Beef and Blueberries
by TT August 6th, 2012 | Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes
My husband and I spent part of a weekend in Boston recently. After scheduling a day of work meetings in the city, we decided to make it into a combination work/pleasure trip by spending the night and next day nibbling and adventuring through Boston. After a round of post-work drinks at Dillon's, we headed over to Newbury Street for dinner at Tapeo. We had been there previously for an afternoon snack and drink and were looking forward to a meal of tapas dishes. Although the atmosphere was mediocre, the food was excellent. One of our favorite dishes was Pato
Zucchini Parmesan
by TT July 23rd, 2012 | Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes
My husband has been talking about eggplant parmesan quite frequently. While eggplant is an ingredient that I incorporate into our Tapas Monday on a semi-regular basis, I don't make eggplant parmesan all that often. If I do, I usually cook it with little oil and breading. However, I knew that he was thinking of the breaded and fried version.
After a busy week, we planned to have a quiet Sunday at home. With nothing but a few work projects on our schedules, I decided to make a mid-afternoon meal that could be enjoyed while watching a movie and relaxing. My
After a busy week, we planned to have a quiet Sunday at home. With nothing but a few work projects on our schedules, I decided to make a mid-afternoon meal that could be enjoyed while watching a movie and relaxing. My
Boqueria Flatiron, New York, NY
by TT June 25th, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews
Summer has returned, and with it, so has my increase in business travel. With a little bit of coordination, my husband and I usually are able to schedule our business travels so that they align for the same dates in the same city. Last week was our first week of such travels, which we started with meetings in New York City. There are many wonderful things about traveling to NYC, but one of my favorite features is the wide array of restaurants available- all open late into the night.
As our travel had us in New York on a Monday
As our travel had us in New York on a Monday
Leek & Goat Cheese Mini-Tarts
by TT March 29th, 2012 | Appetizers
Although the sources of inspiration for my cooking may vary, I think the inspiration for this dish was unique. Over the weekend I made lobster newburg for my husband's birthday. As this was a dish I'd never made, I reviewed many recipes, seeking what seemed like the perfect combination of ingredients. In the end I debated between two recipes, finally choosing one that utilized a roux.
After our dinner on Sunday evening, our 15 year old asked why we had leeks in the refrigerator. I then realized that while shopping I had purchased all of the ingredients for the recipe
After our dinner on Sunday evening, our 15 year old asked why we had leeks in the refrigerator. I then realized that while shopping I had purchased all of the ingredients for the recipe
Maple Apple Mustard
by TT March 15th, 2012 | Spreads & Sauces
I know I've written about it many times, but I thoroughly adore Tapas Mondays. Even though it means not eating dinner until after 9:00, it is such a wonderful way to start the workweek. The kids are in bed, working on homework, or entertaining themselves on a different floor of the house. The dining room is lit by candles, and my husband and I sit down to a delicious dinner and some prosecco.
Many of these nights involve a fair amount of cooking. While the kids eat their dinner, I am working on that night's menu. However, sometimes there are
Many of these nights involve a fair amount of cooking. While the kids eat their dinner, I am working on that night's menu. However, sometimes there are