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Wednesday, November 23, 2005
La Gran Manzana
This past weekend we visited La Gran Manzana, the city of my heart and the place I consider home.

After buying a sage plant and bay bush at the Union Square green market, we stopped in The Strand, and guess who happened to be there? Fellow Seattlite and fabulous Italian chef, Mario Batali. He happened to be there, signing his new cookbook, Molto Italiano. When we had cable, I used to love to watch his show and try making some of his dishes. We got his cookbook, which he signed "Spaghetti is Truth." Just in time for Thanksgiving, we're going to try several of his recipes on our dinner guests tomorrow night -- Mixed Crostini, Fennel Gratin and Orange Tart. I'll let you know how they go!

I wanted to tell you more about my trip, but Thanksgiving duties beckon.

Posted by Tulula at 9:59 PM EST

Friday, November 25, 2005 - 5:18 PM EST

Name: U

How was the fennel gratin? Fennel salad is alive and refreshing, does it really need to be au gratin?

Friday, November 25, 2005 - 6:30 PM EST

Name: Tulula

It turned out fine, but unfortunately it wasn't ready until everyone was already stuffed! (Our oven couldn't fit anything besides the turkey, so it had to wait until afterwards.)

This particular recipe was a bit too creamy for my taste (lotsa besciamella), but I've had it before with just cheese and it's really awesome. It loses its refreshing taste and assumes a carmelized flavor.

We missed you last night -- Cranium wasn't the same without you!

Saturday, November 26, 2005 - 12:18 AM EST

Name: U

Cranium is on the schedule for tomorrow night, here in Calgary.

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