Please click on Akross The Globe this week to see my post about Castles and Cocktails in Dublin.
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27 August 2014
20 August 2014
Red meat and gin?...Who knew that's the secret to longevity!
Julia Child would've been 102 this year and according to #CNN, she attributed her longevity of 92 years to red meat and gin! My kind of girl - I know my stress levels would be completely nonexistent if I had a martini and a filet mignon waiting for me when I got home from a long, hard day of work - Hail Julia!
So what better way to honor America's favorite chef than to attend a tribute dinner at a local French restaurant in Julia's native land of sunny California? I found myself delightfully, once more, at #71 Palm...
It was an absolutely sublime Friday evening, August 15, 2014. Balmy ocean breezes fanning the historic front porch, palm trees swaying, a dazzling sunset, and the delicious aroma of French cooking. I am going to love this!
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The
Pissaladiere, Provencal Onion Tarte was deliciously buttery and flakey (in a
good way) with caramelized onions and anchovy. #Chef Didier Poirier and staff have certainly outdone
themselves. Next, a generous portion of the freshest Filet
of Trout Meuniere was served, tail intact, swimming in a velvety,
nutty, browned butter over French style rice (it was slightly crispy and I
loved it). The Chef recommended a local Sauvignon Blanc from #Brander Vineyard ; It paired very well and thus far, my favorite
Sauvignon Blanc. Well balanced, the epitome of a perfectly aromatic,
summertime wine.
 Boeuf Bourguignon! |
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Floating Island - Clouds of meringue floating on crème anglaise! Heavenly. Apple Tarte Tatin!Joyeux Anniversaire Julia Child! Thanks for the memories. |
13 August 2014
71 Palm Brasserie, Bastille Day 2014, & Julia Child's Birthday!
Hi everyone--I'm super busy with work right now and just wanted to repost this-71 Palm is a great restaurant to be French for a day and celebrate Bastille Day (this Tuesday)-you'll be glad you did. Cheers gourmands!
It's an ordinary, unsuspecting
Monday - July 14. I knew it was Bastille Day, but I had no idea what an
amazing experience I was about to encounter...
Searching
for a place to eat, and attempting to start the work week with a superb beginning -
and secretly hoping the French would be celebrating big, somewhere,
somehow...I sauntered into the #71 Palm Restaurant
in Ventura after work...to this delightful melody.
Accordion artist, #Howard Howe transports me to France instantaneously - no jet lag, no lost luggage, just through La Vie en Rose!
Accordion artist, #Howard Howe transports me to France instantaneously - no jet lag, no lost luggage, just through La Vie en Rose!
Passport in hand, I was ready for whatever culinary adventure #Chef Didier has prepared!
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My first course: French Onion Soup Gratinee paired with a Rhone Vouvray! Other choices included: Spinach Salad with Creamy Mimosa Dressing or Homemade Country Pate with Cornichon. Looking forward to July 14, 2015... |
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My second course: Steak Frites of course, rare just like I crave it! I might have selected a Grilled Salmon Bearnaise or Portobello Mushroom Ravioli Provencal - clearly any would have been perfectly delicious. |
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My third course: Strawberry Napolean. Vive la France!Howard Howe playing La Marseillaise!
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