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://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz6gh5JJqy1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The four s’s … shiitake, salmon, seaweed and slaw.</p> <p>Salmon.</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>Topping.</p> <p>- shiitake</p> <p>- aleppo</p> <p>- smoked paprika</p> <p>- dried seaweed</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- rice vinegar</p> <p>Slaw.</p> <p>- cabbage</p> <p>- cotija</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- sesame seeds</p> <p>- agave</p> <p>- red wine vinegar</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17369143965http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17369143965Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:39:04 -0500fooddinnersalmonshiitakeslawjalapenoseaweed<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz6fyc8k7f1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Another whole wheat pizza pie. </p> <p>- whole wheat dough</p> <p>- marinara</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- spinach (w/ garlic)</p> <p>- shiitake</p> <p>- yellow bell pepper</p> <p>- jalapeño </p> <p>- pork loin</p> <p>- pecorino </p> <p>- taleggio</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17368914700http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17368914700Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:27:00 -0500fooddinnerpizzataleggiopecorinopork loin<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz6fmyjhOh1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Meena’s awesome roasted broccoli paired up with her take on Cafe Patachou’s beloved chicken salad.  </p> <p>Salad.</p> <p>- chicken</p> <p>- bacon</p> <p>- celery</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- mayo</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>Sandwich Pieces.</p> <p>- potato bun</p> <p>- field greens</p> <p>Broccoli.</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- lemon zest</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- parmesan</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- mike’s hot honey</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17368780469http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17368780469Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:20:00 -0500fooddinnerbroccolipatachouchicken salad<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4lstBq111qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Korean influenced pork sandwiches and a super fast potato salad.</p> <p>Sandwich.</p> <p>- pork loin (nacho leftovers!)</p> <p>- cabbage kimchee</p> <p>- radish kimchee</p> <p>- potato bun</p> <p>Salad.</p> <p>- mini yukon gold potatoes</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- sour cream</p> <p>- smoked paprika</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- cotija</p> <p>- red onion</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315970119http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315970119Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:38:00 -0500fooddinnerpork loinkimcheepotato salad<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4lf0YC1C1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Super Bowl. Super Nachos. </p> <p>- blue corn chips</p> <p>- pork loin (w/ red wine vinegar, salt, smoked paprika and olive oil)</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- jalapeno</p> <p>- pepper jack</p> <p>- cotija</p> <p>- pico de gallo</p> <p>- guacamole</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- sour cream</p> <p>- black pepper</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315816429http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315816429Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0500fooddinnernachoscilantropork loin<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4l87F5Af1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sunday was garbage breakfast - use up the fridge!</p> <p>- tilapia (w/ brown sugar and smoked paprika)</p> <p>- egg</p> <p>- red bell pepper</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- aleppo</p> <p>- smoked paprika</p> <p>- balsamic vinegar</p> <p>- kosher salt</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315740799http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315740799Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:26:00 -0500fooddinnertilapiabrown sugaregg<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4l32hhkk1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>BBQ black beans and some tilapia for Saturday night. </p> <p>Beans.</p> <p>- bacon</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- brown sugar</p> <p>- ketchup</p> <p>- sriracha</p> <p>- black beans</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- smoked paprika</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>Fish.</p> <p>- tilapia</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>Topping.</p> <p>- dried seaweed</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315683531http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315683531Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:23:00 -0500fooddinnertilapiablack beansbacon<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4kvmRHAj1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This simple Saturday morning breakfast was mostly toast and an egg … with a couple other bits along for the ride.</p> <p>- peasant bread</p> <p>- egg</p> <p>- marinara</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- red bell pepper</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- aleppo</p> <p>- hot smoked paprika</p> <p>- pecorino</p> <p>- bacon</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- balsamic vinegar</p> <p>- agave</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315602383http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315602383Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:18:00 -0500fooddinnereggtoastmarinara<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4kp29ZqB1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Quick, easy and awesome. Chicken sausage pitas. </p> <p>Base.</p> <p>- jalapeño chicken sausage</p> <p>- whole wheat pita</p> <p>Veg.</p> <p>- red bell pepper</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- spinach</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>Sauce.</p> <p>- greek yogurt</p> <p>- lemon</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- cucumber</p> <p>- sea salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315531398http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/17315531398Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:15:00 -0500fooddinnerchicken sausagegreek yogurt<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrtd5L1ny1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>After enduring a move and mellowing out in our cabinets for over a year, the wok finally made its debut. Meena seasoned that sucker perfectly and we tried our first stir fry on a range top that is capable of doing it correctly. We will get better as we go, but the first effort was pretty strong.</p> <p>Base.</p> <p>- shrimp</p> <p>- broccoli</p> <p>- red onion</p> <p>- red bell pepper</p> <p>- green onion</p> <p>Sauce.</p> <p>- soy</p> <p>- chicken broth</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- rice vinegar</p> <p>- sugar</p> <p>- sesame oil</p> <p>- corn starch and water</p> <p>Other.</p> <p>- sambal oelek</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- ginger</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- sesame seeds</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16920589817http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16920589817Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:53:00 -0500fooddinnershrimpstirfrywok<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lypysjfIoV1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><div> <p>Meena whipped up some shredded pork shoulder enchiladas and I couldn’t eat just one. </p> <p>- braised pork shoulder</p> <p>- corn tortillas</p> <p>- enchilada sauce</p> <p>- white onion</p> <p>- green and red bell pepper</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- crushed tomato</p> <p>- jalapeno</p> <p>- onion powder</p> <p>- garlic salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- chili powder</p> <p>- aleppo</p> <p>- agave</p> <p>- shredded pepper jack</p> <p>- cotija</p> <p>- green onion</p> </div>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16864598059http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16864598059Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:55:00 -0500fooddinnerenchiladasmexicanpork shoulder<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyoavxB18T1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sunday we did half a pork shoulder in the oven and half was braised with stock and sriracha.  The braised bits ended up in a lovely Cuban sandwich with a sweet potato on the side.  </p> <p>Sandwich.</p> <p>- swiss</p> <p>- peasant bread</p> <p>- braised pork shoulder</p> <p>- ham</p> <p>- spicy mustard</p> <p>- dill pickle slices</p> <p>Potato.</p> <p>- a sweet potato and that’s all!</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16823965556http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16823965556Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:21:31 -0500fooddinnercuban sandwichcubansweet potatopork shoulder<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymfdoqRPE1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sunday night dinner was a play on Bo Saam … a very pedestrian play.  But it was still super delicious. </p> <p>- pork shoulder (w/ salt & sugar)</p> <p>- seasoned korean radish</p> <p>- seasoned korean small green hot pepper</p> <p>- radish kimchee</p> <p>- cabbage kimchee</p> <p>- gochujang</p> <p>- leaf lettuce</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16765045159http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16765045159Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:03:23 -0500fooddinnerbo saampork shoulderkimchee<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymdgyR0dR1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This was the first proper pizza we’ve made in the new house (with a pizza stone, etc.) and I dare say it could have been the greatest pizza I’ve ever made.  </p> <p>- whole wheat dough</p> <p>- reduced marinara (w/ agave, sriracha & balsamic vinegar)</p> <p>- bacon</p> <p>- shiitake</p> <p>- spinach (w/ garlic)</p> <p>- mozzarella</p> <p>- pecorino </p> <p>- jalapeño</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16763510286http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16763510286Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:22:00 -0500fooddinnerbaconpizzajalapenoshiitake<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyh9bhtXQy1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Meena made a stuffed bell pepper soup and it was incredible in it’s ability to be a soup while tasting exactly like a stuffed bell pepper. Awesome.</p> <p>- green bell pepper</p> <p>- red bell pepper</p> <p>- white onion</p> <p>- ground beef</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- jalapeno</p> <p>- crushed tomato</p> <p>- salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- worcestershire</p> <p>- brown sugar</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- crushed red pepper</p> <p>- brown rice</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16597318198http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16597318198Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:04:28 -0500fooddinnerbell peppersoup<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyczulOSON1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><div> <p>Meena hunted around and pieced together a couple recipes to make this fantastic spicy chicken thigh number with veg and rice.</p> <p>Chicken.</p> <p>- chicken thighs</p> <p>- miso paste</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- lemon zest</p> <p>- soy sauce</p> <p>- ginger</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- sesame oil</p> <p>- rice vinegar</p> <p>- sambal oelek</p> <p>- agave</p> <p>Veg.</p> <p>- brussels sprouts</p> <p>- onion</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- white mushrooms</p> <p>- fish sauce</p> <p>- sriracha</p> <p>Rice.</p> <p>- brown rice</p> <p>- scallions</p> <p>Side.</p> <p>- kimchee!</p> </div>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16464829515http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16464829515Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:49:32 -0500fooddinnerchicken thighs<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9hli8bol1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sunday night micro pizza was the plan for an evening that gave us the doomsday Super Bowl scenario for a Colts fan.  </p> <p>Dough.</p> <p>- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBgsLmDcL78" target="_blank">robert rodriguez tortilla method</a></p> <p>Topping.</p> <p>- chicken sausage with black truffle </p> <p>- percorino</p> <p>- marinara</p> <p>- shrimp</p> <p>- ham</p> <p>- pineapple</p> <p>- shallot</p> <p>- green onion</p> <p>- pepper jack</p> <p>- parmesan</p> <p>- mushrooms (w/ smoked paprika)</p> <p>- spinach (w/ curry and kosher salt)</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16354469034http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16354469034Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:22:29 -0500fooddinnerpizzashrimppecorinoRobert Rodriguezpepper jackspinachmushroom<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7miudzYZ1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cleaning out the fridge this morning and trying a savory bread pudding for the first time. Pretty positive results … we’ll be doing it again.  </p> <p>- baguette</p> <p>- egg</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- shrimp</p> <p>- skim milk</p> <p>- cliantro</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- spinach</p> <p>- white onion</p> <p>- balsamic vinegar</p> <p>- parmesan</p> <p>- feta</p> <p>- agave</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16294815494http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16294815494Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:13:41 -0500foodbreakfasteggbread puddingshrimpbalsamic vinegarfeta<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7mbtbhgr1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Leftovers and salad and egg sandwiches.</p> <p>Sandwich.</p> <p>- egg</p> <p>- baguette</p> <p>- poblano topping from previous night’s salmon</p> <p>- low fat sour cream</p> <p>- parmesan</p> <p>Salad.</p> <p>- brussels sprouts</p> <p>- romaine</p> <p>- feta</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- red wine vinegar</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- shrimp</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16294591559http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16294591559Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:09:00 -0500eggbreakfastbrussels sproutsfetashrimp<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7lr9KmBn1qzmb89o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Friday night at home and some salmon and veg (the house staple) was our idea of perfect.</p> <p>Salmon.</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- olive oil spritz</p> <p>- salmon fillet</p> <p>Topping.</p> <p>- roasted poblano</p> <p>- pickled red onion</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- cilantro</p> <p>- smoked paprika</p> <p>Veg.</p> <p>- olive oil</p> <p>- garlic</p> <p>- kosher salt</p> <p>- black pepper</p> <p>- parmesan</p> <p>- lemon juice</p> <p>- brussels</p> <p>- white onion</p> <p>- broccoli</p> <p>- sweet potato</p>http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16293956949http://www.memoirsofapalate.com/post/16293956949Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:57:00 -0500fooddinnersalmonpoblanobroccoliparmesansweet potato