Sot-l’y-laisse

Sot-l’y-laisse – this translates into “The Fool Leaves It”. It’s also the French term for the “oysters” on a chicken or other fowl. Those deliciously tender and flavorful morsels between the thigh and the backbone are, to a certain extent, what this site is about...[MORE]
Monthly archive August, 2007

Latest Creation – Cucumber Sorbet

Here’s a wonderful, clean, fresh palette cleanser for those heavy meals! Really simple, really soothing. Here comes Cucumber Sorbet: 4 Large Cumbers 4 Tbsp Simple Syrup 1 Basil leaves Juice of 1/2 a Lemon First and foremost, make sure your ice cream maker’s canister is ready to go! Peel the cucumbers and cut them into...

Latest Creation – Veggie Soup

I know it’s summer but we had so many veggies from CSA that something ahd to be done. So, I made a veggie soup that was chock full of healy stuff that tastes good too. Oh, and it totally works for you vegetarians out there so don’t be scared. Here’s how it went down: 1...

Latest Creation – Home Made Ceviche

Ceviche I, originally uploaded by thephotomill. Oh Yeah. Delicious summery goodness. Don’t be scared of preparing raw fish in lime juice at home. Here’s how we did our CEVICHE: 1lb Red Snapper fillet 1lb Medium Shrimp 1lb Bay Scallops 8 Limes – juiced 1 Orange – juiced 1T Apple Cider Vinegar 2 Jalapenos – seeded...