Food Maker, Chef, and Traveling Diner
Las Vegas…. what a crazy, interesting, evocative, and mischievous place to visit. It’s one of my favorite places to people watch and remember why I am where I am now and not where I used to be. Brandon’s grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousin live in …
Sin City has its alluring qualities and flashy devilish charms, but hidden amongst the countless yards of alcohol and not so flattering clothing choices, are the sweet and deliciously decadent, which my boyfriend and I found on our trip around the strip. Brandon is the …
I guess I never really understood all the hoopla about Valentine’s Day. Maybe the romantic memo missed me somewhere along the lines. My childhood memories of Valentine’s Day involved receiving some kind of yummy red cupcake from my mom and a card with a box of candies, along with a big hug and kiss, from my dad; that’s all I’ve ever needed. As I grew up and became a chef, the prospect of Valentine’s Day grew dimmer and dimmer. You develop a hatred of heart-shaped anything and the dining aspect is one of the busiest and biggest days of the year, which, of course, leads to many terrible problems and mishaps, all of which usually include someone just not getting it. But overall, a feeling of later drunken accomplishment sets in after a couple glasses of champagne. I’m glad I didn’t have to deal with that this year.
This year, like every year, I celebrate the people who I care about the most. And most of all this year, I feel a sense of caring and understanding that I hope everyone can feel for their loved ones all year around. I see Valentine’s Day as a reminder of the love that everyone can possess and the honesty that we can all share with one another over an indulgent piece of chocolate, some pretty flowers, a nice meal or a loving whisper of thanks. I hope each and every one of you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day.
My day was filled with sweet smells and the savory satisfaction of cooking a big meal for some very special people.
Valentine’s Day Menu
Pan Seared Chilean Seabass with Roasted Garlic, Chardonnay and Thyme Beurre Blanc
Braised Sake, Mirin and Rosso Wine Short Ribs with Broccoli Stems, Green Peppers and Roasted Oyster Mushrooms
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Orange Cauliflower with Pepperoncinis
Roasted Candy Cane Beets with Shaved Easter Radishes, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Squaw Croutons and Creamy Avocado Black Truffle Vinaigrette
Dark Chocolate Strawberries
One of my favorite menus. So fun and delicious!
Cheers
-Unrivaledkitch
Love yourself Everyday! Happy Valentines… I don’t really stand on the same side of the street when it comes to Valentines day but my best wish is to show people that you don’t just need one day to show people you love them. You need …
You know when you have Chinese food? And they serve you those almond cookies that are really flat kinda shinny on top and have a sliced almond on them? yeah those? Well i had a craving and i thought to myself why the hell not. …
I hope every one is sharing these awesome days of happiness with the people you love and the friendships you cherish. I’m so grateful for you all and I hope you have an amazing end of the year and beginning of a new one!
I’ve been a super busy girl lately. Holiday food galore
I just finished cleaning a storm in my kitchen and I’m still cooking its 1.21 in the morning. Ah so worth it.
We had a beautiful Christmas eve dinner held at my brothers condo with his in laws and my family beautiful. I didn’t take pictures but I made stuffing, mashed potatoes, salad, roasted red pepper hummus, fruit salad, and scampi. We also had Prime rib, ham, and Vietnamese spring rolls. Delicious. I threw together most of the things i made in about an hour and a 1/2 cause i was in south gate with my mom sister Bachan to visit my moms mom my grandma Ruth and my great grandma tony who just celebrated her 96th birthday today, saw cousins and aunts and uncles i haven’t seen in a long time. It was awesome. And then we brought over the food to my brothers and all ate so much and sang a little karaoke on wii Such a wonderful day!
Tomorrow we’ll head to my mom and dads which may be one of the last Christmas mornings there because the family is sadly outgrowing my childhood home but I made it clear nothing was stopping us this year. So i have to be up early and get some stuff together for more family fun for the day.
I made Pozole and Tamales this year about 150 tamales actually and a gigantic amount of Pozole but its almost gone which is great. they both came out amazing and I do have recipes but those will probably be written in about a week but here’s a little preview.
Also I’ve been Baking more…
And tomorrow I’m doing sushi, croquettes, and wontons
Again Merry Christmas Guys <3
Pozole
I have to say this Pozole is one of the best things I’ve made… and making it takes about 5-6 hours but the end result is something out of this world
Chocolate Peanut butter Marshmallow crunch
Double Dark Chocolate Mint Cookies
But I bake on Occasion… I’d sell a bulldozer of sugar for salt any day of the week… But of course with the season were in I can’t get myself away from it. I’m tired of dry boring cookies out of the package or even …