Cooking with Food and Wine

[tighe]

Sorry if I missed it in the thread, but is this a daytime or evening affair?

[SparrowsFall]

Sorry if I missed it in the thread, but is this a daytime or evening affair?

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We haven't discussed timing. I'm thinking full steam at six, but anyone who likes and lets me know in advance is welcome to come earlier to cook, drink, etc., say anytime after 4:30?

Yes, Vince, I'm talking pm.

[tighe]

Sorry if I missed it in the thread, but is this a daytime or evening affair?

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We haven't discussed timing. I'm thinking full steam at six, but anyone who likes and lets me know in advance is welcome to come earlier to cook, drink, etc., say anytime after 4:30?

Yes, Vince, I'm talking pm.

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Damn, these days 6 am is often more feasible for me that 6 pm.....

[chefpeon]

Hi Kids.....

FWED just alerted me to this li'l shindig......hope you have a blast!

I don't think I'll be able to make it.....just had my left hand operated on to correct my

carpal tunnel problems and I won't be able to cook for a while.

I'm sure everything will be deeeeee-lish!

Cheers......Annie

[malarkey]

omg. um, I'd love to come to this, if I can. I'll bring some Catalan olives IF I can find some, and I'd be glad to make something- I should buy the mag.

malarkey- who should probably stay at home to study that night...

[Abra]

Just a little thread-grooming here. This is the current menu and list of attendees:

Rockdoggydog - Saucy Clams and Shrimp with Wild Mushrooms, and meat and cheese plate

White Lotus + Mr. WL - Leeks Romesco with Crumbled Garrotxa Cheese, and Tomato Salad with Mint Dressing

SeaGal - Twice Baked Potatoes with Tetilla and Roasted Fennel, and White Bean and Chorizo Salad with Olives

Cheeseandchocolate - Cauliflower Gratin with Manchego and Almond Sauce, and Toasted Bread and Bittersweet Chocolate

Sparrowsfall - Garlicky Shrimp with Olive Oil

Abra and Shel - Pork in Adobo Sauce and Cabrales Phyllo Rolls with Sherry Dipping Sauce

Laurel and Joe - Mackerel Escabeche with Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts, and Smoky Chard

Eden? - Chickpea and Spinach Stew and Fried Gorgonzola Bites

FWED and Ed - Lemon Cinnamon Flan

MsRamsey

Heyjude and Richard

Malarkey?

So that makes it 15, possibly 17 so far, and we have 16 dishes accounted for. There are still a lot of fabulous-sounding dishes to choose from, for those who haven't decided yet.

With this many people and dishes I second my earlier recommendation that we each bring small plates, maybe even disposable ones, to accompany our dishes. Otherwise we'll be spending all night at the sink.

Edited January 13, 2005 by Abra (log)

[MsRamsey]

I will be coming early for a little while to say hi and leaving early. I will most likely bring some wine.

[FWED]

Hi All. I will be doing the Lemon-Cinnamon Flan. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[Abra]

Is everybody finding Spanish wines ok? I got a couple of bottles of Palacios Les Terrasses today that should be delicoius.

[chefwendy]

Hey, Abra!

Is it too late to sign up for the Spanish tapas cook-in??? If not, I'd love to do Quail escabeche (as given on their Feb. website for Spanish tapas). I can bring Ferran Adria's book on his philosophy, etc. with photos that some cooks might be interested in perusing (interestingly, he discusses his failures, too).

Also have tongs for sparrows fall...

Warmest regards,

Chef Wendy

P.S. Happy Birthday Shel !!! (I oft quote, while doing expo cooking, to the customer, your observation "every cook needs an audience.")

[Abra]

Wendy, nice to see you again! Quail escabeche is just what we've been needing - you're on! That's a bonus recipe that's online only, so we'll all get to be surprised. So now we have

Rockdoggydog - Saucy Clams and Shrimp with Wild Mushrooms, and meat and cheese plate

White Lotus + Mr. WL - Leeks Romesco with Crumbled Garrotxa Cheese, and Tomato Salad with Mint Dressing

SeaGal - Twice Baked Potatoes with Tetilla and Roasted Fennel, and White Bean and Chorizo Salad with Olives

Cheeseandchocolate - Cauliflower Gratin with Manchego and Almond Sauce, and Toasted Bread and Bittersweet Chocolate

Sparrowsfall - Garlicky Shrimp with Olive Oil

Abra and Shel - Pork in Adobo Sauce and Cabrales Phyllo Rolls with Sherry Dipping Sauce

Laurel and Joe - Mackerel Escabeche with Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts, and Smoky Chard Saute

FWED and Ed - Lemon Cinnamon Flan

MsRamsey - wine, and tales of her new life down south

Heyjude and Richard - Rotisserie Chicken with Dried Fruit and Pine Nuts

Malarkey? if she can get three papers written before Saturday

Chef Wendy - Quail Escabeche, and Ferran Adria book, and maybe an espuma

Jude, I put you down for the chicken, it seems to fill a hole in the menu quite well. Anyone else? Eden won't be able to make it, so her dishes are up for grabs again, if anyone wants them. Those fried gorgonzola bites sound really yummy.

Edited January 17, 2005 by Abra (log)

[heyjude]

I'll make Ferran Adria's Potato Chip Tortilla or the Rotisserie Chicken with Dried Fruit and Pine Nuts. Do we need an appetizer or a main more? Or both?

[chefwendy]

Hola, Abra,

Muchos Gracious! So looking forward to the Spanish Feast. Have dug out my Ferran Adria approved isi profi whip, so hopefully (complex ) will also attempt to do an espuma for all.

With anticipation,

Chef Wendy

Edited January 17, 2005 by chefwendy (log)

[Abra]

The updated list just upthread shows the recent changes.

[SeaGal]

Is everybody finding Spanish wines ok?  I got a couple of bottles of Palacios Les Terrasses today that should be delicoius.

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I picked up a 2000 Quinta Hinojal Tempranillo, and a 2003 Montebuena Rioja--knowing nothing whatever about Spanish wines, I bowed to suggestions from shop personnel.....we'll see. I may also pick out a white wine when I go to the Spanish Table later this week.

Jan

[vengroff]

Were it not for a conflict, I would be in attendence. But since I can't make it I decided to get in the spirit by making a quick dish of Cod with Basque Wine Sauce (page 88). I modified the recipe just a bit based on availability of ingredients. Instead of cod, I used halibut, and instead of cockles I used manila clams. I guess that makes it a Pacific Northwest variant of the dish. I also added more peas than the recipe specified, at the request of my dinnermate and pea fanatic.

I didn't have any Spanish white at home, so I used Regnard '01 Macon Lugny. It's a stunning value white Burgundy that Esquin has been selling for under $10 a bottle. I'm going to have to get another case if they still have any left next time I'm in.

The recipe is in the fast section of the magazine, and it certainly was. I doubt 10 minutes elapsed from the moment the grocery bag landed on the counter until dinner was served.

Anyway, the final result is pictured below.

Good luck with the get-together. It sounds like its going to be fantastic.

P.S. Here's the final final result. It didn't last long after serving.

[Abra]

I wish we could see your pictures, vengroff. It sounds delicious, as does the wine.

There's still time to join us, if anyone else is interested.

[legourmet]

The updated list just upthread shows the recent changes.

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Great Tapas festival !! Happy birthday to Shel, good health and all the best for the next years. Wished I could join your party, unfortunately it's not round the corner. Have a nice evening.

[white lotus]

When I was in Seattle yesterday I picked up the cheese and leeks for my dish. I also picked up a copy of the F & W magazine and realized that the leeks that I got were twice the size of the leeks in the photo for the recipe. I will not find smaller leeks here in Tacoma and do not have the time for another trip to Seattle before Saturday afternoon. My dish will look a little different that what is in the picture.

This is last minute but can I add one more to the guest list, my mature teen daughter. She is a budding foodie and will already be in Seattle earlier that day assisting in a PCC (Pudget Consumer Co op) cooking class. The original plan was that she was going to hang out at some coffee house doing homework and pick us up after. Although Top Pot donuts are good they pale in comparison to what we are going to have that evening. I will look though the magazine again see if we can add another easy dish to our potluck. Also, we will also be bringing non-alcohol beverages. I am very much looking forward to this. WL

[Abra]

Of course, WL, we'd love to have her, bearing in mind that a lot of wine is bound to be consumed.

The leeks will be perfect. FWED is totally re-imaging the flan, and I expect that several of us will come up with our own unique presentation ideas. Not to worry.

[SeaGal]

I decided to add the lamb meatballs with mint to my list, since it was missing from the line up.

I also will have to bring a revised version of the stuffed potatoes. Spanish Table only had a small amount of tetilla cheese left, so they suggested Urgelia (a soft cow's milk cheese) as an alternative. I bought both and haven't decided whether to mix them together or just use the Urgelia. (The tetilla is very mild, kind of like really good Monterrey Jack and the Urgelia has a bit more pungency) Unfortunately, I just don't have time to make a run to PFI, so will just have to make do. Or, I could just skip the potatoes and bring the cheeses to munch on. What do you think?

I'm also bringing the bean and chorizo salad.

I also picked up a couple of bottles of the Naia white wine featured in the magazine. The wine lady at Spanish Table said it was very good.

Jan

[Abra]

It seems like a bit much for you to bring three dishes! That said, personally I'd use the Urgelia in the potatoes. It's a nice cheese that ought to be lovely in that recipe.

[SparrowsFall]

The sad news: no live shrimp at mutual fish. Wrong time of year, I guess. Have to make do....

Steve

[rockdoggydog]

Did I totally miss a posting with the address for the shindig? I just realized I have no idea how to get there.

Rocky

[SeaGal]

Did I totally miss a posting with the address for the shindig?  I just realized I have no idea how to get there. 

Rocky

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Anyone who needs directions for tomorrow's cooking extravaganza should email (NOT PM) SparrowsFall (Steve). In case you don't know how to do this, just go to his profile, by clicking on his user name, and then click on "send an email". He'll send you directions and contact info.

See you all tomorrow!

Jan