My Trip to Paris, France: Sandwiches

While I was in France, I ate a bunch of sandwiches because the bread is so awesome there. You see, I don't generally love bread like some other people but it made a difference to me in France. It was just that much better. Crispy crunchy crust, soft inside, and complex flavors from the flour and yeast. These French boulangers are truly masters of their craft.

Here is a foie gras and fig sandwich (€15) from Fauchon. Thick slabs of foie gras with fig spread. The richness of the fatty liver paired with the sweetness of the fig was perfect. Even the bread was good though slightly chewy. This made the perfect snack for 3 people on a shopping spree in the area. It fueled us just perfectly.

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My Trip to France: Air France (JFK-CDG)

I always like to show what airplanes provide to their customers. It's a good way to remember to bring some of your own food to eat on the plane. Otherwise, you'll be served this stuff...well, that is if you're flying economy like me. If you're lucky enough to fly business or even first class then these pictures really wouldn't pertain to you. Food is significantly better in those sections of the plane, especially if you're flying internationally.

Below is my dinner on Air France flying out of JFK headed to CDG. The main dish was chicken with mushrooms in wine sauce with a side of pasta. Of course the chicken was ridiculously salty. It was mandatory to mix it with the pasta to make it the least bit edible. The accompanying cabbage salad was terrible. It has a sweet flavor and too soft texture. It was obviously overdressed. The dinner roll was cold and the brownie cake was disastrously sweet but not very chocolaty tasting. This meal was pretty much a disaster except for the Mott's apple sauce. Sugar free and green apple flavor, it had a nice refreshing tartness to it.

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Henry's End

A few months ago, Dr. Mandoo wanted her birthday in Brooklyn. After looking at a few places, we settled on Henry's End located at the end of the Brooklyn Bridge. At the moment I entered the restaurant, I knew I would love it. It seemed like a small establishment but the people who worked there were putting their heart and soul into it. I especially loved my waitress, an older woman who could still be on her feet all day and get the orders right. She was a character that made our night really fun and enjoyable.

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Baking: Peach Pie

Last year, I made a peach pie. I wanted use a fruit that I haven't tried to make in a pie before. You don't see a lot of peach pies these days which is a shame. This naturally sweet fruit lends itself very well to this pastry wrapped dessert.

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Lunch Week 16: Chimichurri Steak and Roasted Asparagus

So every Sunday, I head over to the kitchen to whip up a big batch of food for lunch the next week. Yes, I brown bag. And I almost always do it every week unless I become too busy to even buy cold cuts from the deli. I do it for several reasons being health, finance, and laziness. Now, you may think that spending hours on a day off to prep and cook five meals at once is hardly lazy. But let me remind you, I hate it when the time comes to decide what to eat for lunch every day. I work in Midtown so the choices are endless. My problem, the more choices, the harder it is for me. So it's much easier for me to have my lunch ready and already decided.

So my lunch for the week: Chimichurri Steak and Roasted Asparagus

It's a really super simple lunch this week. I grilled some steak seasoned with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and oregano. Then I made some chimichurri sauce (a parsley and garlic based Argentinian sauce) to add brightness to the meal. The vinegar and herbs was a nice contrast to the meat. On the side, I had roasted asparagus which I tossed with oil, salt, and pepper then roasted in the oven at 400oF for 15 minutes.
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Tuesday Nights: Wharf Bar & Grill

Towards the end of  one year, my friends thought that we weren't hanging out enough. It's true, we weren't. So they started Tuesday night get-togethers. Every Tuesday, we'll pick a bar to drink, eat, and hang out for a couple of hours. Whoever can make it will attend. If you're busy, it's okay. There's always next week. So this is Tuesday Nights on Tasty Eating where you will find bars that serve food and how we like them.

On this recent Tuesday Night, we headed out to: Wharf Bar & Grill

One warm spring day, we decided to try an outdoor bar to enjoy the good weather. We headed out to Wharf Bar & Grill due to their advertised covered outdoor space. It was quite crowded since everyone had the same idea as we did but we managed to get a table anyway.

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Brisket Town

I had a fairly good experience with Brisket Lab so when they opened a brick and mortar location, I jumped at the chance to eat more brisket made by Daniel Delaney. So off I went to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to meet up with Beer Boor, ChiefHDB, and DegustAsian. At this time, Brisket Town was still BYOB so we bought some beers nearby and enjoyed our meal with a few cold ones thanks to ChiefHDB.

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Chikalicious Dessert Bar

Chikalicious Dessert Bar is a great dessert place to go to if you want to class it up a bit. It's a place where you sit down and enjoy dessert and only dessert. I started off my meal with a delicious cup of coffee (~$4). I love that they have such nice cups and saucers. Makes me feel fancy.

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