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May 17, 2013
A lovely birthday to say the least. 40 gifts from Charlie? You are a lucky man.
Besos,
D
40th birthday, a cookbook (a gift to me), a sacred city, and a memorable dinner
Charlie gave me 40 gifts for my 40th birthday in November of last year. One of the gifts was Jerusalem, A Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi. Like 99.9% of the cookbooks (of the thousand plus we have) that we have, which never go opened, or used - I had thought this one will also be put to rest o...
Poor you, stuck in the Napa Valley. ;-)
Eggs - A seasonal delight that delights beyond belief
Egss - Of course we wonder if the goose, duck or chicken came first or the egg. But it hardly matters, In end, it is tha magic that is unleashed on our tongues and through that on our senses that is all exceptional, especially at this time of the year. Our girls are in high pro...
Your sarcasm is duly noted.
David
Book Signing and Sharing of Tastes - Gardenworks, Salem
Meet the Authors & Sample Favorite Recipes Join us Friday, December 16 from 4-8 p.m. to meet the authors of the new cookbook, Masala Farm, which highlights Washington County farms and local foods. Renown chef, Suvir Saran and co-author Charlie Burd,will be at Gardenworks introducing this beau...
You were quite charming with Martha Stewart.
Book Signing and Sharing of Tastes - Gardenworks, Salem
Meet the Authors & Sample Favorite Recipes Join us Friday, December 16 from 4-8 p.m. to meet the authors of the new cookbook, Masala Farm, which highlights Washington County farms and local foods. Renown chef, Suvir Saran and co-author Charlie Burd,will be at Gardenworks introducing this beau...
Are you going to share the experience of meeting/greeting your adoring fans? Your book clutched tightly in their hands, sweaty from the anticipation of meeting you both!
Happy New Year.
D
Book Signing and Sharing of Tastes - Gardenworks, Salem
Meet the Authors & Sample Favorite Recipes Join us Friday, December 16 from 4-8 p.m. to meet the authors of the new cookbook, Masala Farm, which highlights Washington County farms and local foods. Renown chef, Suvir Saran and co-author Charlie Burd,will be at Gardenworks introducing this beau...
An astounding moment for all of humanity.
What’s the reason for opposing this again? Watch:
You were here recently? :-(
Joyce Goldstein - An artist, chef, cook, sage thinker, brilliant mind, savvy visionary and fantastic friend
San Francicso has a very special place in my heart. It is a town, a village of the most cosmopolitan energy to me. It is also as beautiful as any city I have ever been to. Then there is the underbelly of SF which is gritty and dark - that adds to the character of the city. It has Joyce Goldste...
Darling picture of Charlie and the babes.... Warms my heart......
Besos,
D
As we mourn situation in Japan, our "girls" thrill us with babies
Charlie holding a baby that looks all about chocolate. Also resembles his mommy almost entirely. The markings are all brown. Darker or light, they are chocolate as chocolate can be. The babies were found Saturday night, and were born all naturally. Marc Durrin, the caretaker found them and ale...
Very moving Suvir. Thank you.
Lovingly -
D
Winter is almost over, Japan sadly feels tragic tremors, but Spring lies ahead
As I am preparing to leave for the farm from NYC, I could not but take a deep breath and remember the many wonderful moments Charlie and I savored in amazing Japan. How shocked, sad and upset we both were as we woke up to the news of the earthquakes. I know we have yet to fathom the overall di...
Why focus on the past? We have enough racism, hate and now violent vitriol to deal with. Palin, the Tea Baggers and her friends at Fox News need to own up to the tragedy that took place in Tucson. I cannot believe that it has come to rabid politics in a country founded on the idea of 'freedom' - though the Native Americans were raped and pillaged to do so.
Ugh.
D
Words that should OUTRAGE ALL!
New York Times, December 16, 2010 Nearly 40 Years Later, Kissinger’s Words Stir Fresh Outrage Among Jews By CLYDE HABERMAN Richard M. Nixon has long been the Freddy Krueger of American political life. You know in your bones that he is destined to keep returning. Sure enough, though dead 16 yea...
Ah Suvir, cleaning up Rose's work space. THAT speaks volumes! LOL xoxo
Rose Levy Beranbaum - A rose unlike any rose even a rose would know
How blessed we all were in North Country to have had Rose visit us with her able assistant Woody. The class at Battenkill Kitchen, the appearance on Dinner at Eight with Sally Longo and her stay at our farm shall always enrich our lives forever. Thanks Rose! Thank you Michael, for havin...
You lived in the Village? Interesting. I don't see it, but interesting. xoxo
Best Ever Banana Bread
Every holiday season, in my previous life, when I was with my ex and lived at the Hudosn Mews in Greenwich Village in NYC, our neighbors Susan and Joe would leave a beautifully packed bag of banana bread on our door. This is Susan’s mother’s recipe. I love this recipe because the cake is exce...
Hello stranger -
I hope you are feeling better. You don't drive? hmmmm....very interesting.
When I'm under the weather, alone is best for me. My roommate is a terrible nurse and that only makes me feel worse.
Best,
David
Am I wrong? Crazy? Or is this OK to eat when sick?
How excited I was to have another day at the farm. This one - all alone! Usually scared to be alone, I am finally getting used to this scenario. Little did I know I will have many more days alone. Woke up Tuesday with shivers and high fever, runny eyes and nose, a congested chest. Symptoms of ...
Well done Suvir. But I'm not surprised, Rose's recipes (and instruction) are always spot on. Now I'm compelled to purchase her latest book.
I have a lovely recipe for a "Whipped Cream Cake" from my pastry school days. Baked in a tradition cake pan and delicious. I'll have to do a comparison one day.
Best,
David
Whipped Cream Cake - Heavenly Taste Makes Me Homesick!
Baking and eating cake could not get any simpler. In Rose Levy Beranbaum's new book - Rose's Heavenly Cakes, she shares a recipe for Whipped Cream Cake, that takes you to heaven without much effort. Rather, with absolutely no effort. This is easy cooking and heavenly living at its best. Buy th...
I also meant to mention my return to La Farine in the Rockridge section of Oakland,CA. Still as magical as the first time I stepped in that shop (with my mentor Don Eryck - RIP) 33 years ago. This is the bakery that introduced the world to the magic of making the "Morning Bun" with croissant dough. A treat that many bakers have copied since and honored Jacqueline - the first owner of La Farine who created this masterpiece.
Boulangerie Etretat in Yamazaki - A call for us to wake up and do what is right
Mana Itoh and her husband Tomohiro Furuta have a wonderful pastry shop a stones throw from the Yamazaki train station, a short trip from downtown Kyoto. We were at the Yamazaki train station for a very different reason. We had eaten a hearty and amazing breakfast. Sated our sweet tooths with w...
This is exactly the kind of shop I would love to have.
To quote you, "The couple are happy to give residents something plain and real. Honest and beautiful."
My philosophy 100% in regards to Patisserie/Boulangerie.
A beautiful and inspiring post. Merci Monsieur.
Boulangerie Etretat in Yamazaki - A call for us to wake up and do what is right
Mana Itoh and her husband Tomohiro Furuta have a wonderful pastry shop a stones throw from the Yamazaki train station, a short trip from downtown Kyoto. We were at the Yamazaki train station for a very different reason. We had eaten a hearty and amazing breakfast. Sated our sweet tooths with w...
Your tributes are incredibly touching Suvir. Thank you for sharing them with us.
How thrilling to read a post by Mai Pham. My roommate and I easily drive 1.5 hours to have dinner in our very favorite restaurant - Lemongrass in Sacramento.
xo
D
Michael Batterberry - Begins a new chapter of his brilliant life
Founding Editor of Food Arts and Food and Wine Magazine, passes from this life into the next. Leaving behind millions world-wide to continue his legacy of using food as a means of living ones own passion and also bringing the world to the plate of diners. Certainly I mourn his loss as the Mic...
Looks as if the folks at Ravenous deleted my post wit the link to your blog. ;-)
Ravenous - Good Fries, Bad Attitude.
The sight of the owner scratching her nose and not bothering to even wipe her hands on a napkin, let alone wash her hands, should have told me everything I needed to know. But this may have been the most pleasant thing proprietor Lauren could have done or said. Since the website for Ravenous do...
I agree with cherries and pits. Yikes.
I do not have her new book. Until my roommate and I install some shelving to support my cookbook addiction - I have cut down on my acquisition of new cook books. LOL
D
PS: To date my favorite clafoutis recipe is from Eric Ripert - http://aveceric.com/recipe-Get-Toasted---Raspberry-Clafouti-25.html
I am not afraid to admit that a very pretty face can cloud my judgement. LOL
D
Sour Cherries In Verjus - preserved for the months ahead
Last year we had hoped to can in jars whole pitted sour cherries to serve with pound cake, over ice cream or layered into black forest cake. It never happened. We made jam out of almost all of them. And the rest we devoured greedily. This year we bought over 30 pounds of sour cherries. And 10 ...
I saw this in today's paper and thought of your cherries. Flo never steers us wrong!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/18/FDDG1EA8O2.DTL
Sour Cherries In Verjus - preserved for the months ahead
Last year we had hoped to can in jars whole pitted sour cherries to serve with pound cake, over ice cream or layered into black forest cake. It never happened. We made jam out of almost all of them. And the rest we devoured greedily. This year we bought over 30 pounds of sour cherries. And 10 ...
You have built it, they will come. Certainly all of your high profile connections will post your blog url on their sites?
Not sure about the Hicks connection. Mine began in Illinois. That's where my papa was from.
D
Sour Cherries In Verjus - preserved for the months ahead
Last year we had hoped to can in jars whole pitted sour cherries to serve with pound cake, over ice cream or layered into black forest cake. It never happened. We made jam out of almost all of them. And the rest we devoured greedily. This year we bought over 30 pounds of sour cherries. And 10 ...
Well said Suvir. You are much more "generous" then I. If I had had your experience(s) I would never consider stepping foot in to the place again.
D
Ravenous - Good Fries, Bad Attitude.
The sight of the owner scratching her nose and not bothering to even wipe her hands on a napkin, let alone wash her hands, should have told me everything I needed to know. But this may have been the most pleasant thing proprietor Lauren could have done or said. Since the website for Ravenous do...
Beautiful photographs Suvir. I do hope at some point you will publish a book of all of your beautiful photos and writings.
When I come to visit I will make you a delicious cherry pie with your gorgeous cherries.
D
PS: My last name is Hicks. ;-)
Sour Cherries In Verjus - preserved for the months ahead
Last year we had hoped to can in jars whole pitted sour cherries to serve with pound cake, over ice cream or layered into black forest cake. It never happened. We made jam out of almost all of them. And the rest we devoured greedily. This year we bought over 30 pounds of sour cherries. And 10 ...
LOL. I'm sure some uptight foodie would have my head for that description. ;-)
Tis' the season of Jam
You know there is no reason to be lazy when nature is busy gifting us edible treasures that deserve our labor, care, kitchen-wizardry and ought to be preserved for the year ahead. When Brian Talmadge of Black Lab Fruits and Vegetables out of Greenwich, NY emailed me with news that he had black ...
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