Wednesday January 30, 2013

Dinner with Carter & Lucia
Point Reyes Mozzarella with Robin's Olive Oil, very old Balsamic, Parsley, Oaktown Cyprus Lemon Citron Sea Salt Flakes
Red Turnips, Fennel, Sea Beans, Shallots with Mustard Sesame Dressing
Roasted Eggplant, Chicken Cutlets, and Five-Spice Tofu Nuggets with Sherry Red Miso Sauce
Cantaloupe and Blueberries with Greek Yogurt, Organic Corn Syrup, Candied Mint Leaves, and Alder-Smoked Black Salt

Tuesday January 29, 2013

Roasted Monkfish with Red Onions, Kohlrabi, and Paneer with Black Olives, Preserved Lemons and Olive Oil
Red Turnip and Persian Cucumber salad with Ginger, Garlic, Shallots, Salt, White Pepper, Rice Wine Vinegar, Peanut Oil, Sesame Oil, and Sesame Seeds

Monday January 28, 2013

Chicken Thigh Cutlets with Lemon
Roasted Butternut Squash with Olive Oil, Yama Soyu, Grade B Maple Syrup, White Pepper, Salt
Heart of Romaine salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Sunday January 27, 2013

Hunterish Stew
Bacon, Cafe Rouge boudin blanc, Fifth Quarter smoked pork chop, Cultured sauerkraut, onions, Queen Celeste apples, red cabbage, garlic, bay leaf, caraway seeds, Pretty Dog hot sauce, salt, black pepper, Kuentz-Bas Gewurtztraminer, cardamom, Bernie's cider vinegar and Yellow Finn potatoes

Heart of Romaine salad

Saturday January 26, 2013

 Dinner at Stu & Kay's

Friday January 25, 2013

@ George Gund's memorial

Quick dinner with Hanger Steak, smashed Marble Potatoes, Heart of Romaine Salad

Thursday January 24, 2013

Pan Roasted Salmon
Roasted Paneer Cheese, Broccoli Stems, and Shallots with Olive Oil, Preserved Lemons, Anchovies, White Pepper, Oaktown Garam Masala, and Cilantro
Pane di Zucero Chicory with Mustard Garlic Dressing

Wednesday January 23, 2013

Woyzeck @ Shotgun Players

Quick Dinner with Chicken Cutlets & Nuggets leftover Brussel Sprouts and Eggplant and Heart of Romaine Salad

Tuesday January 22, 2013

Nick's Sausage & Mushroom Pizza @ home
Heart of Romaine Salad

Monday January 21, 2013

Cucumber, Ginger, Garlic, Red Onion, Toasted Sesame Seed Salad from Plenty
Chinese Eggplant and Brussel Sprouts roasted with red miso, olive oil, lemon juice
Chicken thighs boned and sauteed

Sunday January 20, 2013

Massa Organic Brown Rice

Leftover Chicken from the other night with leftover peppers from Silent Film Festival Party last week, Red Onion, Napa Cabbage, Queen Celeste Apples, Ginger and Garlic grated on a microplane, Red Boat Fish Sauce, Yama Soyu Soy, Lime Juice, Pancetta, and Cilantro

Saturday January 19, 2013

Poker Night at the Robertsons

Mochi wrapped with Proscuitto and sauteed in a little bit of butter

Friday January 18, 2013

Dinner with Judith
Radishes & Cheese

Chicken Liver Mousse
I took the chicken liver that came with the Marin Sun Chicken I was roasted for dinner and put it in the toaster oven. I took two shallots and minced them. Cooked them in some butter and olive oil and then added some white wine. I cooked this down till the wine was gone. I put the liver and shallots in the cuisinart and pureed them. I added two tablespoons of cream. Put it in a ramekin and stuck it in the fridge for a couple of hours. It came out really good.

Roast Chicken butterflied and brined for an hour in cold water with a quarter cup of sugar and salt then dried in the fridge for another hour. Roasted over the small yellow finn potatoes for 50 minutes at 485 degrees.

Brussel Sprouts with preserved lemons and anchovies roasted at 425 for 25 minutes

Arugula Salad with fuyu persimmons and fresh waterchestnuts

Bosc pears poached in Gewurtztraminer and a cinnamon stick served with Three Twins vanilla ice cream and reduced poaching liquid

Tuesday November 20, 2012

Mustard Cornbread crusted Chicken Thighs roasted with Yellow Finn and sweet potatoes
Heart of Romaine Salad

Monday November 19, 2012

Beer Battered Ling Cod
Tartar Sauce
Heart of Romaine Salad

Sunday November 18, 2012

At Helen & David's house for early Thanksgiving with Kate & Keith, Kathleen & Kris, Debbie

Blue Hubbard Squash with stuffing

I cut the squash and cleaned it then roasted it for 45 minutes at 375. Prepared stuffing with Acme Pain de Mie cubes, sauteed Fifth Quarter Breakfast sausage, Leeks, and Red Peppers, roasted squash from "lid" and Maitake mushrooms, toasted pecans, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, Kampot black pepper, three eggs mixed with two cups chicken stock. Add stuffing to squash and back at 350 for an hour.

Pickled Gold Beets

This is the 2000th post I've done here on the blog. 

Saturday November 17, 2012

Poker Night at Stuart's

Dry-Farmed Early Girls with Burrata, Olive Oil, Salt, Kampot Black Pepper and Crostinis

Friday November 16, 2012

Chicken Cutlets with Dry-Farmed Early Girl Tomatoes (still in season and at the Farmers Markets!)
Cauliflower Steaks with Olive Oil, Smoked Paprika, Salt, Tumeric, Kampot Black Pepper
Heart of Romaine Salad

Thursday November 15, 2012

Baked Beans with Fifth Quarter Spicy Duck Sausage
Heart of Romaine Salad

Wednesday November 14, 2012

Massa organic Brown Rice with Carrots, Red Onions, Garlic, Cafe Rouge Garlic Sausage, Chicken Stock, and Salt

For tomorrow: Baked Beans with Rancho Gordo Good Mother Stallard beans soaked overnight and cooked off then a pound of bacon, onions, molasses, grade B maple syrup, brown sugar, Kampot black pepper, ginger, Bernie's cider vinegar, salt

Tuesday November 13, 2012

Roasted Monkfish with salt, Kampot black pepper, smoked paprika, and mustard
Smashed Yellow Finn potatoes
Black olive, preserved lemon & caper sauce

Monday November 12, 2012

Roasted Chicken Thighs and Eggplant with Red Miso, Ginger, Garlic, Fish Sauce, Lime Juice, Kampot Black Pepper, Chili Garlic Sauce with Radish Top Cilantro Pesto

Sunday November 11, 2012

@ Lucy Gray show at SFFS Cinema by the Bay

@ home
Roasted French Olive Squash, Artichokes, Pancetta, Preserved Lemon, Red Miso, Kampot Black Pepper, Olive Oil
Heart of Romaine Salad

Saturday November 10, 2012

@ San Francisco Film Festival Essential Event

@ home with Rachel

French Olive Squash Soup with pureed squash, chicken stock, ginger, fried sage leaves, alder smoked salt
Pan Seared Salmon with radish top pesto with preserved lemon
Heart of Romaine Salad

Friday November 9, 2012

Chicken Cutlets

Roasted French Olive Squash

Thursday November 8, 2012

Kirin Chinese takeout @ home

Wednesday November 7, 2012

@ Shotgun Players show of Assassins--really great show!

Tuesday November 6, 2012

Marnee Thai takeout with Stu & Kay watching the election

Monday November 5, 2012

Coconut Pineapple Shrimp with Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, Red Miso, Yama Soyu, Fish Sauce, Lime Juice, Cilantro, Red Bell Pepper, Red Jalapeno, Salt.
Haricot Vert
Heart of Romaine Salad

Sunday November 4, 2012

Pork Enchiladas with left over Pork shredded and Green Chili stew sauce supplemented by Green Apple, Egg, 1/2 cup of leftover Edemame, small bunch of Cilantro topped with Manouri Cheese
Guacamole
Heart of Romaine Salad

Saturday November 3, 2012

Patrick Finley Memorial Baseball League Banquet
Michael, Michael, Brad, Paul, Matt, Russ, Patrick

Radishes & Fava Bean Dip with Pita Chips
Two Salads
Harvest Salad with Fifth Quarter Smoked Duck Breast, Red Onion, Fuyu Persimmon, Watermelon Radish, Pomegranate Seeds, Treviso, Ruby Grapefruit sections, Red Jalapeno, Olive Oil, Salt on a Romaine Leaf
Crab Cakes on a Caroselli & Fennel Salad with Radish Top & Walnut Pesto
Pork & Green Chili Stew with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, White Pepper, Cumin, Allspice, Salt, Chicken Stock, Lard.
Rancho Gordo Cranberry Beans
Rice, Corn, and Nettles
Guacamole
Brad's Raspberry Cake

Friday November 2, 2012

Hanger Steak
Roasted Carrots
Edemame
Heart of Romaine Salad

Thursday November 1, 2012

Roasted Chicken Thighs boned and left whole with carrots and dino kale
Heart of Romaine salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Wednesday October 31, 2012

Halloween at home with Carter & Lucia, Stan & Suzanne
Easter Egg Radishes and salt
Fava Bean Dip & Pita Chips
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds w/ Marmite
Maitake Mushroom Chips
Cauliflower, Raisins, and Garlic
Lucero Eggplants with Red Miso and Yuzu Syrup Glaze
Red Salad with Fuyu Persimmons, Red Onion, Treviso, Red Bell Pepper, Red Jalapeno, Pickled Ginger, Red Grapefruit sections, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Salt, Black Pepper
Dry-Farmed Early Girl Tomatoes with Basil, Olive Oil, Burrata, Salt & Black Pepper
LoCoco's Pizza
Scream Charentais Melon Sorbet

Tuesday October 30, 2012

Lunch was hard-boiled eggs

Dinner w/ Rachel & Abbey at Nan Yang

no pictures today

Monday October 29, 2012

Lunch was leftover Merguez & eggplant tagine over fregola sarda (didn't look this good as leftovers) Beer-batter fried Ling Cod & carrots with a heart of romaine salad

Sunday October 28, 2012

Thai Temple Brunch with Howard Dinner watching the Giants win Chicken Thighs boned and flattened marinated in yama soyu, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic roasted with cauliflower steaks w/ smoked paprika, cumin, salt, olive oil and Annabelle's shallots & dry-farmed early girls Heart of Romaine salad w/ Blue Cheese dressing

Interstitial Post

It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted anything. I've been thinking about making some changes to the Secret Restaurant and this has been an opportunity to clarify my thoughts. From now on I'll be working a little more on fleshing out my recipes and not so much on the diaristic listing thing. So unless it really something special, you won't be reading about lunch anymore. I guess I don't even really know who "you" are (except you, Amy. Thanks!). Hopefully this new focus will keep me interested and inspire some good cooking.

Sunday April 15, 2012

Annette's 90th Birthday Party @ Dan & Trish's

@ Stu's

Saturday April 14, 2012

Baseball Draft w/ Michael, Michael, Brad, Kevin, Paul, Russ, Pat, Matt, Mark, Chris
Manhattan Pulled Pork on Acme Torpedo Rolls
Sauced w/ Braising liquid w/ Luxardo Cherries, Cider Vinegar, Sri Racha,
Cole Slaw w/ Carrots, Cabbage
Brad's Apple & Pear Galettes

Leftover Ham Sandwich

Friday April 13, 2012

Emily's going away lunch @ Cafe Rouge

Rice Cakes w Spicy Ketchup
Heart of Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Manhattan Pulled Pork
Not a geographical indicator but because it includes 1 1/2 cups of Willet's Bourbon & 1/4 cup of Dolin Sweet Vermouth as well as Garrett's Brandied Cherries

8 lbs Pork Shoulder
Fennel seed
Black Pepper
Salt
Browned in the oven

2 onions
2 leeks
2 carrots
head of Garlic
Ginger
sauteed in olive oil

Bourbon & Vermouth added and reduced

Pork added w/ Thyme, Sage, Bay, Honey, Chicken Stock

cooked for 3 hours

Thursday April 12, 2012

BN Ranch Roast Beef on Pasta Shop Flatbread @ work

Salmon
Asparagus
Heart of Romaine Salad

Wednesday April 11, 2012

Tokyo Fish Onigiri & Melon Salad @ work

@ 42nd Street Moon production of Sugar

@ Globe w/ Joe & Jen

Tuesday April 10, 2012

Maple Ham & Mango Sauce on Acme Kaiser Roll @ home

Congee w/ Chicken Thighs, Leftover Spring Onions, Artichokes, & Maitake Mushrooms, Garlic, Ginger, Soy, Fish Sauce, Green Tabasco, Chicken Stock, Jasmine Rice
Heart of Romaine w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Monday April 9, 2012

pasta shop paninni @ work

Kirin takeout @ home

Sunday April 8, 2012

Moonlite Bakery Frittata

Fifth Quarter Maple Ham w/ Mango Chutney, Orange Juice, Ginger, Mustard, Onion Sauce
Asparagus
Heart of Romaine Salad

Saturday April 7, 2012

Moonlite Bakery Apple Cake

Poker Night @ the Robertson's
Poached Shrimp w/ Preserved Lemon & Pickled Ginger
Roasted Gold Beets w/ Bacon Avocado & French Feta

Friday April 6, 2012

Tokyo Fish Sushi Bento & Melon Salad @ work Really bad allergic reaction to the sushi

Addie's Pizza Pie @ home
Heart of Romaine & Hard Boiled Eggs w/ Thousand Island Dressing

Thursday April 5, 2012

Leftover Salmon @ work

Cort & Diz
Cafe Rouge Salami & Fifth Quarter Trotter Terrine
Pork Schnitzel
Roasted Artichokes, Spring Onions & Maitake Mushrooms
Heart of Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing
Strawberry Shortcake

Wednesday April 4, 2012

Local Butcher Roast Beef Sandwich @ work

@ Locavore w/ Cort & Diz

Tuesday April 3, 2012

Local Butcher Roast Beef Sandwich @ work

Salmon
Roasted Spring Onions & Kale
Heart of Romaine Salad

Monday March 26, 2012

Da Nang Duck & Spinach for Company Lunch

Chicken Thighs & Artichokes w/ Preserved Lemons & Anchovies
Heart of Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Sunday April 1, 2012

Napoleon

Whole Foods Sandwiches @ Paramount

Napoleon

Saturday March 31, 2012

Moonlite Bakery Apple Cake

Napoleon

@ Mua w/ Amy, Stu & Kay, Janet

Napoleon

Friday March 30, 2012

Hard Boiled Eggs @ work

Amy, Carter & Luccia
Cheese,
Watermelon Salad
Yuba Salad w/ Roasted Maitake Mushrooms
Roasted Spring Onions & Artichokes w/ Preserved Lemons
Heart of Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing
Acme Panatone w/ Strawberries & Three Twins Vanilla Ice Cream

Thursday March 29, 2012

BN Ranch Roast Beef & Flatbread @ work

@ Cafe Rouge w/ Tom & Susan, Renee

Wednesday March 29, 2012

Pasta Shop Pannini @ work

Susan & Tom
Cheese & Trotter Terrine
Watermelon Salad
Asparagus
Salmon w/ Hollandaise
Heart of Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing
Strawberries & Three Twins Vanilla Ice Cream

Tuesday March 27, 2012

Pasta Shop Chicken Pasty @ work

@ Original Joe's w/ Yvonne

Monday March 26, 2012

Tokyo Fish Hamachi, Melon Salad, & Edamame @ work

Pan Roasted Pork Chops
Brussell Sprouts & Cauliflower
Heart of Romaine Salad

Sunday March 25, 2012

Napoleon Breakfast @ Waterfront Hotel

Napoleon

@ Plum w/ Jeff & Carol, Joe, Mimi, Roger

Napoleon

Saturday March 24, 2012

Apple Cake from Moonlite Bakery

Napoleon

@ Haven w/ George & Laura

Napoleon

Friday March 23, 2012

Corned Beef Pannini from the Pasta Shop @ work

Napoleon Gala @ the Paramount

Thursday March 22, 2012

Carnitas Tacos @ Chipotle

Pan Roasted Salmon
Asparagus
Heart of Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Wednesday March 21, 2012

Cafe Rouge Roast Beef & Pasta Shop Flat Bread @ work

Addie's Pizza
Heart of Romaine & Chicory Salad

Tuesday March 20, 2012

Pasta Shop Corned Beef Pannini @ work

Becker Lane Pork Chops
Roasted Brussell Sprouts, Spring Onions & Pancetta
Heart of Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Monday March 19, 2012

Tokyo Fish Sushi & Melon Salad @ work

@ Earplay Concert

Sunday March 18, 2012

Corned Beef leftovers

Roasted Chicken Thighs, Artichokes, & Spring Onions
Heart of Romaine Salad

Saturday March 17, 2012

moonlite bakery Frittata @ home

Poker at Paula's w/ Michael & Edith, Patrick, Michael, Stu
Corned Beef
Cabbage Rolls stuffed w/ Roasted Brussell Sprouts, Pancetta, & Spring Onions

Friday March 16, 2012

Pasta Shop Roast Beef wrap w/ Flatbread @ work

Cheese Board Pizza from Patricia
Chicory Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Thursday March 15, 2012

Local Butcher Shop Roast Beef Sandwich @ work

Steak & Eggs

Wednesday March 14, 2012

Leftover Red Beans & Rice w/ Duck Sausage @ work

Swordfish, Broccoli, Spring Onions, Anchovies & Preserved Lemon
Heart of Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Tuesday March 13, 2012

Cafe Rouge Roast Beef on Pasta Shop Flatbread & Provolone

Eden Red Beans & Brown Rice w/ onions, Smoked Duck Sausage, Scallions, Garlic, Chicken Stock, Green Tabasco
Heart of Romaine w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Monday March 12, 2012

Pasta Shop Pannini @ work

Roasted Chicken Thighs, Cauliflower, Carrots, Anchovies & Preserved Lemon
Heart of Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Sunday March 11, 2012

Sweet Adeline Cheddar/Scallion Scone

Pan Roasted Salmon
Asparagus w/ Miso Butter Sauce
Heart of Romaine Salad

Saturday March 10, 2012

Moonlite Bakery Frittata

Leftover Fish in Filet o' Fish on Acme Sesame Kaiser Roll

Fifth Quarter Pork Green Chili Sausage w/ Massa Organic Brown Rice, Roasted Brussell Sprouts & Spring Onions
Heart of Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Friday March 9, 2012

Tokyo Fish Hamachi on Acme Torpedo Roll @ work

Filet o' Fish w/ Tartare Sauce w/ Mayo, Pickles, Sea Beans, Horseradish
Roasted Maitake Mushrooms
Roasted Dino Kale

Thursday March 8, 2012

Leftover Hanger Steak Sandwiches on Acme Torpedo Rolls @ home

Chicken Thighs with Orange Juice & Zest
Asparagus
Heart of Romaine Salad

Wednesday March 7, 2012

Local Butcher Roast Beef Sandwich @ work

Pork Chops
Asparagus
Heart of Romaine Salad

Tuesday March 6, 2012

Tokyo Fish Rainbow Roll & Fruit Salad @ work

@ home w/ Kirin takeout

Monday March 5, 2012

Pasta Shop Flatbread & Roast Beef

Hanger Steak
Carrots
Heart of Romaine Salad

Sunday March 4, 2012

Foccacia from Alameda Bakery

LoCoco's Pizza @ home
Heart of Romaine salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Saturday March 3, 2012

Moonlite Bakery Pastry

Stu & Kay, Rachel
Meat, Cheese, & Radishes
Shrimp Cocktail w/ Horseradish Miso Kimchi blended w/ Tomato Paste & Worchestershire Sauce
Asparagus & Roasted Artichokes w/ Hollandaise Sauce
Pork Cutlets
Swanton Strawberries & Whipped Cream

Friday March 2, 2012

Sweet Adeline Egg Salad Sandwich @ work

Roasted Chicken Thighs & Brussell Sprouts w/ Anchovies & Preserved lemon
Heart of Romaine Salad

Thursday March 1, 2012

Company Lunch from La Mission

Udon Noodles w/ Shrimp, Carrots, Leeks, Garlic, Ginger, Soy, Dashi, Fish Sauce, Lime Juice

Wednesday February 29, 2012

@ Tacubaya w/ Anita

Cafe Rouge Pancetta wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Asparagus
Heart of Romaine Salad

Tuesday February 28, 2012

Cafe Rouge Tonno di Maille on Pasta Shop Flatbread @ work

@ Prospect w/ Yvonne

Monday February 27, 2012

Moonlite Bakery Frittata @ home

Roasted Chicken Thighs, Shallots, Cauliflower, Tumeric,
Heart of Romaine salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing

Sunday February 26, 2012

Cholita Linda Tacos @ Temescal Farmer's Market

Rachel, Joe, Harvey
Gravlax
Chee & Boccalone Meats
Pork Stew
Asparagus,
Chicory Salad w/ Dried Persimmons
Moonlite Bakery Almond Cake

Saturday February 25, 2012

@ Ferry Building Seafood w/ Harvey

Harvey, Meredith
Pasta alla Gricia
Farmer's Market Asparagus
Heart of Romaine Salad
Three Twins Vanilla Ice Cream & Blueberries

Friday February 24, 2012

Local Butcher Shop @ work

Roasted Salmon
Roasted Kale & Maitake Mushrooms
Heart of Romaine Salad