Hotel Food, Elevated: This past summer I wrote an article about Sunday brunch at the University Park Marriott and a very entertaining afternoon performance of the Viva La DIVA show there. Brunch was excellent, and the Viva La DIVA show was about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on. But something very attractive other than the DIVAs also caught my eye: The … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table: Fried Cornish Game Hens Recipe
Last week I wrote about The Bayou and mentioned their fried game hens. The idea of frying Cornish game hens seemed like a brilliant one to me. After all, we all love fried turkey, right? So it seemed to me that this would be sort of a miniature version of deep-fried turkey. It is. I simply coated the birds with some spices and yellow mustard and dunked them into the deep fryer … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table: Beef Stroganoff
One of my very favorite winter dishes is beef Stroganoff. Many American versions of Stroganoff incorporate mushrooms, but this is a simpler, more traditional preparation. It’s truly delicious and very easy to prepare. Don’t skimp on the meat! Use the best quality beef you can find. Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. beef tenderloin or other high-quality … [Read more...]
Urban Pioneer Foods
“People who love to eat are always the best people,” said Julia Child. It could also be said that, “People who feed others are always the best people.” Brooke Woffinden, owner of Urban Pioneer Foods, is one of “the best people.” With 25 years of kitchen experience, Woffinden prepares magnificent dishes for her clients. “I love attention to detail, and working with beautiful … [Read more...]