Eastern Market Cheese

Shari brought us a variety of cheeses from Eastern Market in Washington DC. We stared eating it on Sunday morning, now that's a breakfast for Champions!
Pure Happiness!

5 out of 5 forks!

Artisanal Bistro

This weekend my Mother in law, Shari came to visit from Washington DC so I though it would be the perfect opportunity to visit one of my very favorite NYC restaurants, Artisanal Bistro!
http://www.artisanalbistro.com/
 Yes they do fondue but this is not just any campy fondue, it is CHEESE GARLIC AND TEQUILA FONDUE! YES PLEASE! We had been walking around New York all day long so when we finally sat down for our meal at the beautiful french bistro, we were ravenous and ready for some warm gooey cheese and bread! A side of Palm Frites was added to satisfy our moaning bellies. (That's French Fries for those who don't speak the salty tongue of the Parisians) Add a glass of wine or beer and we were in perfect foodie bliss!

The main course was divine as well! I had the Hanger steak and it was melt in your mouth perfection! Shari had the Wild Mushroom Rissotto with fava beans and Black Truffle butter that looked and tasted heavenly.  Matt had the Chicken under a brick (Love that title) he said he never had such a juicy chicken! Sorry there are no photos but I was much to concerned with eating then taking a picture at that moment. ;)

5 out of 5 Forks!
We had a fantastic time! Everything was amazing!
Thanks so very Much Shari!

Home cooked Salmon and Pea Salad

Matt asked me if I wanted to try to cook salmon this past weekend. I said I have never tried but that I would take on the challenge. Found this recipe and went for it!

Salmon with Harissa
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Salmon-with-Harissa/Detail.aspx

Went to Whole Foods and found a lovely fillet of Salmon. For those who don't know, like myself one fillet is good for two people.

The recipe is really simple, just some Harissa (a hot chili sauce that comes in a can), mayo,  lemon, onion, paprika, OJ and a dash of white wine. Flynn was very interested in checking my quality of work.

 The Pea salad was also really easy but be sure to go to a grocery store where the staff can help you determine the difference between snow peas, snap peas and regular shelled peas. Lots of peas here people!  If you don't like capers, do what I did, just use some good olives from your store's olive bar.

Pea Salad with Basil and Pea Shoots
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alexandra-guarnaschelli/pea-salad-with-basil-and-pea-shoots-recipe/index.html 

Bam! Done! It was really delicious if I do say so myself. Matt loved it!!!!
He said 5 out of 5 forks! Wowie!!! Going to keep this recipe around.