from new york and brooklyn to chicago and now evanston … this blog has been along for the ride. check out the stuff we like to eat and let us know what you think. say hello. add a comment. friends and favorites. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-11742181-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}Tumblr (3.0; @memoirsofapalate)http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4vx6xq3b91qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>GRILL LIFE.</p> <p>Pork Tenderloin.</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- sambal oelek</p> <p>- fish sauce</p> <p>- soy sauce</p> <p>- green onion</p> <p>- sesame oil</p> <p>- black bean sauce</p> <p>- hickory grilled pork tenderloin</p> <p>Salad.</p> <p>- mixed greens</p> <p>- whole wheat tortilla</p> <p>- corn</p> <p>- avocado</p> <p>- white onion</p> <p>- cotija</p> <p>- pineapple</p> <p>- meena’s dressing</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/24124165247http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/24124165247Thu, 31 May 2012 07:28:07 -0400fooddinnerpork tenderloinavocadocotijasambal oelekgrillweberhickory<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8v152Hz1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8v152Hz1qzmb89o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Back home and we went with a simple salad and some wood grilled goodies that made up a Korean-ish burrito.</p> <p>Salad.</p> <p>- krab</p> <p>- avocado</p> <p>- field greens</p> <p>- dressing (olive oil, lemon, rice vinegar, kosher salt and aleppo)</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>Burrito.</p> <p>- shrimp (in cilantro pesto)</p> <p>- grilled shiitake (in rice vinegar w/ kosher salt)</p> <p>- grilled yellow bell pepper</p> <p>- grilled green onion</p> <p>- black beans (w/ oyster sauce, gochujang, white onion, fish sauce, seaweed and sesame seeds)</p> <p>- kimchee</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- tortilla</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23992661914http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23992661914Tue, 29 May 2012 07:49:46 -0400fooddinnerburrito<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8jv0bte1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8jv0bte1qzmb89o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8jv0bte1qzmb89o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8jv0bte1qzmb89o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8jv0bte1qzmb89o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8jv0bte1qzmb89o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8jv0bte1qzmb89o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8jv0bte1qzmb89o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8jv0bte1qzmb89o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s8jv0bte1qzmb89o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Another great Memorial Day weekend in Indy. Excellent race, fantastic time with the family and we clearly ate well.</p> <p>- bbq ribs</p> <p>- english pea salad</p> <p>- goat cheese and leek quiche </p> <p>- guacamole</p> <p>- baked beans</p> <p>- egg cups w/ potato and sausage</p> <p>- and way more than you’re seeing here</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23992517881http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23992517881Tue, 29 May 2012 07:42:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4h416GhWd1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Meena cleaned out the fridge and mixed up an awesome pizza with all sorts of goodies. </p> <p>First Half.</p> <p>- tomato sauce</p> <p>- red onion chutney</p> <p>- spinach</p> <p>- mozzarella</p> <p>- laughing cow lite swiss</p> <p>- bbq chicken thighs</p> <p>- salmon</p> <p>- grilled jalapeno</p> <p>- aleppo</p> <p>Second Half.</p> <p>- tomato sauce</p> <p>- spinach</p> <p>- shiitake</p> <p>- chicken sausage</p> <p>- mozzarella</p> <p>- laughing cow lite swiss</p> <p>- aleppo</p> <p>Base.</p> <p>- Trader Joe’s whole wheat dough </p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23604213822http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23604213822Wed, 23 May 2012 07:31:53 -0400fooddinnerpizzachickensalmonaleppo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4f934Rpoi1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We got the grill going again last night. Nothing like a little hickory smoke on a Monday night.</p> <p>Chicken.</p> <p>- marinara</p> <p>- gochujang</p> <p>- fish sauce</p> <p>- oyster sauce</p> <p>- sambal oelek</p> <p>- soy sauce</p> <p>- chicken thighs</p> <p>Veg.</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- spinach</p> <p>- fish sauce</p> <p>- oyster sauce</p> <p>- red pepper flakes</p> <p>- sherry</p> <p>Rice.</p> <p>- Trader Joe’s kimchee rice</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23539520527http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23539520527Tue, 22 May 2012 07:25:51 -0400fooddinnerchicken thighsspinachonion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4dg6l6iPs1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sunday night dinner - salmon with a bit of pesto over a panzanella.</p> <p>Salmon.</p> <p>- salmon fillet (grilled with hickory)</p> <p>Pesto.</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- pine nuts</p> <p>- honey</p> <p>- red wine vinegar</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- pickled bird chili pepper</p> <p>Salad.</p> <p>- grilled baguette</p> <p>- grilled green onion</p> <p>- grilled shiitake</p> <p>- grilled corn</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- rice vinegar</p> <p>- baby heirloom tomato</p> <p>- avocado</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- agave</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23476203755http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23476203755Mon, 21 May 2012 08:03:56 -0400fooddinnerpesto<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4dfz0tedS1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A little left over pork burger with some veg and egg.</p> <p>- pork burger</p> <p>- egg</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- aleppo</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- brussels sprouts</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- red wine vinegar</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- baby heirloom tomoato</p> <p>- pineapple</p> <p>- raspberries</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23476096231http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23476096231Mon, 21 May 2012 07:59:23 -0400foodbreakfastpork burgeregg<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4dfqu1Mzr1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Saturday afternoon we hit the Wilmette farmer’s market and picked up some awesome pork burgers from Jake’s Country Meats out of Cassopolis, MI.  </p> <p>Burger.</p> <p>- pork burger (grilled with hickory)</p> <p>- avocado</p> <p>- pretzel roll</p> <p>- mixed greens</p> <p>Red Onion Chutney.</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- brown sugar</p> <p>- red wine vinegar</p> <p>- hot mustard seeds</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>Veg.</p> <p>- grilled brussels sprouts</p> <p>- baby heirloom tomatoes </p> <p>- grilled jalapeño </p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- honey</p> <p>- lime</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- grilled corn</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23475982210http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23475982210Sun, 20 May 2012 07:54:00 -0400fooddinnerburgerred onionpork<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4dfftWBlB1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Saturday morning breakfast was some leftover salmon cakes with egg and fruit.</p> <p>- salmon cakes</p> <p>- egg</p> <p>- smoked paprika</p> <p>- mixed greens</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- banana</p> <p>- raspberries</p> <p>- pineapple</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23475828804http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23475828804Sun, 20 May 2012 07:47:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4df9joEGR1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4df9joEGR1qzmb89o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4df9joEGR1qzmb89o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><div> <p>After a week in SF, Meena welcomed me home with an awesome spread.</p> <p>Salmon Cakes.</p> <p>- salmon</p> <p>- panko</p> <p>- capers</p> <p>- egg</p> <p>- mayo</p> <p>- dijon mustard</p> <p>- old bay seasoning</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- red bell pepper</p> <p>- celery</p> <p>- worcestershire sauce</p> <p>- frank’s hot sauce</p> <p>Veg.</p> <p>- bacon</p> <p>- brussels sprouts</p> <p>- shallot</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- chicken stock</p> <p>Sauce.</p> <p>- mayo</p> <p>- sweet pickle relish</p> <p>- sriracha</p> <p>Chocolate.</p> <p>- chocolate cake (Trader Joe’s)</p> <p>- raspberries</p> </div>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23475747049http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23475747049Sat, 19 May 2012 07:44:00 -0400fooddinnersalmon cake<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m48ann65061qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m48ann65061qzmb89o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Last night was an assortment of the SF blogger community’s favorite foods hosted at DNA lounge.  The winner? Pork Belly Burgers, homie. </p> <p>EVERY.</p> <p>SINGLE.</p> <p>TIME.</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23296901434http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23296901434Fri, 18 May 2012 13:16:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m467caCI1B1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m467caCI1B1qzmb89o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>San Francisco is the work place this week and I’m sadly not finding a lot of time to document what I’ve eaten.  That said, I did manage to get a few snaps from my breakfast at Blue Bottle earlier in the week.  Coffee and poached eggs on Acme toast.</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23228570445http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/23228570445Thu, 17 May 2012 10:09:46 -0400foodbreakfastSan Franciscoblue bottle<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3tc7eN9g81qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ohmygodthesemeatballsweresodamngooditwasscary. Seriously.</p> <p>Pork Meatballs.</p> <p>- ground pork</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- green onion</p> <p>- fish sauce</p> <p>- sriracha</p> <p>- sugar</p> <p>- cornstarch</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>Veg.</p> <p>- onion</p> <p>- spinach</p> <p>- shiitake</p> <p>- bacon</p> <p>- rice wine vinegar</p> <p>- soy sauce</p> <p>- garlic salt</p> <p>- sambal oelek</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- green onion</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/22781331137http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/22781331137Thu, 10 May 2012 11:26:00 -0400fooddinnermeatballsporkshiitakebaconfish sauce<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3qetaq9JD1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The wok got hot before the Pacers game.  </p> <p>- red cabbage</p> <p>- spinach</p> <p>- green onion</p> <p>- green bell pepper</p> <p>- white onion</p> <p>- krab </p> <p>- shiitake</p> <p>- sesame seeds</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- sambal oelek</p> <p>- black bean sauce</p> <p>- chicken stock</p> <p>- brown sugar</p> <p>- sherry</p> <p>- cornstarch </p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/22689402020http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/22689402020Wed, 09 May 2012 08:29:00 -0400fooddinnerspinachkrabcabbage<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3qe8cuNmx1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The leg of lamb mad its way out of the deep freeze for a second life as the primary ingredient in our Monday night pitas. </p> <p>Sandwich.</p> <p>- whole wheat pita</p> <p>- greek yogurt w/ cucumber</p> <p>- feta</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- sriracha</p> <p>- grilled leg of lamb (braised this time)</p> <p>Fries.</p> <p>- sweet potato fries!</p> <p>Salad.</p> <p>- romaine</p> <p>- bleu cheese</p> <p>- meena’s dressing</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/22688376304http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/22688376304Tue, 08 May 2012 21:16:59 -0400fooddinnerlambpitafriessweet potato<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3nh6xGLUi1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I spent a big part of last week in Detroit so updates were difficult. When I finally made it back, Meena made some awesome tacos Friday night (I forgot the camera). The rest of the weekend was a lot of take out and eating out but we finally settled in with some chili + salmon on Sunday night.</p> <p>Salmon.</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- salmon fillet</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>Pickled Salsa.</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- corn</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- rice vinegar</p> <p>- lemon</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>Chili.</p> <p>- chicken breast</p> <p>- black beans</p> <p>- grape tomato</p> <p>- marinara</p> <p>- black bean sauce</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- red cabbage</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- red wine vinegar</p> <p>- jalapeno</p> <p>- shallot</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- pacifico (beer)</p> <p>- gochujang</p> <p>- smoked paprika</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/22582480169http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/22582480169Mon, 07 May 2012 07:28:08 -0400fooddinnerchickensalmonpicked vegetablesred onioncorn<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cdqhIKPz1qzmb89o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cdqhIKPz1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cdqhIKPz1qzmb89o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cdqhIKPz1qzmb89o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cdqhIKPz1qzmb89o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cdqhIKPz1qzmb89o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cdqhIKPz1qzmb89o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cdqhIKPz1qzmb89o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cdqhIKPz1qzmb89o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Mom and Dad were in town for the weekend and we had all sorts of incredible stuff.  </p> <p>- grilled leg of lamb w/ mustard glaze</p> <p>- grilled asparagus w/ pecorino</p> <p>- roasted potatoes with rosemary</p> <p>- asparagus and ham strata</p> <p>- dad’s scrambled egg flat breads</p> <p>- whole wheat pizza with sausage and shiitake</p> <p>- wine!</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/22187956342http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/22187956342Tue, 01 May 2012 07:39:00 -0400fooddinnerbreakfastlambwinepotato<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m319m397X61qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Shrimp tostada night!</p> <p>Veg.</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- jalapeño </p> <p>- white onion</p> <p>- green bell pepper</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- chili powder</p> <p>- onion powder</p> <p>Shrimp.</p> <p>- mike’s hot honey</p> <p>- garlic salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- cayenne pepper</p> <p>- shrimp</p> <p>The Rest.</p> <p>- mixed field greens</p> <p>- pico de gallo</p> <p>- guacamole</p> <p>- cotija</p> <p>- mango</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- corn tortillas</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/21778076559http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/21778076559Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:37:14 -0400fooddinnertostadashrimp<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2zersOkBD1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Steamy. </p> <p>- shredded chicken</p> <p>- grilled salmon fillet</p> <p>- orange bell pepper</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- white onion</p> <p>- green onion</p> <p>- shiitake</p> <p>- carrot</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- spinach</p> <p>- marinara</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- curry powder</p> <p>- black bean sauce</p> <p>- red wine vinegar</p> <p>- smoked paprika </p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- sambal oelek</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/21710158634http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/21710158634Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:33:00 -0400fooddinnerstir frychickensalmononionsambal oelek<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2xk4sBFXd1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Diana and AJ came by for brunch and brought these fantastic oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!  I’m a jerk and forgot to take photos of all the amazing things Meena made for brunch (sorry).  But here was the menu:</p> <p>- nutella + croissant bread pudding</p> <p>- patachou chicken salad + mixed greens</p> <p>- sausage, egg and potato bake</p> <p>- fresh fruit</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/21642115547http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/21642115547Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:34:03 -0400brunchbreakfasteggnutellachicken salad