Friday, May 06, 2016

Quebec Birthday, 39 again

A meal at IXbistro in Quebec City

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I did it. I ate horse. Don't tell my kids.  Outstanding texture in the seared meat and textural and flavor compliments in the garnish 

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Trout: on celeriac purée with a tart fennel slaw and blood orange hollandaise

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Foie as dessert: spongy white bread layered with brown sugar cream, topped with (macerated, sautéed, frozen & shaved) foie gras and puffed quinoa


Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Visiting colleges or searching the country for great food. You decide!


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Mahnomin porridge at Hell's Kitchen 

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The perfect Minnesotan meal @ Bachelor Farmer:
Pork belly confit
Duck breast with parsnips under a brick
Wild rice with bacon and herbs
Popover with honey butter
Sticky toffee pudding with ginger toffee 


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Blackbird on Nicollett: 

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Hickory Park in Ames Iowa

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Prairie canary in Grinnell Iowa 

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Pork belly lettuce wrap