Being a native New Yorker / Staten Islander and now Brooklynite, I have not been able to appreciate the great state of California as I would of liked. California is a great culinary state producing amazing produce and housing many great chefs to say the least.
Recently we took a trip out to Huntington Beach to spend time with relatives, and cook a bit. The weather was a bit chilly but much more comfortable then the freeze of NYC, the most surprising thing for me was and the space value, it was truly amazing compared to our cramped NYC living standards.
We ended up helping cook for the "boat parade" party which was held in the canals of Huntington beach, where the owners of the community decorate their entire boat with massive displays of lights and X-Mas ornaments. I am definitely more used to seeing outrageously light houses of Staten Island, so seeing this was pretty refreshing, especially being able to enjoy it with 70 degree weather!
We had a fairly simple menu and I entrusted the help of Uncles, Aunts and Cousins with the prep work. We scavenged California's great Asian Markets, Whole foods, and even Costco.
Recently we took a trip out to Huntington Beach to spend time with relatives, and cook a bit. The weather was a bit chilly but much more comfortable then the freeze of NYC, the most surprising thing for me was and the space value, it was truly amazing compared to our cramped NYC living standards.
We ended up helping cook for the "boat parade" party which was held in the canals of Huntington beach, where the owners of the community decorate their entire boat with massive displays of lights and X-Mas ornaments. I am definitely more used to seeing outrageously light houses of Staten Island, so seeing this was pretty refreshing, especially being able to enjoy it with 70 degree weather!
We had a fairly simple menu and I entrusted the help of Uncles, Aunts and Cousins with the prep work. We scavenged California's great Asian Markets, Whole foods, and even Costco.
For the Starters:
Tofu Purses with jicima, apple salad and fresh pomegranate seeds
Truffled Puff Pastry with diced mushroom duxelle and shaved black truffles
Double Fried Chicken Lollipops with a panko breading and sweet and spicy plum jam
Shrimp Satay with a fresh lime and garam masala rub.
Seared Scallops with sun gold tomatoes and infused tarragon oil.
Main included:
Chilean Sea Bass with kohlrabi puree and black bean glaze
Double Braised Short Ribs with reserva wine, veal stock, tomatoes and carrots
Spiced Rib Eye with Lychee Balsamic reduction
Potato & cucumber salad with soy ginger dressing
3 Cheese herb Mac & Cheese with white cheddar, Gruyere, and asiago, caramelized onions and fresh herbs.
Desserts:
Chocolate Coca Panna Cotta with 80% dark cocoa and fresh raspberries
Almond tofu with lychee syrup
Chilean Sea Bass
Double fried Chicken Lolipops
Shrimp Satays
Spiced Steak
Viet Dessert we got after a late night!
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