESiAr9AYN1W1gaKt_ezsHh56KBrOkkQAalr56iiwmfF3KlZl362TpslG5A3XohHShBWsKXM8jmSBXbZ5WzlSL1xtEoazQ/s1600/SLO+110.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6sL4l5M8eWi-OFJZsikfAC_KPbJDXFF_-5etBHZCX7nQjQESiAr9AYN1W1gaKt_ezsHh56KBrOkkQAalr56iiwmfF3KlZl362TpslG5A3XohHShBWsKXM8jmSBXbZ5WzlSL1xtEoazQ/s400/SLO+110.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667663316600098514" border="0" /></a>The sandwich we picked was simply the best thing I have had in a long time.<br />The Short Rib Sandwich was filled with short rib, garlic coleslaw, horseradish creme, onion rings served on fresh soft ciabatta bread. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP75xEBdOOUgnv65YnF3yqS4V4YXjnEuNIa1jNdkEL4mUC0OZ7GKaDJfijqVk4T9IA9f3af9-iutwGD0OQIjRKKQy8qFArlbNYzy-PYldr7b5Ym3KpEc18YIXT8jOcKvmSJ3U4ZeWbUzE/s1600/SLO+123.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP75xEBdOOUgnv65YnF3yqS4V4YXjnEuNIa1jNdkEL4mUC0OZ7GKaDJfijqVk4T9IA9f3af9-iutwGD0OQIjRKKQy8qFArlbNYzy-PYldr7b5Ym3KpEc18YIXT8jOcKvmSJ3U4ZeWbUzE/s400/SLO+123.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667663886127516994" border="0" /></a>Amazing and the perfect size to share. Oh and the homemade ketchup needs to be mass produced and bottled stat! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_5eSQtsokOelKExubZpxv8AdUtmSC2J9F_8QP4k0-MSBO3WCgnFtNzTfBAi46rYxNq-pYX15u2cEmnCHWMkefYc0G9xOC_fQAdkMjcKCk91Be7y0iixHeiIyOCejHefrHkvfbIreEVQ/s1600/SLO+124.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_5eSQtsokOelKExubZpxv8AdUtmSC2J9F_8QP4k0-MSBO3WCgnFtNzTfBAi46rYxNq-pYX15u2cEmnCHWMkefYc0G9xOC_fQAdkMjcKCk91Be7y0iixHeiIyOCejHefrHkvfbIreEVQ/s400/SLO+124.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667666218944751394" border="0" /></a>backside.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCsq-C2Y_dHzy7c5MW12vRPnLO1hGHdxOw4x6eKcdOGnSi9ZC1imufaLyGuYdw8lhbvM7COlu-PoovHiYsm2QF5gPNDxXhjBKPxvxmQ3uzB2BD7Z2OqfzInDA5Pmqx3VdSeoStdtM2eI/s1600/SLO+127.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCsq-C2Y_dHzy7c5MW12vRPnLO1hGHdxOw4x6eKcdOGnSi9ZC1imufaLyGuYdw8lhbvM7COlu-PoovHiYsm2QF5gPNDxXhjBKPxvxmQ3uzB2BD7Z2OqfzInDA5Pmqx3VdSeoStdtM2eI/s400/SLO+127.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667666074189774194" border="0" /></a>Other options on the local, organic menu that stood out were:<br />Breakfast<br />Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with blueberry compote and maple syrup<br />Red Quinoa Oatmeal - toasted almonds, apricots, maple syrup and ricotta<br />Mascarpone Polenta - two poached eggs, fried artichoke, cipollini onions, prosciutto<br />Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas - avocado, radish, cilantro, black bean, sour creme, fried egg<br />Lunch<br />Pesto Chicken Sandwich - oven dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, mozzarella, focaccia<br />Smoked Salmon Flat bread - red onion, cucumber, dill tzatziki, radish sprouts<br />Chicken Pot Pie - snap peas, carrots, fingerling potatoes, puff pastry<br /><br />Also Scarlett Begonia is a very dog friendly place and you even get a an organic treat for your pup. Just ask Kiki the pup from the french store next door.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvj7xHZvX5rw-sgFdom-UEvAzlaEfyVLHrvub574gAB5O3-G2VbzwyQWp-XQATCbPzglNXQzSCeHiLXSp6PwsF1iRf_0BeATBzvFvi8wk4tvUNVo-F3PFBu4UkS4KHfWMsB9U11BsQvo4/s1600/SLO+101.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvj7xHZvX5rw-sgFdom-UEvAzlaEfyVLHrvub574gAB5O3-G2VbzwyQWp-XQATCbPzglNXQzSCeHiLXSp6PwsF1iRf_0BeATBzvFvi8wk4tvUNVo-F3PFBu4UkS4KHfWMsB9U11BsQvo4/s400/SLO+101.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667662936749190514" border="0" /></a>Also the menu's options for kids looks splendid too with variety! Must be due to the owner Crista Fooks being a mother.<br />Scarlet Begonia<br />11 W. Victoria St., #10, 770-2143, Santa Barbara, Ca.<br />We scored in Santa Barbara! Could our trip have gotten any better then this?<br />to be continued...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-78303891688464169702011-10-18T18:27:00.000-07:002011-10-18T20:23:16.467-07:00Tricks & Treats<div style="text-align: center;">Halloween is just a couple weeks away and I am sure some of you are gearing up for it. Maybe your throwing a Halloween Party or maybe you will be attending one. Costumes are being made, rented, and pumpkins are carved and ready to light. Halloween is on a Monday night so<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> this year I plan to stay in, make dinner for <span style="font-style: italic;">him</span>, pass out candy to all the kids that come trick-or-treating. A scary movie flick will be playing on the tube and dinner will probably consist of Brains & Eye Balls (<a href="http://todineforsd.blogspot.com/2011/02/fastest-way-to-win-someones-heart.html">Spaghetti & Meatballs</a>).<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some awesome tricks & treats for your spooky holiday coming up! I think this might be the first post I have posted where you can lose your appetite! So READ AT YOUR OWN RISK and have a happy & safe Halloween.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />How nasty are these? I bet your kids will love them.<a href="http://noblepig.com/2011/10/12/bloody-band-aid-cookies.aspx"> Bloody Band-Aid Cookies</a> made out of graham crackers, white frosting and red decorators gel!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLiDTUKSFUapPrYKsH8HAzzdhlM4I8d4lLMeGohdQVAJSo1VIqXzCZZYk8QykbpM31d-spUrhe3ocJ83WzXuo9D9TPTrS2-UfMgDsFPTV6dA6vvbd69t_pA5ZODeAPrW_uA93XpF7NrH8/s1600/P1320065x.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLiDTUKSFUapPrYKsH8HAzzdhlM4I8d4lLMeGohdQVAJSo1VIqXzCZZYk8QykbpM31d-spUrhe3ocJ83WzXuo9D9TPTrS2-UfMgDsFPTV6dA6vvbd69t_pA5ZODeAPrW_uA93XpF7NrH8/s400/P1320065x.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665010055141004194" border="0" /></a><a href="http://noblepig.com/2008/10/25/kitty-litter-cake.aspx">Kitty Litter Cake</a> - this cracks me up! Those deuces are made out of melted tootsie rolls! Hilarious! You can get the recipe <a href="http://noblepig.com/2008/10/25/kitty-litter-cake.aspx">here</a>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJSrnB6JNwvkGtgLl0hZJNh1nVcKmH4kIjgMt8DUEDqVwzRTzTGa_dwpatycnoZ4tmEgAKzkoQvDQheaiVNQWiK5Bw1iVkyWRq4gJ_yfF6gzXqDbVBaZu5U-M4ZRg_pInbzzjR5Z9B0M/s1600/P1090052x.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJSrnB6JNwvkGtgLl0hZJNh1nVcKmH4kIjgMt8DUEDqVwzRTzTGa_dwpatycnoZ4tmEgAKzkoQvDQheaiVNQWiK5Bw1iVkyWRq4gJ_yfF6gzXqDbVBaZu5U-M4ZRg_pInbzzjR5Z9B0M/s400/P1090052x.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665011531426968722" border="0" /></a>I love these <a href="http://noblepig.com/2008/10/30/googly-eyes.aspx">Googly Eye Cupcakes</a> made from a simple mix and decorated with gummy eye balls, licorice, jelly fish and marshmallows. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHNCnxJLuANHuFHk353Vqg1sVMV-3OFch4W0bztwG5Q0Sc60yPg6CqS5OKpNu8lwni8YKrILXhqAdLJfr6_mDp_yEUs8c9bCcv2YYKL6dKaPMpn4-aelmXK4y22pTFsTaxRm6orwVyzk4/s1600/P1090323x.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHNCnxJLuANHuFHk353Vqg1sVMV-3OFch4W0bztwG5Q0Sc60yPg6CqS5OKpNu8lwni8YKrILXhqAdLJfr6_mDp_yEUs8c9bCcv2YYKL6dKaPMpn4-aelmXK4y22pTFsTaxRm6orwVyzk4/s400/P1090323x.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665012102718964002" border="0" /></a><a href="http://noblepig.com/2008/10/16/heres-looking-at-you.aspx">Eyeball <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Caprese</span> Salad </a><br />For a sophisticated Halloween?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnCVF2-dw_Ws8tRBGMI_uWUsLKtzFp30QI2QP_zndtmrdgvreyFI1syYYmAVGRwWphigKQDGf_VBW_uKEq3VLNDlIKpKLeuWPVfIbbB-4s1YNGJVd3iUvXIQGSZwwzfqEU8akLGryCLc/s1600/P1080528xx.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnCVF2-dw_Ws8tRBGMI_uWUsLKtzFp30QI2QP_zndtmrdgvreyFI1syYYmAVGRwWphigKQDGf_VBW_uKEq3VLNDlIKpKLeuWPVfIbbB-4s1YNGJVd3iUvXIQGSZwwzfqEU8akLGryCLc/s400/P1080528xx.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665012675595586466" border="0" /></a><a href="http://noblepig.com/2008/10/05/graveyard-grub.aspx">Ghosts On A Stick</a> - These look so good. Made out of pears and Vanilla <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Candiquik</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX72jw1ng0pdJ2EYavE53nRIs5VMVkwGI4JB5YeYrgiYjqjLfsMLIRfcTVXGA4lyOhjtIXckg90ofl7mOe45KKwjnr-MoKF-_Bh0XwQM2P8VlpE7d4gEPs5iyz2-UmZjKuoXLexFHAPo0/s1600/P1070337x.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX72jw1ng0pdJ2EYavE53nRIs5VMVkwGI4JB5YeYrgiYjqjLfsMLIRfcTVXGA4lyOhjtIXckg90ofl7mOe45KKwjnr-MoKF-_Bh0XwQM2P8VlpE7d4gEPs5iyz2-UmZjKuoXLexFHAPo0/s400/P1070337x.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665013726057809250" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.bakerella.com/eye-popping/">Eye Ball Cake Pops! </a><br />The best for last if you ask me!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-kreF_jVeAcV8sRqVmfm96ZM0k6eo0i6sz509MvMxoR18ec-qOjart_MMUUMMnWEzHZ6N2IC1oHJ4nFbfMyotmNPGE0I0cwVcmFDzLluumtixM7D_ISw-b5xuc675dfzuv3pgXjOwBPg/s1600/6251803658_17491929f4_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-kreF_jVeAcV8sRqVmfm96ZM0k6eo0i6sz509MvMxoR18ec-qOjart_MMUUMMnWEzHZ6N2IC1oHJ4nFbfMyotmNPGE0I0cwVcmFDzLluumtixM7D_ISw-b5xuc675dfzuv3pgXjOwBPg/s400/6251803658_17491929f4_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665032653156576802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-8865487968410847142011-10-06T15:34:00.000-07:002011-10-06T22:47:54.441-07:00Le Magnifique Cafe Madeleine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiap3pj1fhyphenhyphena2NBKqM5plopRANR6Fwud6EEIP-plqWKVquYGCOV1WyX_9ruifb5lzEq-J8Qo0cFYU2j-JKS9CmM_EHx3rIqxcSJV3AG7lZ63w68QTvg_uIGeZS84CUzP0Feaj_z6bJ2o8/s1600/mc+059.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiap3pj1fhyphenhyphena2NBKqM5plopRANR6Fwud6EEIP-plqWKVquYGCOV1WyX_9ruifb5lzEq-J8Qo0cFYU2j-JKS9CmM_EHx3rIqxcSJV3AG7lZ63w68QTvg_uIGeZS84CUzP0Feaj_z6bJ2o8/s400/mc+059.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660617790908920162" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">French food is the game and <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-madeleine-san-diego">Cafe Madeleine</a> is her name. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8dVTp2mk91KdsX6Jfbm123O_3c_d6INl3_j9SysJiC48Xx9urQst24fRskS6BlJYYAnva-fSC4COdcLZSMRRQsaZfUHiiNFzhOQPOhIinyTwYqj1Bk0ctseyyqELL6RJY8_hWwBgtpw/s1600/mc+050.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8dVTp2mk91KdsX6Jfbm123O_3c_d6INl3_j9SysJiC48Xx9urQst24fRskS6BlJYYAnva-fSC4COdcLZSMRRQsaZfUHiiNFzhOQPOhIinyTwYqj1Bk0ctseyyqELL6RJY8_hWwBgtpw/s400/mc+050.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660617165986689858" border="0" /></a>This french cafe located in South Park is serving up Illy coffee, tea, pastries, crepes, salads and panini's. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScJKVl4vsrN70en28V2LgV86YV7EY4LbXBkmVBBBh1OYvsTv2-lJD58GeRAlzYy7AteYmj1tiIYelBCoSEbC2vyG5CE8UNRaQ6ZjJk6rRVp1tjSM7UnpQw5nzVRsLeCLlyfrFKPlRWrs/s1600/mc+053.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScJKVl4vsrN70en28V2LgV86YV7EY4LbXBkmVBBBh1OYvsTv2-lJD58GeRAlzYy7AteYmj1tiIYelBCoSEbC2vyG5CE8UNRaQ6ZjJk6rRVp1tjSM7UnpQw5nzVRsLeCLlyfrFKPlRWrs/s400/mc+053.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660617336459801906" border="0" /></a>This is one of my new favorite spots for breakfast and lunch. No wifi here folks. Its a different kind of cafe. How bout a crepe with chocolate & banana? Or the prosciutto crepe with bechamel, emmenthal cheese, tomato & olives. Or make that into a panini? Or maybe a salad with arugula, walnut, pear, blue cheese, and chicken dressed in a pear balsamic vinaigrette?<br />Croque Monsieur? Or make it a Madame and add an egg?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3N3X9tZbgKmI0hBbdaHvP5UwQtbEHo5Z3uUUqSWMfHd_ZtnvMTUjLY29oY3piN6W53m6DQbRaKNG12mg6xylIXRLHK-tLfoH1tYOf9AGItcqcKiiRFG7GjTVyPx1A1cDX5EbK5uBOTaI/s1600/mc+064.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3N3X9tZbgKmI0hBbdaHvP5UwQtbEHo5Z3uUUqSWMfHd_ZtnvMTUjLY29oY3piN6W53m6DQbRaKNG12mg6xylIXRLHK-tLfoH1tYOf9AGItcqcKiiRFG7GjTVyPx1A1cDX5EbK5uBOTaI/s400/mc+064.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660618758478964210" border="0" /></a>The first time I went I had the ham panini with Dijon mustard, emmenthal cheese, and tomato. It was heaven. This last time I went I had the much anticipated breakfast panini. My father had it last time I went I told myself when I go back I am having that. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCB-CnduVtxhCrRdkha6zKWKiX79oZ5Up9KpnEtFpvve6d8n0yVFhvIyrfEXBEExyihfntpCTa0msVOeNNVVfIu57dDafOpK5WIfk6I7fh9bVM3HU4q2IZBa5Obm_43rcLkUe5AH6WNHg/s1600/mc+056.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCB-CnduVtxhCrRdkha6zKWKiX79oZ5Up9KpnEtFpvve6d8n0yVFhvIyrfEXBEExyihfntpCTa0msVOeNNVVfIu57dDafOpK5WIfk6I7fh9bVM3HU4q2IZBa5Obm_43rcLkUe5AH6WNHg/s400/mc+056.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660617519363768722" border="0" /></a>I did and I want to go back for it again. The bread is toasty and crisp and filled with a little mayo, Swiss cheese, bacon, arugula and an egg. You would think this would be a thick breakfast sandwich but it is as thin as can be. One of the reasons I love it so much.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYj4KVuHS8rcFDxsTT2ZleD022_5L5PMP9BZFb_2CLHpelw2XjirXmAZbRqgykF8LsE2II5PomJncOY94Tc_7KDoYcZXZvR-uQbkESJifQ4tTeHeSSbbWuYOc-WQMcUguk3jDnRuJ0EDU/s1600/mc+057.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYj4KVuHS8rcFDxsTT2ZleD022_5L5PMP9BZFb_2CLHpelw2XjirXmAZbRqgykF8LsE2II5PomJncOY94Tc_7KDoYcZXZvR-uQbkESJifQ4tTeHeSSbbWuYOc-WQMcUguk3jDnRuJ0EDU/s400/mc+057.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660617614862279042" border="0" /></a>The cafe itself is really small with some seating inside and a handful of tables outside. Don't let the fact that they have no prep area or a real kitchen steer you out of there. Good thing is they own <a href="http://www.vagabondkitchen.com/serving/up/flash/">Vagabond </a>around the corner where they can do most of their prep work! Some of the best meals come out of a small kitchen. Believe me I know.<span style="font-size:78%;"> (wink wink)</span><br /><br />Word is more Cafe M's are in the works to pop up around San Diego. I hope one near me soon!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">M = Magnifique Madeleine! </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSrLTVBRNrB3Id_OK3YWdwAWu8w635h8NzcqMRzpnOMkuUIrxhcf5clH-jHQir-8YqrmBuJ5o4YAotTAgH6MP1Y5ZSxUT-NXAvAieBUxpIu1jCkH1q5H2TQPPfzMJHBaXbifPDmrFRAk/s1600/mc+060.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSrLTVBRNrB3Id_OK3YWdwAWu8w635h8NzcqMRzpnOMkuUIrxhcf5clH-jHQir-8YqrmBuJ5o4YAotTAgH6MP1Y5ZSxUT-NXAvAieBUxpIu1jCkH1q5H2TQPPfzMJHBaXbifPDmrFRAk/s400/mc+060.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660618631853623714" border="0" /></a>Cafe Madeleine<br />2248 30th St. (between Ivy & Juniper)<br />San Diego<br /><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-70460268783102840872011-10-02T12:15:00.001-07:002011-10-03T09:48:58.479-07:00A Summerish Fall<div style="text-align: center;">Last night was the most fantastic evening. It consisted of great company of real foodies, food of the best quality ingredients, martini's, wine, and champagne. It doesn't get much better then that.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even though Summer seems to still be lingering in the air, the menu was influenced by fall and a recent cheese class I just took. But the heat outside didn't stop us from creating some heat in the kitchen. I think Fall is when the real recipes come out of the recipe book, and real cooking starts. It is my favorite time of year for food and it just so happens that cheese is at its best in the Fall too. So I will share with you one of my favorite recipes to make during the fall.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mac N Cheese</span><br />It was paired with a Burgundy Marinated Tri-Tip from <a href="http://seasidemarket.com/">Seaside Market</a> in Cardiff, the last of the peppery arugula & cherry tomatoes from <span style="font-style: italic;">his </span>garden tossed in a light Champagne vinaigrette.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5y9Zo_lWywa5O4f_qvuxlxF1Q7aX0aB7dp9SmJXAWLxVpMTKviUXX9wi1h1XHSNbwppFk-HXmgRyx-MTrbnIhng2Yy1_yZXSc1nPfYeXY9OY3f08K_X7xbzGdfvutEtHsCsEZQfBYC8/s1600/mc+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5y9Zo_lWywa5O4f_qvuxlxF1Q7aX0aB7dp9SmJXAWLxVpMTKviUXX9wi1h1XHSNbwppFk-HXmgRyx-MTrbnIhng2Yy1_yZXSc1nPfYeXY9OY3f08K_X7xbzGdfvutEtHsCsEZQfBYC8/s400/mc+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658993809055686994" border="0" /></a>The mac n cheese was filled with top-notch cheese. Which cost me about $30.00 alone just for the cheese. Worth every penny! The cheese I used was a Quebec vintage 6 year cheddar from Canada which was tangy and sharp and was mixed with a creamy, earthy, nutty Gruyere cheese from Switzerland. The perfect combo for the perfect Mac!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7b4wNrBPObVpE6Nf_ffmAgWzHAp9DlrLjSzJoM3akfosQFvqHbKM265IJiT9SwpEcbVtGV8uMxbuHNZgCxAENdiUJYbQqR6iIswmNESjn5OKYh_09Q94kra-YaCfdv4kV4V-hHdLVFfE/s1600/mc+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7b4wNrBPObVpE6Nf_ffmAgWzHAp9DlrLjSzJoM3akfosQFvqHbKM265IJiT9SwpEcbVtGV8uMxbuHNZgCxAENdiUJYbQqR6iIswmNESjn5OKYh_09Q94kra-YaCfdv4kV4V-hHdLVFfE/s400/mc+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658993463178016530" border="0" /></a>The appetizer of the evening was brought by our guests and consisted of the best of the best. Gorgonzola cheese, prosciutto, figs & apples from their garden, walnuts, and homemade fig & flax seed crackers. It was all drizzled with a balsamic honey reduction. It was just a beautiful to eat as it was to look at.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkZJAvpyV703y2lytlBJy5IXowyoLjHRZvWhAHK3vorSwC_BHzx0yKHmBQuQndoPrs7dIYDFRPtqDjAfu1Z4_o3DN6JFa6dfBCcs8HJG3XawdfuKnHfoaMVj2spyKgpeml-TLzsT_N0g/s1600/mc+040.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkZJAvpyV703y2lytlBJy5IXowyoLjHRZvWhAHK3vorSwC_BHzx0yKHmBQuQndoPrs7dIYDFRPtqDjAfu1Z4_o3DN6JFa6dfBCcs8HJG3XawdfuKnHfoaMVj2spyKgpeml-TLzsT_N0g/s400/mc+040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658995120247334098" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">Mac N Cheese</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span><br />kosher salt<br />1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi<br />4 cups milk<br />6 tablespoons unsalted butter<br />1/2 cup all purpose flour<br />4 cups grated Gruyere cheese<br />2 cups grated extra sharp cheddar cheese<br />1/2 teaspoon black pepper<br />1 tablespoon salt<br />1/2 teaspoon nutmeg<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Topping</span><br />1 cup bread crumbs<br />olive oil<br />2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Directions</span><br />Preheat over to 375%<br />Cook pasta for 6-8 minutes and drain (mix with some olive oil to avoid sticking together)<br />Heat milk in a saucepan but do not let it boil.<br />Melt butter in sauce pan and add the flour whisking constantly. Cook for 2 minutes. While whisking add the hot milk and cook till thick for 2 minutes until thick and smooth.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxXHdiljHWTPiO0AfmtEKfGDNyxGgOZTnpgC0kfxsdCAElTlWDzu8s-cUOTSsUHoPimuzoDTMG7EggQu1Sh3LKIlO4V9WD6jthnMR_5Iq5j81QZZw28w1_MlLqgbmpbZtvuHuuLtKDxA/s1600/mc+032.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxXHdiljHWTPiO0AfmtEKfGDNyxGgOZTnpgC0kfxsdCAElTlWDzu8s-cUOTSsUHoPimuzoDTMG7EggQu1Sh3LKIlO4V9WD6jthnMR_5Iq5j81QZZw28w1_MlLqgbmpbZtvuHuuLtKDxA/s400/mc+032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658994135913011890" border="0" /></a>Off the heat add cheese, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg and stir until the cheese is melted. Add it to the cooked noodles and add the noodles to a pyrex baking dish. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpWIgkZh-1Urc5SwxAj7p9vA09kyDo1xQ-Gb76n7YYvQZES63rQu811K2EXJbuuspqbIBPyitpydPaqvYk1vowcAftj3LozKp5y-nvUUNTUHqI41eb19b2SNoVCGdG5fWMLvuFEUXZ34/s1600/mc+034.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpWIgkZh-1Urc5SwxAj7p9vA09kyDo1xQ-Gb76n7YYvQZES63rQu811K2EXJbuuspqbIBPyitpydPaqvYk1vowcAftj3LozKp5y-nvUUNTUHqI41eb19b2SNoVCGdG5fWMLvuFEUXZ34/s400/mc+034.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658994615650122018" border="0" /></a>Place the bread crumbs in a bowl and add olive oil until the bread crumbs are lightly wet. Add chopped Italian parsley to the bread crumb mixture. Top the macaroni with a little more cheese and bread crumbs. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and sauce is bubbly.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmRu7xtL5vblVO1-Zftw4Wf4swDm60-ivnkmrUJL8ec-wxKiuZX6RAli9golEc3SGo-NWO4dssjiGEflF94FvuwcGeHzz2W1Ewi65RdnJoQaRxvuKwS0EI90nq_H_1ZlQJHpVhrMrfA0/s1600/mc+044.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmRu7xtL5vblVO1-Zftw4Wf4swDm60-ivnkmrUJL8ec-wxKiuZX6RAli9golEc3SGo-NWO4dssjiGEflF94FvuwcGeHzz2W1Ewi65RdnJoQaRxvuKwS0EI90nq_H_1ZlQJHpVhrMrfA0/s400/mc+044.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658995547882810706" border="0" /></a><br />You can make the mac n cheese a day ahead and refrigerate. Right before cooking it top it with cheese and bread crumbs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jrSIKI6cbCyO9vJZJ-YBxsSRbHFB-NALmS2DmyH4DixT7LiaRaBnke-r9ULIHOm662Lc8TxWNTr-38RPOC8EkiQ43VzgwJCNp6V1NpBNKZv7FFtrpBsr6mTCbtJ0QkLZpTcMnNAg68M/s1600/mc+046.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jrSIKI6cbCyO9vJZJ-YBxsSRbHFB-NALmS2DmyH4DixT7LiaRaBnke-r9ULIHOm662Lc8TxWNTr-38RPOC8EkiQ43VzgwJCNp6V1NpBNKZv7FFtrpBsr6mTCbtJ0QkLZpTcMnNAg68M/s400/mc+046.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658995886697179522" border="0" /></a>It was an amazing evening indeed! Alright, its time for me to get out and enjoy this hot Summer weather in Fall.<br />I hope fall is starting out great for you!<br /><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-57405700595641467522011-09-22T14:37:00.001-07:002011-09-22T14:57:42.136-07:00CUP-FAKES<div style="text-align: center;">Just a fun one for today. These are hysterical. Cupcakes made to look like real food. How sweet would it be to bring something like this home to your kids for dinner. I bet they would eat all the pea's right up!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9dYoRjb-4iip_-3UuHGpAKsF1pURFOuOZt0WvoWOFFm31uNVuqV0icGTAvNF30vV7Ug_hs6NsCu84GgPi3zrnexx_v0mZyVyhAprEuZFhAHKSkadC53eIX5utjWZrEqnwITY_rO6Ea8/s1600/enhanced-buzz-9914-1316191996-45.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9dYoRjb-4iip_-3UuHGpAKsF1pURFOuOZt0WvoWOFFm31uNVuqV0icGTAvNF30vV7Ug_hs6NsCu84GgPi3zrnexx_v0mZyVyhAprEuZFhAHKSkadC53eIX5utjWZrEqnwITY_rO6Ea8/s400/enhanced-buzz-9914-1316191996-45.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655305645342605746" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you are have a great week so far.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">It seemed to fly by for me and hopefully it did for you too!<br /><br />Enjoy and happy Thursday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHH6TkthTZNsvh0rC8dX0so6MHAz2w68E9oY-DluBkiCLWYnqGasae-uNMCuf1EgY-S-Bj-qabRT_9C5x5geM8yU2QsB0iwDwgEsjcvsadllqX_M6IBoyQ-ca6-m4Fv6AY8hgO1gQ7xtc/s1600/enhanced-buzz-31763-1316192762-8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBa8HmzemcXHX3AF5oQXqid8JGw44_pK9ZCmTicMdFLJAKjJ5GXtKI4F3C7NCLbSzrvCwRMY3TxLE4lcdN9Dsm0m5BA28rLs36gDGcxZvcxjCDNEWI0COefgbp1akWYzFqYWL55bpuh10/s400/enhanced-buzz-9914-1316191996-45.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655302597161237026" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcC8QoPKeqrODTA7iberyI0wKWXURNT4VFwwCNSYLX1K6fvYlzsrq4jDub5Ir9AvZJAhy14GTjweLtbMWGMBS3D-yuBaYvduBoJr_L1VWmq6HZPsWaU81OOrU5fp5lh6CigdN8xc0Yg3A/s1600/enhanced-buzz-9836-1316192007-50.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcC8QoPKeqrODTA7iberyI0wKWXURNT4VFwwCNSYLX1K6fvYlzsrq4jDub5Ir9AvZJAhy14GTjweLtbMWGMBS3D-yuBaYvduBoJr_L1VWmq6HZPsWaU81OOrU5fp5lh6CigdN8xc0Yg3A/s400/enhanced-buzz-9836-1316192007-50.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655302455781978946" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-qhCL7TjomB6HYxc0gbzoMMASyFCNb5dpSQdB2EnY4NW2adlHJj80eNwiKHyfaYUjWRgdiN__zaI9ltFvh59c2Vi0txViINYGFseazTEWnzDFEFKqY2hovaVIYDWAKTbmNZI05RHhgU/s1600/enhanced-buzz-6419-1316192719-14.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-qhCL7TjomB6HYxc0gbzoMMASyFCNb5dpSQdB2EnY4NW2adlHJj80eNwiKHyfaYUjWRgdiN__zaI9ltFvh59c2Vi0txViINYGFseazTEWnzDFEFKqY2hovaVIYDWAKTbmNZI05RHhgU/s400/enhanced-buzz-6419-1316192719-14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655302323816762658" border="0" /></a>An apple a day keeps the doctor away!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaN9UA-hLsmgd0aSEJoa0l_UmOg7IdxYFUWiHNR3hyQkPCvujt602jC8ujwOcPs02nGI38WAnO94HFNQwAKgyz9mkiA7KCXASUiExlY23l1_buC46_ETjXshVe6o_OoGPYc4ZNi0JWLK4/s1600/enhanced-buzz-6370-1316191965-15.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaN9UA-hLsmgd0aSEJoa0l_UmOg7IdxYFUWiHNR3hyQkPCvujt602jC8ujwOcPs02nGI38WAnO94HFNQwAKgyz9mkiA7KCXASUiExlY23l1_buC46_ETjXshVe6o_OoGPYc4ZNi0JWLK4/s400/enhanced-buzz-6370-1316191965-15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655302223384988722" border="0" /></a>Pie Anyone!<br /><br /></div></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-4838548268858394102011-09-14T19:19:00.000-07:002011-09-14T20:22:32.585-07:00Healthy Curried Chicken Salad<div style="text-align: center;">I'm so glad its Wednesday. I swear the weekend can't come fast enough for me. I have been trying to eat really healthy all week and prepare all my meals at home. Last week was kind of nightmare in the planning ahead department and I ate really poorly. But not this week. 2 trips to the grocery store so far is keeping my healthy at home eating habits in check.<br />I picked up an organic rotisserie chicken from Wholefoods on Sunday and to my disappointment it was dry and had no flavor. I think someone forgot to add salt into the mix. Not the norm from what I usually experience with Wholefoods rotisserie chickens. I seriously can't eat it plain and it doesn't even taste good thrown into a salad covered with dressing. I didn't want to let the $12.00 organic chicken go to waste so with one breast left on it it and all the dark meat I decided give this chicken some moisture it's been asking for and make a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Healthy Curried Chicken Salad</span> for the rest of my lunches this week. I learned this recipe in my healthy cuisine class last semester and I make it from time to time. I just love it and I think you will too.<br />It is great served atop baby greens or inside a wrap. Tomorrow I plan to wrap it inside butter lettuce leaves. Curried Chicken Wraps! YUM! I'm super excited for my lunch tomorrow and super excited tomorrow is Thursday! <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br />Healthy Curried Chicken Salad</span><br />Meat of 1 roasted chicken shredded or 3 roasted chicken breasts chopped<br />1 red bell pepper diced<br />2 green onions thinly sliced<br />1 carrot diced<br />1 handful of yellow raisins / or try chopped mango<br />1 handful of slivered almonds<br />1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt<br />1/4 cup non-fat mayonnaise<br />2 T curry Powder (add more if needed)<br />pinch of cayenne pepper<br />1 T Lime Juice<br />Salt & Pepper to taste<br />Combine yogurt, mayo, curry, cayenne pepper and lime juice in a small bowl. Let sit in refrigerator while preparing chicken. Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl, pour curry dressing atop and mix thoroughly. Season with salt & pepper.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDH5kgqxiY5PlA5Tcdk2vHrVXBi99me0rNeUi1nKF9k_57osYT9ch3PxY9W_kUeJZ2xfZ4YMbA0oKFrmTyOXaxbHlAf723EEcOXEpqiaQhkf9h3ETxWyRLtW05NVW1gBnfkGjTWPUqQs/s1600/ccs+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDH5kgqxiY5PlA5Tcdk2vHrVXBi99me0rNeUi1nKF9k_57osYT9ch3PxY9W_kUeJZ2xfZ4YMbA0oKFrmTyOXaxbHlAf723EEcOXEpqiaQhkf9h3ETxWyRLtW05NVW1gBnfkGjTWPUqQs/s400/ccs+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652420243935382194" border="0" /></a>I saved my $12 rotisserie chicken, my money by avoiding take out, and my waistline!<br />It's almost Friday!<br />Whooohoooooo!<br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-84301305012817190832011-09-11T18:27:00.001-07:002011-09-11T20:14:13.647-07:00Grilled Peach and Corn Salad<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimyAZJQkmT_RCFGaBq2r42G-B74Xy6-dN3kIxkdTWxMtf8sW-ASO97CM-3jAHejar962q6BiZE49wvdVOHNQFv6WEQLrhwiUZOrDtQU30upNINd1-KyadfWWashTDU46JvLMf35K9VcT8/s1600/gp+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimyAZJQkmT_RCFGaBq2r42G-B74Xy6-dN3kIxkdTWxMtf8sW-ASO97CM-3jAHejar962q6BiZE49wvdVOHNQFv6WEQLrhwiUZOrDtQU30upNINd1-KyadfWWashTDU46JvLMf35K9VcT8/s400/gp+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651286571598074930" border="0" /></a>On Friday night I went to my friends house for some ridiculously delicious homemade pizza. They cook them in the oven on a pizza stone and they are just as good if not better then any pizza you could order in an Italian restaurant. They purchase top notch ingredients from Mona Lisa in Little Italy, local farmers market and Wholefoods. I knew I was in for a treat!<br />My job of the evening was to bring a salad and wine. I wanted to make something different and spoil the hosts of evening since they were going to spoil me. Also they needed a special treat to snack on while they were working hard in the kitchen to prepare those pizza's.<br />I decided a salad with grilled peaches would be the pleasing salad of the evening.<br />I made a champagne vinaigrette dressing for the salad and I also used it to coat the peaches with before grilling them. It caramelized the peaches and grilling them brought out all the sweet natural flavors.<br />I grilled the corn with salt, pepper and olive oil and once it cooled cut the corn off the cob. To Layer the salad you simply chop up butter lettuce, slices of hearts of palm, dice up avocado, grilled corn, diced shallots, and nestle the peaches into the salad and top with toasted almond slivers.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Grilled Peach & Corn Salad</span><br />2 peaches cut into wedges & grilled<br />2 ears of corn grilled<br />4 hearts of palm sliced<br />diced avocado<br />toasted slivered almonds<br />1 head butter lettuce<br />1 shallot diced<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Champagne Vinaigrette</span><br />1 small shallot<br />1 small clove of garlic<br />1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<br />2 tablespoons sugar<br />1/4 teaspoon kosher salt<br />dash of ground white pepper<br />1/2 cup champagne vinegar<br />1 1/2 cups canola oil<br />To make the dressing in a food processor or blender with metal blade process the shallot and garlic until finely minced. Add mustard, sugar, salt, pepper and vinegar. Process to combine and then slowly add the oil in a thin stream to form an emulsion.<br />Toss the peaches with some dressing and grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side until you see grill marks. Remove and let cool<br />Grill corn with salt, pepper and olive oil until done. Cool and cut off the cob.<br />Chop up lettuce and add shallots, avocado, hearts of palm, corn, and nestle in peaches. Top with toasted almonds and mix with the dressing to lightly coat the salad.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YHfw8jAGvMjWpoc4WKnJBt30c1CzZ0yz4hkvQBm0ex_xPzLPrpONsezTQ18vmLh_4i0oXfIeUjSx9R-AGWfZ5xyigFSfclpUqDJnXWLKQmCR-84GkLI3Zn4fchTjE8SfxqZuvd5efO8/s1600/gp+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YHfw8jAGvMjWpoc4WKnJBt30c1CzZ0yz4hkvQBm0ex_xPzLPrpONsezTQ18vmLh_4i0oXfIeUjSx9R-AGWfZ5xyigFSfclpUqDJnXWLKQmCR-84GkLI3Zn4fchTjE8SfxqZuvd5efO8/s400/gp+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651286065001765282" border="0" /></a>Oh and I have to share with you the pizza's of the evening. Check out the ingredients involved.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGKRQw1rZRdtClc2jVr7gYrGNgNzQx_ILN8ucGlKcR6S7tfiYF5jagVoDNxuNMxriVgmpW5w0JUGZtVdbYDpcd4vV4Oj6PTps4YotueTWQU6wbCYkeOlgXuteN_Jbaa_qukACoJ3zHFI/s1600/gp+013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGKRQw1rZRdtClc2jVr7gYrGNgNzQx_ILN8ucGlKcR6S7tfiYF5jagVoDNxuNMxriVgmpW5w0JUGZtVdbYDpcd4vV4Oj6PTps4YotueTWQU6wbCYkeOlgXuteN_Jbaa_qukACoJ3zHFI/s400/gp+013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651298455813089682" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbzOuOvxV3QRolXzXwrB2V7k4xb7vKnHD6aR8m8YY58OJKtzQ8WFLDzEpFPNCOQ5Fh3KN_DAGBiRhwTfb8nBpFjgwGQTj2Q-k1zMa3cgnkIKHegvFB4a0hGSYYTJ5HuCLUvaoT-vdP-0/s1600/gp+012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IDvKuyOljzUyQOpoyMI_8NhijgduKeLSKx3e37sZoqKpKLsEy77hqHG3FgAuqCyCooMxvVKdmBCD0QQ4NEcKEd-fVrIssAVcg47PItyS_N9DGqLd2STkvQy79SpqnNDlrlOw1bJoGxc/s400/gp+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651298137164855618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivy6dfTxLt1u6ng-g9MsBzsXqKFRqP4opaiJIS4Xj5IwrNiFTb62okNQeAQcmmf5UFIus2Q4g_5-DFGAgZtpHJn6HqMjsNwiZMjg9ha4HaY3bPG3_yTYi168Eb-NAZ9fjiXnIsAH2mNZg/s1600/gp+007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivy6dfTxLt1u6ng-g9MsBzsXqKFRqP4opaiJIS4Xj5IwrNiFTb62okNQeAQcmmf5UFIus2Q4g_5-DFGAgZtpHJn6HqMjsNwiZMjg9ha4HaY3bPG3_yTYi168Eb-NAZ9fjiXnIsAH2mNZg/s400/gp+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651297144352980690" border="0" /></a>Yeah they don't mess around when it comes to pizza night.<br />I helped with putting the corn meal on the pizza peel which insured the pizza would slide onto the pizza stone easily. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXzyAZ1S8JpquDg6ClxZm0nV_YFYxPDOuePh2yieIOkfeAn9etE17gOsD6DaHyO0X00Huw54u_ZtZg2VGotCxMtNY8yO1D9E4xhiy351DkF7JVFjnctEMa1FtOIvEwCVblsCMsJWSSxw/s1600/gp+057.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXzyAZ1S8JpquDg6ClxZm0nV_YFYxPDOuePh2yieIOkfeAn9etE17gOsD6DaHyO0X00Huw54u_ZtZg2VGotCxMtNY8yO1D9E4xhiy351DkF7JVFjnctEMa1FtOIvEwCVblsCMsJWSSxw/s400/gp+057.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651299129777271378" border="0" /></a>A rustic pizza with tomato sauce, broccoli rabe, spicy Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRb1A3Hgu2fyiizx76cuketUING1pu9jQL4p7mvimYiK49K6XMO7bVnYycp6AQhcixgBhB8lBo5X559m8bvslQsZ-zyEhNx0uhQAa6gZOKVrfwiP0IK5WSi2VLk98nul7nXivHI_Y8Zg/s1600/gp+035.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRb1A3Hgu2fyiizx76cuketUING1pu9jQL4p7mvimYiK49K6XMO7bVnYycp6AQhcixgBhB8lBo5X559m8bvslQsZ-zyEhNx0uhQAa6gZOKVrfwiP0IK5WSi2VLk98nul7nXivHI_Y8Zg/s400/gp+035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651294625617521794" border="0" /></a><br />A classic pizza made up of roasted garlic, parrano cheese, prosciutto, drizzled with white truffle oil and topped with fresh arugula.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5P3wFdaY1S5IsM4Vd_Zn2mk85jVg9oO09VnMq4HLNHg-bKElhpb4caezgGIQ9Bi01BHPbJBIhCNdVxWiHBN4NrT_cLKWOVUdISrH_xMvsIJfwYqh_CGhO03NHq6RNX_ol5yshYLosdE/s1600/gp+043.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5P3wFdaY1S5IsM4Vd_Zn2mk85jVg9oO09VnMq4HLNHg-bKElhpb4caezgGIQ9Bi01BHPbJBIhCNdVxWiHBN4NrT_cLKWOVUdISrH_xMvsIJfwYqh_CGhO03NHq6RNX_ol5yshYLosdE/s400/gp+043.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651295654096460450" border="0" /></a>A pizza topped with shrimp, mushrooms, mozzarella, red sauce and fresh basil.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06yGcrXQVYpacHfq3AKEBQQlANF4IJRNlTttW2vlRijlm06IJSl9M4fL1PQKDrQzkNaF1dtLbSpZWyaZMXGzSA6TwFoUPSP0qBcK7sPP3iJnB6UUvd7dek3Qry5XbB4kU58BhB9SrG-Y/s1600/gp+050.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06yGcrXQVYpacHfq3AKEBQQlANF4IJRNlTttW2vlRijlm06IJSl9M4fL1PQKDrQzkNaF1dtLbSpZWyaZMXGzSA6TwFoUPSP0qBcK7sPP3iJnB6UUvd7dek3Qry5XbB4kU58BhB9SrG-Y/s400/gp+050.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651295930985293858" border="0" /></a>Oh it was an awesome weekend indeed. Thanks to all who made it so great. You know who you are.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380993361761681345.post-59696897072375946892011-09-01T09:41:00.000-07:002011-09-01T10:12:40.780-07:00Lot's To Eat Up In September<div style="text-align: center;">I cant believe September is already here but I have never been more excited about it!
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> For all you foodies out there September is the month that will bring pure pleasure to your palates. The first event this month is happening on September 8th and is called <span style="font-weight: bold;">
<br />Taste Of Down Town</span>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFBrI0X2yQZfifIW0YqWbED-ATFjOd0117Zm2ohQt2un_qrNsmuyyaf7hfi6MCEjesG3Wa9rIXIH9tnfTwe0IRYHKvjVvmax4Pfzu575cq4cHfAtmUqkpNzuVxJrP1SgMh5uXorvH3hY/s1600/TDTposter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFBrI0X2yQZfifIW0YqWbED-ATFjOd0117Zm2ohQt2un_qrNsmuyyaf7hfi6MCEjesG3Wa9rIXIH9tnfTwe0IRYHKvjVvmax4Pfzu575cq4cHfAtmUqkpNzuVxJrP1SgMh5uXorvH3hY/s400/TDTposter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647434598356341154" border="0" /></a>It's tasty a sampling event that features over 55 fantastic restaurants in the East Village, Gaslamp, and Financial District. Tickets are $30.00 in advance and $35.00 the day of and you can purchase tickets <a href="https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=1526&cartID=c8ea5ed1-fc03-4364-b6f1-8e16b7de5329">here</a>. The event starts at 5pm and ends at 9pm.
<br />See you there!
<br />Another one of my favorite incredible food events is <a href="http://www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com/">San Diego Restaurant Week</a> taking place September 18th-23rd. Its a treasured event in San Diego and the perfect time to try out some new or old restaurants you have been wanting to check out. All discounted menus are pre-fixed and now there is 2 course lunch options for $10, $15, and $20. Dinner includes 3 courses for $20, $30 and $40. Make your reservations soon because things book up fast.
<br />You can check out the full list of participating restaurants <a href="http://www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com/restaurant-list/">here</a>.
<br />Now if this doesn't get you excited for September I don't know what will! Lots to eat up this September....start booking!
<br /></div>Marci Flasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082215446726160665noreply@blogger.com0