On vacation... cooking and eating many wonderful things. Enjoy the photos here:
A Trip of a Lifetime - Italy 2003
- Synchronicity. It was just the right place to go, the right time in our lives, the right combination of every element involved. What a blessing to have the chance to spend 10 days with your father - as an adult - to speak of all kinds of things, to visit your roots, re-trace the steps of your grandfather (and his father) and encounter magic and wonder at every turn...
Another Trip of a Lifetime - Italy 2006
- Twice in a lifetime seems too much, but it was just as good the second time as the first. In many aspects, it was even better; closer with family than ever before. And flying back First Class because of an airline error wasn't bad either...
Butterfly World 07
- A Saturday morning trip to Butterfly World in Coral Springs, FL ends up surpassing our expectations in every way. It was like walking into a dream.
Butterfly World - Again!
- When Grandpa and Grandma came down to Florida at Christmastime 2007, we just had to show them how cool Butterfly World was.
Cape Cod 03
- Our first father/daughter trip together. We travelled up to Cape Cod to see grandparents and find Blueberries!!! And some seafood and ice cream and beach time and... unforgettable memories!
Cape Cod 06
- The second father/daughter trip to the place of my roots. Magical and peaceful memories for a lifetime.
Fishing Pictures
- When Andy's Diner opens one day, these will be some of the pictures on the wall...
Guest Chefs @ Andy's
- When the challengers come to Kitchen Stadium! One in particular keeps the pictures and the gastric juices FLOWING. Go Auntie! Go Auntie!
A Malbec Quest
- Two friends strive to sample every Malbec they can find. Their opinions are those of amateur vinophiles, but their thoroughness is the stuff of legend!
Andy's Humidor
- It's my favorite way to end a great meal... out in the Florida Room, watching a ballgame or just relaxing!
La Luna Cigars
- A boutique brand on Calle Ocho in Miami's Little Havana. Known by locals and "Luna-tics" the planet over.
Padron Cigars
- Their tag line says "...quality is a matter of family honor" and they couldn't have written anything more appropriate. My Saturday morning visit produced a deep respect for the Padron family, a heightened appreciation of their quality products and the happy expectation of many a Saturday morning to come visiting some new friends.
Tabacalera Perdomo
- It is hard to miss the determination and commitment of this cigar company. With over a dozen different brands, culminating in the legendary "Edicion de Silvio", the Perdomo family is dedicated to carrying on the legacy of their patriarch Silvio and the values he came to embody.
Deeply Delightful "Hondo"
- If you are a Cigar Aficionado and will be visiting Buenos Aires in the near future, then you MUST visit "Hondo" in the city's sparkling new Puerto Madero area. Hondo means "deep" in Spanish and my evening there was DEEPLY DELIGHTFUL!
Fairchild Tropical Garden
- Lucky enough to live very close to this jewel of a spot in Miami.
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July 2011
The Antidote...
Needed some "comfort food" after that crazy nail-biter of a Womens World Cup Soccer game!
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Chickpeas, escarole, pancetta, garlic, shallots and crushed red pepper in a white wine reduction. Soon to be served over...
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Rigatoni! Nice way to wrap up the weekend!
Just the Two of Us...
What an unusual moment tonight: just the two of us parents for dinner! So we made something we both would LOVE:
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Spice rubbed lamb shoulder chops (super cheap and flavorful), with a pea puree made with cilantro and jalapeño (insanely good) and rosemary and garlic roasted Red Bliss potatoes. Now where's my espresso, cigar and passeggiata?
Made With A Lot of Love...
Now they didn't make me think I was standing at El Tizoncito or Charco de las Ranas, or San Angel Inn... but it was a good start and it was made with a lot of love for the Birthday Girl, who with the sleepless nights that new baby is giving her, should probably eat these Tacos al Pastor with a shot or two of tequila! ;)
Life is Good...
So much to celebrate: a healthy grandbaby, a wonderful weekend, moving into a new office... so we figured it was a good excuse to celebrate!
Roasted tomatoes and roasted garlic make a nice light marinara for...
Lobster and crab ravioli (with some added capers and fresh basil)... and some champagne. Life is so damn good.
The Welcome Back Dinner...
The Glee Girls got back from their two week trip to South America yesterday and asked for Asian Noodle soup with pork dumpling-like meatballs made with hoisin sauce. Tasty stuff!
