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Tru Dessert Tasting
My friend and I went to Tru in fall of 2010 for the dessert tasting. We sat in the lounge area, order a nice soup which was served in Versace cups. The service, soup and desserts were fabulous. A real splurge. I also splurged on a box of Tru truffles which I would recommend.
Who's familiar with honey vinegar?
Vom Fass in Maplewood (St. Louis) Missouri carries the honey vinegar. I have not tried it but you can order small amounts.
Drop-in guests at holidays
Take brie and cut in one inch cubes, roll in honey and chopped nuts. Then wrap with puff pastry, seal with egg wash and freeze. When your guests arrive take out what you need and pop into the oven. Cook according to the puff pastry directions.
Mail Order Coffee
Try Old Bisbee Coffee Roasters. Amazing coffees and terrific service.
Veggie and seafood suggestions for St. Louis Central West End/Midtown area
Check out the menu for Terrene.
beef tenderloin for a buffet?
I've been to several parties recently that served beef tenderloin as an appetizer. It was cubed and wrapped with half a snow pea and skewered onto half an eggplant. There was a dip on the side that was probably dijon, sour cream and mayo.
Thanksgiving: Tired of Pies
We really liked the pear strudel on the Libby's web site. I baked pumpkin bread and added some cubed pieces in with the pears.
Strategy for Pappy's and/or Crown to avoid a long line?
We arrived at Pappy's at 11am on a Friday and there were about twenty people in line ahead of us. When we left at 1145 there were sixty or more waiting. I would suggest earlier. If you have any room for ice cream go two blocks to The Fountain on Locust.
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Fountain on Locust
3037 Locust St, Saint Louis, MO
Freezing Peaches
The Alton Brown recipe calls for smoked paprika. Does anyone remember the reason for this or if its necessary?
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road trip corpus christi, tx to chicago, il
Fifteen minutes north of Springfield Illinois exit 115 is the small town of Elkhart. We stop at the Bluestem Bakery for lunch, cinnamon rolls and cookies. Across the street is a Tea House but we have not tried it. This stop should keep the sugar in check until to arrive in Chicago.
Lunch on Route 55 between Bloomington and Lincoln, IL
Bluestem Bakery is right off 55. Look for the Elkhart Illinois exit number 115 which is fifteen minutes north of Springfield. There is also a Tea House across the street. We always stop by the Bluestem on the way to and from Chicago. Summer hours open Thursday to Sunday.
Bought too much plain yogurt.. What do you make with it?
There is a simple and tasty yogurt cake recipe on the Chocolate and Zucchini website.
I have a lot of brie wedges
Cut the brie in bite size pieces, roll in honey then chopped nuts and wrap in small rounds or squares of puff pastry Best to use an egg wash to seal the pastry.. Freeze on a cookie sheet then put in freezer bag. Take out a few at a time and bake according to puff pastry instructions. Nice appetizer to have stashed in the freezer.
Ontario Recipes?
Check out theworldwidegourmet.com and try the Quebec Meatball Stew recipe.
Need fabulous LIGHT app!
Try the Lime Grilled Shrimp from Recipezaar. Quick, easy and delicous.
Chocolate-covered Potato Chips?
You should be able to find chocolate covered potato chips at Neiman Marcus.
Menu Suggestions for a German meal
Hey nofunlatte,
My Mom is German and really misses the butterbrezel. We found them thanks to Chowhound at bavariansausage.com. The pretzels are shipped frozen and you finish them in the oven.
McCormick and Schmick's
A thumbs up to McCormick and Schmicks for offering complimentary entrees to veterans today.
St. Louis New Donut Place
Plaza Pastries and Donuts recently opened at 3182 Morgan Ford just a few blocks from Three Monkeys. I tried one and the cake was outstanding. Nice selection and decent coffee.
Favorite Fall Recipes
Try the Pear Pumpkin Strudel on the Libby's site. To step it up a notch cube some pumpkin bread and mix it in.
Corn zipper
I bought the silver metal corn zipper from Kuhn Rikon. I love it and it makes it very easy and quick to remove the kernels for salads and soups. Its the first gadget I've bought in a years
that I use.
STL -- need prepared food platters for private party
The Art of Entertaining in Webster Groves. Nice selection of items.
Road Trip Suggestions - Saint Louis MO to Chicago IL
We stopped twice recently at the Bluestem Bake Shop in Elkhart, Illinois (Exit 115off I55, which is fifteen minutes north of Springfield Illinois. For lunch we had the special roasted asparagus tart with pinenuts and cheese and the potato and cheese pie both with side salads. The biscotti and granola were great too. Anyway I would highly recommend this place.They use local ingredients and the service was very friendly. Its about ten minutes off I55 and the are open Tuesday to Sunday 8 to 4. There is also a tearoom across the street which looked good too but time wise we choose the BlueStem.
STL New Olive Oil Store
Recently opened at West County mall. A large selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
Where's the Beets??? [STL]
The Wednesday market in Maplewood offers a large selection. Its still early in the season so give it a chance. They start at 4PM and are located at the Bottleworks.
Bar Serving Sazeracs in STL
The Sazerac is on the cocktail menu at Trattoria Marcella.
St. Louis Trattoria Marcella & Morels
Fabulous dinner last night at Trattoria Marcella. Three courses started with white asparagus ,
prosciutto, morels and lemon, second course of cheese tortellini with morels and the final
course of pork tenderloin with horseradish, morels, greens and whipped potatoes. My
friend had the lobster risotto with the addition of morels.
German food in St. Louis?
If you are in the mood for schnitzel and spatzle try Iron Barley.
Desperately Seeking Babalu's (St. Louis)
There is a Babalu's class at Kitchen Conservatory Feb 24,09 and looks like the Cuban pork is on the menu.
