Hiatus

Hello, everyone! It's been over half of a year since my last post (after only 2...). So, we didn't get off on the right foot. My apologies. But I am back, and I am going to give this thing another whirl.
In the past 8 months, here are the highlights of my kitchen (and dining) adventures. In no particular order:

• Tried out Ina's potato and fennel gratin at the urging of my future mother-in-law. Divine.


• Devin took me to Marcel's restaurant in D.C. for my 25th birthday (http://www.marcelsdc.com/). It was the best meal of my life. Oh, and he proposed to me (after a meal like that, who could say no?)


• The meal at Marcel's inspired me to try my own parsnip puree. Whipped parsnips (from our Enterprise Farm CSA box) into a frenzy with butter, cream and broth. Served with panseared salmon, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and a cabernet reduction.


• Devin got me a double grill pan. For Valentine's Day. I couldn't be more in love.


• Bought a Breville juicer. I am a master.


• Read about and indulged in Mark Bittman's perfectly simple lasagna.


• Wheatberry salad with feta, roasted beets, parsley and lemon oil.


• My version of bringing flowers home to the man: pepper-crusted filets with parmesan smashed potatoes and arugula salad.


• Eggplant parm sandwiches with basil pesto and farmshare tomatoes


• Christmas gift from Devin's mom - Kitchenaid Standmixer. Life complete.


• Polish stuffed cabbage


• Moroccan lamb stew with root vegetables


• Gruyere fondue


• Eggs en cocotte. Best brunch in bed ever.

Be back soon with actual posts and more importantly PICTURES and recipes!