PREF·ACE
/’prefəs/
an introduction, typically stating it’s subject, scope, or aims
A quick introduction to my brain…complicated and filled with nonsense. Well, that was simple. With everything going on, I found that my brain is the most calm when I’m in the kitchen. Maybe it’s the smells, maybe the blissful knowing that I’m going to be eating soon, maybe it’s the open bottle of wine or cognac. Let’s be honest, what kitchen or meal is complete without a bit of liquid FIRE! One thing’s for sure is that it’s all about friends gathering around a meal and having great conversations together.
This blog is exactly that…the exploration of foods and allowing the conversations to fluidly take it’s turns around the history and life of the dishes and the people enjoying them.
This past weekend I got to spend some time with my fr-amily (friend+family), RJ & Francis and their boy, Jordan. It was a last minute, impromptu visit and brunch at their beautiful mid-century modern home in Mid-City, CA. Honestly, most of my meals with my friends are very spontaneous and we work with what we have readily available. I was planning on going to the farmers market at The Grove and decided pick up some prosciutto de parma and olives. Along with puff pastry, steak, and garlic, we decided to do a simple brunch meal:
· Parmesan encrusted puff pastry toast with an olive & rosemary tapenade spread & topped with prosciutto
· Medium rare rib eye steak with roasted garlic bulb
· Last but never least, MIMOSA (part bubbly part orange juice…ALL healthy for the body and mind)!!
**I originally wanted to add a poached egg on the puff toast but TOTALLY failed! I’ve poached eggs before, no problem but sometimes, it just doesn’t work out as planned…and that’s ok! Next time!!
The time I get with RJ+Francis and any friends over a meal is so special. Food really does bring people together and closer by opening up communication…talking about their troubles & frustrations, their happiness & future goals. I cherish all of these moments and hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Like Anthony Bourdain said “You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.”
Maybe this will inspire you to try exploring in your own kitchen. Remember, the kitchen is your very own laboratory…discovery by trying is the best way to cook…even if it means failing and trying again. Fear of failure should never stop you from trying something new. NOT DOING is in essence FAILURE.
Thanks and happy meals!!
theCULINARY·IST
**a special THANK YOU to RJ Guillermo for his beautiful eye and photography**
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