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Degustation Menu October 20th, 2005 @ Wildflower -Amuse Bouche- Shrimp pork and chive dumplings with hot chili oil sauce -Appetizer- Curry flavored chicken and bean sprout spring rolls with coconut chutney sauce -Salad Course- Diver scallops dusted with Chinese 5 spice rub on arugula salad served with Champagne vinegrette -Foie Gras Course- Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras on poached daikon with balsamic glaze -Fish Course- Drunken salmon with fennel concasse and red wine reduction glaze -Meat Course- Chinese slow braised pork belly with mash and veggies

My buddy showed up unfortunately a little too late for the tasting menu but here was an impromptu a la carte dish we threw together for him. Nothing is more fun than making a steak.

Holy Canoli, doesn't this look great? Kinda makes you wish for summer to never end. It's getting chilly here at nights.

on another note, i will be guest cheffing at Wildflower in Manhattan this coming thursday. i'm very excited and working hard to get a degustation menu ready for the event. my very good friend, Chef Jay Jadeja invited me into his kitchen to prepare some of my favorite things to eat. i will post more in a few days. stay tuned and i am sure to post pictures of the event at the end of the week. peace...

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A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him.When class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks right to the top, rocks about 2" diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full? They agreed that it was.So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them in to the jar.He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. The students laughed. He asked his students again if thejar was full? They agreed that yes, it was.The professor then picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.Of course, the sand filled up everything else."Now," said the professor, "I want you to recognize that this is your life. The rocks are the important things - your family, your partner, your health, your children - anything that is so important to you that if it were lost, youwould be nearly destroyed. The pebbles are the other thi...

Mt. Fuji on a clear Autumn day.

Waterfalls

I love the changing colors when Autumn rolls around. This is a picture taken in Japan. The redness of the leaves is breath taking. Scroll up to see more scenic views of Japan.

I'm such a beef aficionado. Any chance of talking about beef and I'm on it. Look at these skewers of japanese beef ready to hit the flaming grill... Oh, that's so good.

Located in the side streets of Roppongi... Just ask any cabby, they will know of the joint.

This is possibly one of the most unique and interesting places to eat in Tokyo. Very good food too. It is called "Inakaya". Located in Roppongi, it caters to the wealthy and foreign business men who take this in and perceive the whole country of Japan to be just like this. : ) Cheers mate.

Ever since leaving D'Artagnan.... I am now craving Foie Gras more than ever. I happen to find this pic on http://www.tastingmenu.com/media/default.htm This guy who runs the website has to be the biggest "foodie" on earth. He has travelled to all the top places around the US, France, London and Tokyo. To have that kind of disposable income would be great.

You cook the pieces of meat right on the japanese coal hibachi which is built right into the table.

I also wanted to share with you japanese Yaki Niku. This particular japanese beef is titled, "kuruge wagyu," :black haired japanese beef. Oh my god is it good. When you have the chance, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to it. It's seriously life changing... you can't look at any other beef the same way.

Just another picture of the outdoor onsen at our ryo-kan.

This is me at our ryo-kan (japanese resort) in Kumamoto. When you soak your body (after bathing) in the mineral hot spring, all the impurities are thought to escape your body and you are left with a tranquil state of mind, ready to go back to your room and enjoy an exquisite seasonally prepared tasting menu called "kaiseki". The dishes are paired with chilled sake, enhancing every dish and every bite.

This is the famous Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Japan. I was here in April of 2004. Not only is this a historic city with interesting factoids dating back more than 2000 years ago, Kumamoto is also famous for their japanese hot springs (onsen).

so my buddy in michigan convinces me to start this blog. thanks lauren and jon. hope you guys like it.