The knives I use primarily are Moritaka Deba 180mm for cutting fish, poultry, and my workhorse is a Moritaka Gyuto 270mm. They are extremely well balanced. Feel amazing like it’s an extension of your hand. http://www.chefknivestogo.com/moritaka-knives.html Here are some resources that are helpful for sharpening: http://www.youtube.com/user/Korinjapaneseknives Keep it sharp and ready, E …
Test test! I’m testing posting on the blog from my phone, so here’s two pictures with rough instructions. As with most simple recipes, the quality of ingredients is paramount to the final dish, so get top quality everything. The pasta I use here is rustichella bucatini, the Uni is Maruka from San Diego (larger than …
On KPCC/SCPR today www.kpcc.org Check out more photos and stories – direct link here: http://www.scpr.org/programs/take-two/2013/12/06/34980/california-farmers-call-in-wild-boar-hunters-to-co On the left hand side you can listen to the piece! I reuploaded the wild boar ragu recipe video, and will write you detailed instructions in case you want it 🙂 to come.
I’m pretty sure that a meal at Eleven Madison Park, the number 5 restaurant in the world (not that it matters) was the perfect bookend to an awesome week and half in NYC. I believe the opening was Da Wong with Quintarelli’s wines. Eleven Madison Park has this beautiful entryway. Is this called a courtyard? And actually, I’m still …
America! the writing is on the wall
Things have gotten busy. No I haven’t become a non-bachelor ;). HAHAahaha. I have a few things I want to write about but haven’t had the time, but now that I’m home for a few days I will cover: Friend’s Bachelor party.
Literally watching your friend have a successful hunt in front of your eyes is soooo satisfying, and like watching magic unfold. Every time it happens I’d argue that it can be even more satisfying than catching something yourself. I spent the night picking 30 pounds of grapes, 60 pounds of pomegranates and #hunting a 325 pound #wildboar w/ Ori Menashe …
So I sent my friend a link for my new website and she came back with a different link eligible bachelor?? I guess I made MSN’s 39 Most Eligible Bachelors under 39 list LOL LINK HERE I always say FOODISLOVE so… anyway some NFL and NBA players (KEVIN LOVE!) are on here too! …
fresh fish, fresh greens, fresh truffles… check out more of the menu
Menu + wine pairing; the amuse and there will be a platter of crudo per table.
So I got an email: Hi Erik, Sorry to bother you. I wanna pick your brain. If you had to bring something for a pot luck what are the top 5 things/ dishes (appies can be included) you would make? 🙂 I had to ask. Thanks in advance. Short version: Dear —–, I don’t …