A delightful dining experience at Harvey House, inspired by its feature on Top Chef. The meal showcased elevated Great Lakes Cuisine, highlighted by dishes like pan-seared walleye with horseradish sabayon. The ambiance complemented the exceptional service.
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Culinary Journeys – Kyoto, Japan, Part 2
In Kyoto, the journey included visits to museums, temples, and whisky experiences. Highlights included Sanjusangen-do's 1001 Kannon statues and a distillery on Lake Biwa. Culinary adventures featured seafood and whisky pairings, culminating in a return to Isami Sushi. The trip concluded with a bullet train ride back to Tokyo, reflecting on the journey.
Culinary Journeys – Kyoto, Japan, Part 1
Continuing our culinary journey through Japan, echoing Basho's haiku style. Recounting experiences with traditional and modern Japanese meals, highlighting kaiseki dining and street food. Connecting food with culture, emphasizing the flavors of sushi, matcha, and regional cuisine, while exploring themes of tradition and creativity.
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice and Apple Butter Gravy
The post discusses recreating okonomiyaki sauce inspired by Tokyo, using fruit and savory ingredients like apple butter. A recipe for acorn squash stuffed with wild rice and topped with apple butter gravy is presented. This dish adds depth of flavor and texture, merging influences from Japanese cuisine with Great Lakes tradition.
The Pink Rachel – A Rueben’s 2nd cousin
If we consider the Rueben and the Rachel as sibling sandwiches, then this is a couple variations from a Rachel, which I am hereby dubbing The Pink Rachel. For quick tutorial on the history of the Rueben, go to Max & Louie's New York Diner, which is in fact in San Antonio, TX. There are [...]
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