September 12, 2009

New Magazine coming out : Edible Queens.



Vanessa's Dumplings on Eldridge Street. I was
linked in via a new site CheapEatery. Bought
Sesame Noodles, 8 dumplings and two Pork Scallion
pancakes - total = $9.



Demonstration in Union Square. There used to be lots
of them.



Nice overcast day.



Peaches nearing end of cycle.



Lobster from P.E. and D.D. Seafood. Will make:
NYT Lobster/Corn/Tomato Salad Recipe

Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil as needed
2 tablespoons chopped shallot or onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears corn)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 medium tomatoes, cored and cut into eighths
Freshly squeezed lemon juice as needed
1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat or shrimp, cut into chunks, at room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Chopped fresh parsley leaves or chives
Method
1. Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; a minute later, add shallot or onion and garlic; cook for a minute, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add thyme and corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until corn begins to brown and tastes cooked; season with salt and pepper.
2. Toss tomatoes with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice, olive oil, salt or pepper as needed.
3. Make a bed of corn on each of 4 plates, then top with a portion of tomatoes and their juices, and lobster or shrimp. Sprinkle with a bit more lemon juice and olive oil, the lemon zest and the parsley or chives, and serve.
Source: The New York Times

This was one spectacular dish.



Dead Guy Ale is still $7.99 a Growler and it wins for
best buy of the Summer. I added a Stone Smoked Porter to mix things up.