We went home to Illinois last month to visit Arne’s parents. When we were planning the trip, they surprised and delighted me by suggesting that we go out to a new restaurant, which Arne described to me as “fancy Korean-French.” The name did not get passed along, so I was in suspense as to what…
Archives for June 2016
Cookbook Review: Koreatown
As excited as I am by Korean cooking, I’ve had trouble finding a Korean cookbook that really thrilled me. I do have the Momofuku cookbook – it’s the source for my beloved kimchi recipe – but it’s a very cheffy cookbook and does not feature the sort of dishes one finds in a typical Korean…
Eating ABQ: Gatos y Galletas, the Cat Cafe
Update: Gatos y Galletas closed in November 2016. There’s a new cafe in town, unlike any other. Meet Gatos y Galletas, the only restaurant in Albuquerque where you can sip your coffee surrounded by cats.
Smoked Trout and Strawberry Salad with Sweet Cream Dressing
The strawberries have been a surprise of the most delightful kind. As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, I am a deeply lazy gardener. I never remember to water, so we set up an automatic system. I’m terrible about deadheading (as you can see in the photo below, with all that sprouted mustard in the top…