Countdown.

This time next week, I would have already arrived in Montreal.

It's indefinitely exciting, but I am still not accustomed to the thought that I am going to spend three weeks by myself in a city I have never been to. Should I bast in this adventurous spirit?

I have no idea what to bring. I think I'll spend these last days searching for additional pieces to take on my journey.

C'est tout!

Summertime.

It's strange to not have any demanding tasks or obligations now. I am not sure how I should spend my time. Nevertheless, I sued some very versatile ingredients to create simple summery dishes.

Roasting potatoes in a hot oven with lots of salt and truffle oil

Wafer thin salami

Grapes, good brie, sliced tomatoes with truffle oil, salt and pepper (the best dish ever) and lemon slices, a refresher between courses.

I am as true a kettle corn fanatic as ever.

I also like to drink seas of hot jasmine tea.

 salami on toasted ciabatta, grilled scallions, roasted then browned potatoes with minced garlic

I've always have a penchant for homemade sorbet, especially during the summertime. This time, it's mango, but I think orange would be better.

the second recipe starts with yeast in warm water with a sprinkling of sugar.

Then add flour and form into a dense dough

let the dough rest for an hour+ in a warm environment. To cover: use plastic wrap; I'm using a vintage metal hood

Afterwards, punch to release excess air bubbles.

reserve scallions, white onions, tomatoes, garlic for topping

Peter Pan.

At 16, Marie-Thérèse met Pablo Picasso in front of Galeries Lafayette where she had bought a peter pan collar and began an infamous and scandalous love affair with the famous artist who continued to use her as the subject of his many cubist paintings. 


I bought a peter pan collar today.


All that's missing is my Picasso.

Recent Inspirations

Metsu's Woman Reading a Letter (1665)

(via wikipedia)

Edward Ruscha's Lisp

(via artnet)