French Fridays with Dorie I wanted to write a poetic masterpiece describing all manner of involuntary memories my recent encounter these Honey Spiced Madeleines provoked of me. That sort of thing is my stock in trade at Sis. Boom [blog!] after all and I do hate to disappoint! This perfect, tiny, fall predicting jewel […]
Tilapia with Mustard and Capers
“Hello?” It always struck me as odd that I still answer the phone as if I don’t know who is on the other end of the call. Modern technology has given me the luxury of not having to answer the phone unless I know for sure who it is yet I have not updated […]
September 19, 2011 by 17 Comments
Toasted Coconut Ice Cream (w/Mango Sorbet)
There are times when I am suddenly quite susceptible to the power of suggestion. I get a bit caught off guard by it to tell you the truth. Perhaps I am just being lazy and lack the energy necessary to summon up creativity and initiative. You know, those essential elements required to come up with […]
August 29, 2011 by 15 Comments
Café Salle Pleyel Hamburger
French Fridays with Dorie “It has the taste of forbidden, the illicit – the subversive, even.” This quote was from Hélène Samuel, Dories Greenspan’s bestie, and no, she was not describing my food writing style. She wasn’t even talking about the latest Paris nightclub, Karl Lagerfeld’s latest season, or some fancy, overly-frothy or obscenely-dense chocolate […]
August 26, 2011 by 30 Comments
Bison Burger with Slow Roasted Tomatoes
They say “the only way to get a good burger is to make your burger at home.” I’m sure this is not meant to be a universal truth – everyone knows that some people manage to make quite horrible burgers at home. To make a bad burger at home I think is really something of […]
August 21, 2011 by 10 Comments
Garam Masala Deviled Eggs
I have to say these Garam Masala Deviled Eggs are surprisingly good. I’ve said it before: Deviled eggs used to make me wretch. The slightest whiff of a hard-cooked egg yolk would trigger my gag reflex initiating a fierce struggle to throw off the resulting wave of panic and nausea. Mom never bought my kitchen theatrics […]
August 19, 2011 by 5 Comments
OC Fair “Personal Blog Post”
Winner: Gerard’s Tart!
I f you could get past the Ferris Wheel and assorted whirly gigs, make your way beyond the abundant a rtery-clogging food offerings (“deep fried candy bars!”) and the odorous livestock exhibits you might have eventually wandered into the considerable Culinary Arts Pavilion at the 2011 Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, California. Among the […]
August 14, 2011 by 21 Comments
Frozen Bananas Dipped in Chocolate
A Special Post for our Second Blogoversary! This Frozen Bananas Dipped in Chocolate post marks Sis Boom Blog’s second “Blogoversary”! I’m still blaming and cursing Ms. Fig for this whole thing and now I see she hasn’t even posted since April! Sigh. If I quit I can I blame her for that too? Every time […]
July 23, 2011 by 15 Comments
The Liberté Cocktail
I know its not considered correct these days to say “I need a drink”. As if “needing a drink” puts you one stop short of addiction. But fuck, I really needed this one. I mean NEE…DED. For medicinal purposes or course. I’m sure my doctor would have prescribed one (or two as the case turned […]
July 16, 2011 by 14 Comments
Pistachio Ice Cream – Learn from it!
It goes without saying that foods bring about memories but did you ever stop to consider that they also have a duty to impart life’s more simple lessons on us? Obviously I knew about the memories part for I wouldn’t even have a blog if memories weren’t part of most recipes. That said, I hadn’t […]
July 13, 2011 by 16 Comments
Salmon and Tomatoes en Papillote
French Fridays with Dorie Summer is finally here which means nobody I know has any time for anything. I got home at 8:30PM tonight and I certainly didn’t have time to cook a French dinner (or even a “French” dinner.) But hey, its Thursday and I started this French Friday w Dorie project and even […]
July 8, 2011 by 24 Comments
Cy Twombly: April 25, 1928 – July 5, 2011
I’m sorry to interrupt your regular food programming but today I was saddened to read of artist Cy Twombly’s passing just yesterday. He has nothing to do with food but quite a lot to do with this blog. Does this piece of his entitled “Cold Stream” (from 1966) look familiar? If so you are one […]
July 7, 2011 by 3 Comments
Lime Mascarpone Sorbet
I’m sure you are tempted to start in on me with some”that’s not sorbet, it’s sherbet” stuff. I wouldn’t blame you. Most definitions will turn on the introduction of a dairy to move the dish from sorbet territory into sherbet-land. My boyfriend David Lebovitz will still tell you he sees “the terms used interchangeably, even […]
July 5, 2011 by 7 Comments
Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs Chunky Beets & Icy Red Onion Salad & Cardamom Rice Pilaf
French Friday’s with Dorie “Just eat your beets then you can have dessert.” I can still hear the sound of my mom’s voice admonishing me as a kid to just finish them. I let her do it but I never did tell her my secret. When beets were served I would always save them to […]
July 1, 2011 by 18 Comments
Rhubarb Parfait in Jars
French Fridays with Dorie I’ve been trying to no avail to think up some witty prose about this rhubarb parfait to share with you. Rhubarb just isn’t that funny. In fact, it usually looks a bit scary sitting in the produce section after its long flight or truck ride to the market. To my eyes […]
June 22, 2011 by 15 Comments
