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Magazine Volume 2 / Issue 6 / June 2011 Publisher and Editor Catherine Neville Managing Editor Brandi Wills Online Editor Kristin Brashares
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This new café in Maplewood deftly straddles the old and the new, making it decidedly modern. Start your evening with a well-mixed cocktail (the Water Street is a refreshing blend of gin and Champagne with St. Germain foam), and then pair your meal with wine – we love the fact that there are so many half-bottles on the list. The small, well-edited menu offers unique takes on seasonal flavors. Start off with sweet-pickle deviled eggs or cool, crisp cucumber coins topped with a puff of gorgonzola mousse and a shard of pancetta. Fans of paté will love Water Street’s rendition. Here, the classic liver-based dish is spice-scented and pistachio-studded, presented in a glass container with panini-pressed baguette slices. you can also get a large plate if you choose. Our favorite is the golden trout with a chilled beet salad spooned atop the fish’s tender flesh. And for a sweet ending? you can’t go wrong with the berry tart, warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A light, flavorful ending to a welcomingly fresh meal. – C.N.
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Long Summer’S Day STORy AnD ReCIPe by Matt Seiter
Inspired by the longest day of the year (June 21 this year), the Long Summer’s Day is a great start to a long, hot St. Louis summer. Fresh juices accentuate the robust flavors of the tequila, while Cocchi rounds it all out with a bit of maple and herbal sweetness. Think of a classy Tequila Sunrise. Great poolside but even better with a picnic at Art Hill. If making it to-go, no need to float the Cocchi. Just add it into the recipe. I recommend no more than ¾ ounce. Frosty thermoses are always handy whilst pursuing a day of picnicking.
Long Summer’s day Serves | 1 | 1½ oz ¾ oz ¾ oz ½ oz ½ oz ¾ oz or less
Excellia Reposado tequila fresh lemon juice fresh orange juice St. Germain elderflower liqueur simple syrup Cocchi di Torino orange wheel for garnish lemon wheel for garnish
| Preparation | Combine tequila through simple syrup in a PHOTOGRAPHy by Geoff Cardin
shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Float the Cocchi on top, and garnish with orange and lemon wheels. Smile.
Read more about the tequila used in this recipe in this month’s On The Shelf column.
Matt Seiter is a co-founder of the United States Bartenders’ Guild’s St. Louis chapter, a member of the National Board for the USBG’s MA program and is a continuing educator for all desiring knowledge of the craft of mixology. He is a member of Drink Lab and is the creator of the Sanctuaria Cocktail Club.
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Joe the butcher says...
You should try these Tasty New Items from Kenrick’s
4324 Weber Rd., St. Louis, MO. 314-631-2440
Here at Kenrick’s, we’re coming up with new delicious ideas. We select the most tender, tasty meats and combine it with the perfect accompaniment to create an amazing experience for you, your family and your guest. Each item is prepared with deliciously tasty succulent meat that will have your guest asking you, “Where did you get this?”
Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls
Italian Flank Steak Pinwheel
Seasoned Ground Chicken stuffed with Ham, Provel, and Dijon Mustard in a bite size shape of a Meatball.
Tenderized Flank Steak seasoned with Parmesan Cheese, Volpi Salami and Provel Cheese rolled into a Pinwheel.
Italian Saziza Stuffed Mushrooms
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Peppers & Hot Pepper Cheese - We take a trimmed Pork
Italian Saziza mixed with Mozzarella stuffed into a Mushroom Cap. Great on the Grill as an Appetizer.
Steak Butter - We make our own delicious
finishing touch steak butter. Before grilling put a dollop of this specially seasoned butter on your steak and enjoy each succulent bite.
Tenderloin and cut a pocket into it, stuff it with Roasted Peppers and tie it back together. We then take our favorite ingredient ‘Bacon’, and wrap it around the Tenderloin. Great for the Grill and the oven!
Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto, Gouda & Asparagus - Boneless skinless
chicken breast seasoned and stuffed with smoked gouda cheese and prosciutto wrapped asparagus. This is a great item for the oven if you are in a hurry.
Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Spinach Roasted Garlic and Bleu Cheese - We make a mixture of Spinach, Bleu
Cheese and Roasted Garlic, then we stuff it in the Pork Tenderloin and tie it back together, this is a great item for the grill or the oven!
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The menu of appetizers at yemanja brasil is full of enticing choices, but the one I consistently return to is the fried yucca, or aipim frito. The dense, starchy root of the yucca plant is cut into long wedges, fried, sprinkled with grated parmesan and parsley, and plated on a silver tray with a side of delectable yellow curry sauce (my favorite part). The wedges are served piping hot and extra crispy, but they’re not overly greasy and don’t leave you feeling heavy. It is the perfect starter but also a great meal for one when paired with a glass of sangria or brazilian rum.
Yemanja Brasil 314.771.7457 Benton Park
Read more from S.C. Truckey in her Tiki Talk feature on page 44 and her weekly Dinner & A Show column at feastSTL.com.
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OH LOLLI LOLLI If you have a sweet tooth, you may have met your match. Although they call themselves an “Itsy Bitsy Candy Shoppe,” Oh Lolli Lolli has more sweets, treats and aw-worthy cuteness than any one person can handle on their own. Good thing for you, they let you bring your friends.
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You can start with the wall of bulk candies, lined with large glass containers displaying a rainbow of gummies, licorice chews, jawbreakers, sours and, a personal blast from the past, 20 different colors of Sixlets. Or get your chocolate fix from their counter of milk and dark chocolate confections. With so many decisions, you may just want to go with
the most popular items in the store. Adults love the red velvet chocolate cherries, while the younger customers flock to the chocolate covered gummy bears. While this is definitely a kid’s dream come true, there are plenty of nostalgic treats for adults, as well. You’ll get a kick (and a sugar high) out of the wax bottles, Turkish taffy, Mary Janes, Chick-o-Sticks, Black Cows, Sugar Daddies and more. You can enjoy that “kid in a candy store” feeling at any age. – B.W. 802 DeMun Ave., Clayton ohlollilolli.com
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SOUTHERN ITALIAN REDS WRITTeN BY Jennifer Johnson
Summer is about the pleasure of discovery, and Italy’s rich viticultural diversity offers many compelling reds from beyond Tuscany and Piedmont. Southern Italy’s recent quality renaissance has been led by Sicily’s Nero d’Avola blends and other promising varietals such as Calabria’s Gaglioppo. Surprisingly, these wines tend not to assault the palate with excessive fruit, oak or alcohol, and they naturally pair splendidly with southern Italian fare. Sicily’s mountainous terrain is well-suited for Nero d’Avola, which has a medium- to full-bodied, tannic profile with plum, chocolate and earthy qualities. Thriving in sunny, hot Calabria, Gaglioppo is robustly bodied with herbaceous and currant-cranberry fruit characteristics.
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2009 Statti GaGlioppo Calabria, iGt
Calabria, Italy Spicy cherry and currant aromas are light yet linger with prominent notes of tobacco, black pepper and cigar box in this quaffable, medium-bodied red. Great to pair with wild mushroom lasagna, authentic Italian salami sandwiches or aged pecorino. $19.99; Friar Tuck, multiple locations, friartuckonline.com
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What’s your favorite part of being in the ice cream business? Getting to know my customers, [the] chefs and restaurant owners and families [that come to] my shop. What are some new creations? We recently introduced ice cream cupcakes. These are jumbo sized, filled with ice cream and currently only available by special order. How many gallons of ice cream do you make during a typical week? 135 to 200 What’s YOUR favorite flavor? Butter pecan How do you come up with new flavors for the shop? New flavors come from BFOs: blinding flashes of the obvious. Or sometimes from chefs’ orders. Or we try to create a current popular flavor in another area, like Gooey Butter Cake. What are some newbies that recently debuted? My summer favorite: Play Ball. Tastes just like Cracker Jacks. Any flavors that you thought would be amazing, but weren’t? No, even mistakes are delicious! What’s the creative process like when you work with a chef? We try to make what they want, send a sample, and then make adjustments based on their feedback. We have to educate some, because what a chef can do in their kitchen and what we can do in ours are not the same. We have to work within the food chemistry of cream and the freezing process. What are some of the more odd-ball flavors that chefs have requested? Tomato-basil sorbet, gorgonzola ice cream, avocado-limejalapeño sorbet Best ice cream scoop for home kitchens? Pampered Chef sells one that is made by the same manufacturer as the ones we use in our shop. How do you spend your free time? I spend a lot of time with friends, we really like to check out restaurants. That is my vocation and avocation.
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Beckie Jacobs prefers chocolate to vanilla, sugar to waffle cones and she’ll enjoy her ice cream plain, thank you, rather than gussied up with whipped cream and nuts. Ask the Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream owner what her favorite non-ice cream treat is and she’s quick to respond: “Easy! Doughnuts!” When Jacobs isn’t sweetening up her customers’ days, she’s checking out the local restaurant scene. “I like to eat ice cream in my clients’ restaurants,” says Jacobs, who is well-known for creating custom flavors for area chefs. “It is fun to see the creative ways they serve it.”
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Chef’s Planet Citrus Juicer
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the cushiony round ball earns the Chef’s Planet juicer high marks for comfort; no bruised palms or finger cramps caused by this high-density plastic tool. you get clean-scraped rinds, maximum juice and not much pulp. Juices big and small citrus, from Key limes to ruby red grapefruits. the ridges on the reamer run from top to tip, so juices slide straight and easily to the bowl.
Sleek, sharp, comfortable and priced right, the OXO juicer cleverly incorporates two reamer sizes in one tool to accommodate big and small fruits. the open fin design and built-in strainer allow juices to run clear of seeds and pulp into a calibrated measuring cup. even though the measuring cup makes this juicer sit tall at just over 6 inches, it feels solid and grounded. expect maximum juice.
A clever design that delivers maximum clear juice from limes, this ball-and-cup squeezer extracts great quantities of juice with little effort and no mess. the cut side of the lime faces down into the perforated cup. Pull the handles together, and the ball side turns the lime inside out, releasing the juice. For a small price, the Mi Pueblo delivers big value.
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the gently raised ridges and a blunt point end make for a hard push at the start and sustained concentration as you work the reamer around the rind. A mere quibble, but this great tool would be so handsome in brighter colors. $6.19; DiGregorio Imported Foods, 5200 Daggett Ave., The Hill, digregoriofoods.com
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the reamer snugs into a collar that snaps onto the measuring cup, but during one pour the reamer broke free and fell into a catch bowl. A waste of good grapefruit juice – not to mention a sticky mess. $13.99; Target, multiple locations, target.com
if you squeeze many limes, this is the gadget for you. Otherwise it’s a space waster. $5.29; Supermercado El Torito, 2753 Cherokee St., Cherokee Business District, 314.771.8648
Mess tolerance: if you don’t like juice running down your hands and fingers, don’t choose a handheld reamer. Stick to the ball-and-cup juicers or the reamers that sit on a catch cup.
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gleaming, rock-solid, easy-to-clean stainless steel makes the endurance one gorgeous juicer. its design delivers maximum juice from big citrus fruits with minimum mess. the reamer with a built-in perforated strainer snaps into a 12-ounce cup with a great pour spout. A gentle roundness makes the squeeze a slow start, but once the push starts, fruit juices run fast and collect clear. easy on the hands too. CONS
Small limes were hard to start, but they did juice. big fruits worked best. $18.95; Kitchen Conservatory, 8021 Clayton Road, Clayton, kitchenconservatory.com
W hat to l ook For : Match the juicer to the fruit: before you shop, consider what you’d like to juice. the ball-and-cup designs usually accommodate a single type of citrus. reamers juice across the spectrum, although small limes or lemons don’t twist as easily on the bigger reamers.
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Materials: Handheld reamers come in melamine, porcelain and wood as well as high-performance plastics. wooden reamers are cheap and effective, but over time the wood deteriorates and surfaces darken. the ball-and-cup styles are forged, usually from aluminum, and are sold coated and uncoated. the old-fashioned, Depression-era style, one-piece reamers with a handle and pour spout still exist, but they are mostly plastic these days, not glass.
this sunny yellow plastic reamer delivered high volumes of juice from limes, lemons, oranges and grapefruits. easy to hold, lightweight and wellbalanced, it flies around the cut halves with little effort. the sharp end point centers the spin around the fruit’s cup, and the raised fins release juices quickly. best value for the dollars spent. CONS
the end point can prick palms and fingers. the fins tear at the membrane and the peel, so more pulp accumulates on the reamer. Some peels split and tore into untidy bits. with multiple juicings, expect finger fatigue and sore palms from the skinnier handle. $2.68; Schnucks, multiple locations, schnucks.com
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When not using his spare time to make fun of people who write blogs, Michael Sweeney writes the beer blog STLHops. com. The irony is lost on him.
Award-winning sommelier and mixologist Chad Michael George is founder of Proof Academy, which covers everything from wine and cocktail list consulting to spirits and mixology education.
stone Brewing Co.’s Ruination IPA StYle: American Double IPA (7.7% abv) available at: Whole Foods Market, multiple locations, wholefoodsmarket.com; $5.99 (22-oz bottle) PairingS: Carnitas • Pasta carbonara
Stone Brewing Co. rolled into Missouri with a bang and brought with it an explosion of hops in its ruination iPA. The first whiff of this double iPA absolutely hits you with a blast of citrus and pine. while this is certainly a bitter beer, it has a rounded bitterness that makes it more drinkable.
Morgan street Brewery & Restaurant’s Golden Pilsner StYle: Czech Pilsner (5% abv) available at: Morgan Street Brewery & Restaurant, 721 N. Second St., Downtown; $4.25 (16-oz draught) PairingS: Mussels • Manchego
The moment you give up on a style is the moment you might be missing something spectacular. Morgan Street’s golden Pilsner is light, effervescent and absolutely refreshing. its tender malt body is balanced wonderfully with a slight hop bitterness that reminds you why pilsners can be extraordinary.
Bell’s Brewery’s Oberon StYle: American Wheat Ale (5.8% abv) available at: Randall’s Wines and Spirits, multiple locations, shoprandalls.com; $9.99 (6-pack, 12-oz bottles) PairingS: Citrus salad • Coconut curry
with a creamy malt body and a spicy hoppiness, Bell’s oberon is the perfect accompaniment to all your summertime activities. while this seasonal beer is good on draught, it’s even better out of the bottle. Just don’t be afraid of that yeast at the bottom.
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excellia Reposado tequila Provenance: Mexico (40% abv) available at: The Wine Merchant, 20 S. Hanley Road, Clayton, winemerchantltd.com; $59.99
Excellia ages its 100 percent blue agave tequila in used Sauternes casks and Cognac barrels to separate its product from the growing selection of tequilas. The reposado, a personal favorite, offers bold pepper and spice notes. This tequila is meant to be mixed, as the flavors are strong enough to stand up to complementary ingredients.
the Bitter truth Crème de Violette Provenance: Germany (20% abv) available at: Lukas Liquor Superstore, 15921 Manchester Road, Ellisville, lukasliquorstl.com; $34.99
Crème de violette is generally described as “soapy,” but Bitter Truth’s bottling transcends the stereotype. The german producer, known for its extensive line of bitters, has created an iteration that is as smooth and silky as they come. Try it in an Aviation Cocktail to see what all the fuss is about.
Carpano Antica Formula Italian Vermouth Provenance: Italy (16.5% abv) available at: The Wine & Cheese Place, 7435 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, wineandcheeseplace.com; $35.99
The cocktail crowd in St. Louis has been clamoring for this tasty elixir for years, and it is finally here. The man credited with creating modern vermouth in 1786, Antonio Benedetto Carpano, is responsible for the recipe in this bottling. The complexity and balance are second to none. Excellent in a Manhattan or Negroni or alone with a few rocks. Stock up, as availability is scarce.
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We have an impressive selection ofthe bestwines fromyour Missouri & Illinoiswineries including MountPleasant, Stone Hill, St.James, Hermannhof,Illinois Cellars,Augusta and Montelle Wines. We offer discounts on case purchases aswell as acceptyourspecial orders All atsignature Shop ’n Save Prices!
2009 Branko Pinot Grigio Provenance: Collio, Italy available at: Schnucks, 10275 Clayton Road, Frontenac, schnucks.com; $25.99 Food Pairings: Mussels • Smoked fish • Pecorino Romano
immerse yourself in the fragrance of honeydew and cantaloupe before diving in to this structured, fruit-driven wine. round viscosity and a warm, citrusy palate create a fresh approach to an occasionally flat grape.
2009 Love Over Money Green Eyes Grüner Veltliner Provenance: Austria available at: Kaya’s Import, 4117 Union Road, South County, kayasimport.com; $10.99 Food Pairings: Fried artichoke • Green salads, especially Caesar
Sometimes described as a cross between Sauvignon blanc and Viognier, Grüner Veltliner is highly food-friendly, even holding its own against wine killers such as asparagus and artichoke. this medium-bodied bottling offers intoxicating aromas of pear and caramel with a nice balance of fruit and crisp acidity.
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An after-dinner glass of brachetto, a red grape grown predominantly in the Piedmont region of italy, finishes your meal on a refreshing berry note. Slightly frizzante with the perfume of strawberries, this frothy wine is made for warm weather. Low in alcohol and noticeably sweet, it is a perfect match for dessert, cheese and backyard dining. it can also be used in an array of brunch cocktails.
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Bagna Cauda By John Womick, L’ÉcoLe cuLinaire
This is a reinterpretation of bagna cauda, which means “hot bath” in Italian, great for dipping crudités and chunks of rustic bread. It can be thinned if desired with the addition of more cream and olive oil and would hold nicely in a fondue pot or small slow cooker. Yield | 1 cup | 6 cloves 1 Tbsp 2 to 3 Tbsp 4 to 6 oz
garlic extra-virgin olive oil umami paste heavy cream
small saucepan and bring to medium heat. When garlic turns gold, remove from pan and whisk umami paste and cream in with oil. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes. remove from heat. crush or chop garlic and add back to pan. Serve warm with crudités or chunks of peasant-style bread.
meeT: UMAMI PASTE I was at my mother-in-law’s recently and cringed upon encountering a bottle of Accent Flavor Enhancer – a commercial version of MSG. Fortunately, modern organic chemistry has brought us a more natural solution to imparting that elusive fifth flavor, umami.
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umami is a flavor produced by glutamate – an amino acid that occurs naturally, unlike MSG (monosodium glutamate), in many foods – and is best recognized as a savory-ness often associated with fermented or cured foods (bean curd, smoked ham, cheeses). While umami isn’t as definitive as the other four flavors – salty, sweet, bitter and sour – many dishes we enjoy would be as enticing as cardboard without umami’s depth and earthy richness. although there have long been many ways to add umami to dishes – nam pla (fish sauce from Thailand), tomato paste or soy sauce – umami paste is a recent, more deliberate
approach. Taste #5 umami Paste, cobbled together by London restaurateur Laura Santtini, is a blend of foodstuffs known for their high-umami quotient, including anchovies, black olives and porcini mushrooms. Puréed with olive oil, this concentrated “flavor bomb” comes in a squeezable tube to provide instant zing to any cuisine. hoW Do i Use it?
Spread on crostini, the paste is a bit overpowering, as each element – tomato, anchovy, olive – fights for primacy on the palate. a few dollops in a stew, however, produce a more balanced contribution. as with sriracha or garlic, the right amount is subjective, but in most cases, a little dab’ll do ya.
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Ricotta STORY AND RECIPE BY Cassandra Vires
The exquisite flavor of housemade ricotta has made it a popular ingredient on chefs’ menus as of late. Lucky for us, ricotta is simple enough for even the most novice home cook to prepare. As you’ll see in the recipe here, it requires just a few simple steps.
Ricotta means “recooked” in Italian, as the traditional method of making it is to use whey left over from making mozzarella. Acid is added to the “cooked” whey, which is heated again to form ricotta. Mozzarella whey is not a common household item; you can simply substitute whole milk. Buttermilk, vinegar and lemon juice are all optional acids to use in your ricotta. Buttermilk is simple and stable and alters the flavor very little, so it is my choice. If you want to try the others for comparison, follow the recipe provided, replacing the buttermilk with ¼ to ½ cup lemon juice or ½ cup vinegar, depending on your tastes. The acid, in combination with heat, causes the milk proteins to bind together and form soft white curds. The milk needs to reach a certain temperature to properly curdle. Anything between 170°F and 190°F will do, so I shoot for 180°F. The final step is to remove the curds from the whey. If the curds are overhandled, the ricotta will be rubbery. The best method is to gently pour all of the contents into a colander lined with cheesecloth and let sit, untouched, for 30 to 90 minutes, depending on how firm you want it to be. There are a couple of tips to keep in mind when making ricotta at home. The recipe requires the milk to boil, which often leaves your pans with a scorched-on mess. By using a large nonstick pan, slowly bringing the milk to a boil and stirring occasionally, you can make cleanup much easier. You also may encounter homemade ricotta with a sour or metallic flavor. This is usually caused by using a metal spoon during the cooking process. Milk proteins combined with acid react poorly with metal, so use a wood spoon or heat-safe rubber spatula. This recipe has a high yield and is so simple and delicious, why not make a big batch? From sweet to savory applications, from stuffings to spreads, there are so many uses for ricotta, it surely won’t go to waste. Chef Cassandra Vires received her culinary training in Houston, Texas, and has a knack for reimagining classic dishes. Her new restaurant, Home Wine Kitchen, opens this month in Maplewood.
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Herbed Ricotta Spread The flavor of fresh ricotta is so beautiful that nothing more than some fresh herbs and high-quality olive oil need be added to create a lovely dish. While the ricotta is still slightly warm, toss it with herbs from your garden and your favorite olive oil, and spread it on some warm bread for a decadent snack Serves | 6 | 1 gallon 1 quart 1 tbsp ¼ cup
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| Preparation | Pour whole milk into a large pot (at least 6-quart) and place on low heat. Gradually increase the heat, allowing the milk to slowly come to a very soft boil, stirring occasionally with a wooden or rubber spoon. Using an instant-read thermometer, continue to heat the milk until it reaches 180°F. | 1 | Slowly pour in the buttermilk. Curds will immediately start to form. Season with 1 Tbsp kosher salt. (Less may be used if you prefer a subtler flavor.) Return milks to 180°F, and then remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
| 2 | Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place over an empty stockpot. Carefully strain the milk mixture through the colander and let drain for 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the type of curd you desire (let sit longer for a firmer curd). | 3 |Transfer 2 cups of the strained curds to a mixing bowl and gently toss with herbs, olive oil and salt to taste. Serve at room temperature with toasted baguette slices. Remaining ricotta will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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CLASSICS FROM CUBA RECIPE BY Lucy Schnuck
Cuban food has many cultural influences, including Spanish, African, Caribbean and even Chinese, and it has gathered from these culinary traditions a focus on pork, rice and beans. A simple yet authentic way to bring the flavors of Cuba to your dinner table is to serve a tender dish of pulled pork accompanied by Cuban mojo. The sauce’s classic combination of orange, lime and garlic offers a sweet, sour and savory complement to the salty pork for a fully flavorful meal.
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| Preparation – Mojo Sauce | Mix juices and garlic in a medium bowl. | 3 | Stir in mayonnaise and cumin; season to taste with salt and pepper, and add cilantro.
| To Serve | Drizzle mojo sauce over pulled pork and serve with a side of black beans and white rice with chopped raw white onion.
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You can sip a Daiquiri poolside or nip at a Mai Tai on the beach, but the traditional tiki taste is nothing like the overly sweet, parasol-laden juice served in a hollow coconut. It’s actually calculated layer upon sophisticated layer of liquors, liqueurs, fruits and syrups that have only one thing in common: Together, they make a terrific cocktail. The recent resurgence of the craft is making its way to the Midwest, where two bartenders – be it with Champagne and bitters or Falernum and a trifecta of gin – are taking it upon themselves to expose us to the art of what is truly tiki.
Red Eyes and Tears BY TJ VYTLACIL, DEMUN OYSTER BAR
Serves | 1 | 1 oz 1 oz 1 oz ¾ oz 1 oz ¾ oz ½ oz ½ oz 6 to 8 ½ 4 dashes
Bols Genever Bulleit rye whiskey Maison Surrenne cognac simple syrup fresh lemon juice Cocchi Americano cassis Averna Amaro blueberries apple, diced Jerry Thomas bitters lemon twist for garnish blueberries for garnish
| Preparation | Combine Bols Genever through Averna Amaro in a mixing glass. Add blueberries and apple and muddle. Shake to combine ingredients and strain over shaved ice into a Collins or tiki glass. Top off with bitters, and garnish with lemon twist and blueberries.
Mixologist TJ Vytlacil explains how all the ingredients work together: “I started with a gin that has a more viscous and rounded mouth feel. Sweetness from the gin and cognac is rounded out by dryness and graininess from the rye whiskey. I softened the three base spirits with fruit and sweet French cassis. The Cocchi Americano and Averna add herbaceous elements that really stretch the drink out.”
Mr. Miller’s BY TED KILGORE, TASTE BAR
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Broker’s gin Hendrick’s gin Hayman’s Old Tom gin Velvet Falernum Trader Tiki’s Orgeat grapefruit juice fresh lime juice Angostura bitters Bitter Truth Decanter bitters grapefruit quarter mint sprig for garnish
Ted Kilgore sums up this creation as “kind of a gin Zombie; a floral, citrus, botanical, spiced drink.” Yum!
| Preparation | Dry shake Broker’s gin through Decanter bitters and strain into a tiki glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with grapefruit quarter and mint sprig.
Thai Coconut Curry Prawns BY GREG ZIEGENFUSS, BUTLER’S PANTRY CATERING
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all-purpose flour Old Bay seasoning curry powder baking powder large egg, beaten ginger beer unsweetened shredded coconut panko bread crumbs vegetable oil for frying large shrimp, peeled and skewered straight lime aïoli (recipe follows)
| Preparation | In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, Old Bay seasoning, curry powder and baking powder. Add egg and ginger beer, and whisk until just combined but still lumpy. Let stand for 15 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine coconut and bread crumbs; set aside. Fill a medium, deep-sided heavy pot half-full with oil, and heat oil to 375ºF. Dip shrimp in the batter one at a time, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl, and then roll each shrimp in the coconut mixture. Working in batches, deep-fry shrimp until cooked through and golden-brown, about 2½ minutes. Transfer shrimp to paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Remove skewers; before serving, place in a 350°F oven and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes to heat through. Serve hot with lime aïoli.
Lime Aïoli BY GREG ZIEGENFUSS, BUTLER’S PANTRY CATERING
This sauce can be prepared up to a week in advance and refrigerated until ready to use. Yield | 1 cup | ¾ cup 2 tsp 1 ½ tsp
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Conscience Killer BY TJ VYTLACIL, DEMUN OYSTER BAR
“These are all my favorite things, and I just wanted to see if I could balance them,” says Vytlacil. “Caramel, maple syrup and baking spices from the bourbon pair really well with the distinct, highproof Trinidad rum. The acidity that the raspberries and lime juice bring makes for a lovely cocktail.” Serves | 1 | 1 oz 1 oz 1 oz 1 oz 1 oz ¾ oz 3 dashes ½ oz 6 to 8
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| Preparation | Combine Lillet Rouge through Velvet Falernum in a mixing glass. Add raspberries to glass and muddle. Shake to combine ingredients and strain over shaved ice into a Collins or tiki glass. Garnish with raspberries and a mint sprig.
Caramelized BaconWrapped Pineapple BY GREG ZIEGENFUSS, BUTLER’S PANTRY CATERING
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| Preparation | Heat oil in heavy sauce pot over medium heat. Add red bell pepper, and sauté until wilted. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté until aromatic. Add pineapple juice, honey, rice wine vinegar, sriracha sauce and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce by ¼. In a separate bowl, make a slurry by whisking together cornstarch and lemon juice. Whisk into sauce pot and boil mixture until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
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| Preparation | Preheat oven to 375ºF. Wrap one piece of bacon around each pineapple chunk and secure with skewer. Place on baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, turn and bake additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle generously with brown sugar. At this point, the dish can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours, if desired. When ready to serve, return to oven and cook for 5 minutes, until caramelized. Serve warm with sweet and sour sauce.
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Six-Barrel Shotgun BY TJ VYTLACIL, DEMUN OYSTER BAR
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Says Vytlacil: “Rum and gin are two of my favorites, and using two styles of gin in one cocktail is something I love to do. It shows people that all gin is not the same and each brings something new to the table. Chocolate bitters and rosé Champagne make this drink potent but refreshing.”
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| Preparation | Combine rum through bitters in a mixing glass. Shake to combine ingredients and strain over shaved ice into a Collins or tiki glass. Top off with Champagne and garnish with lime wheels and blackberries.
Classic Crab Rangoon Petals BY GREG ZIEGENFUSS, BUTLER’S PANTRY CATERING
Yield | 24 appetizers | 2 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp ¼ tsp ½ tsp ½ tsp 6 oz 6 oz 1 pkg 1 Tbsp
minced red onion sesame oil minced garlic freshly ground white pepper low-sodium soy sauce Worcestershire sauce crab meat, drained and flaked cream cheese, softened vegetable oil for frying won ton wrappers bias-cut chives Blood Orange and Smoked Paprika Sauce (recipe follows)
| Preparation | Sauté red onion in sesame oil over medium heat until wilted. Stir in garlic and quickly sauté until aromatic. Remove from heat and add white pepper, soy sauce, Worcestershire, crab meat and cream cheese. Stir to completely blend.
Blood Orange and Smoked Paprika Sauce BY GREG ZIEGENFUSS, BUTLER’S PANTRY CATERING
Yield | 2 cups |
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| Preparation | Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Fill a medium, deep-sided, heavy pot half-full with oil, and heat oil to 375ºF. Cut won ton wrappers in half, forming two triangles, and then place one half between two small ladles to form a “petal.” Lower into hot oil and fry until crisp. Drain and cool. Repeat with remaining wrappers. Won ton petals can be prepared up to one week in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature, if desired. When ready to serve, fill won ton cups with cream cheese filling and any additional crab meat, if desired. Bake rangoon at 350ºF until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
| To Serve | Garnish with chives and serve with Blood Orange and Smoked Paprika Sauce.
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Suffering Travis BY TED KILGORE, TASTE BAR
Serves | 1 | ½ oz ½ oz ½ oz
This concoction is a riff on the classic Suffering Bastard. It’s spiced with ginger and layered with floral notes.
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Seared Ahi Tuna Carpaccio on Plantain Curls BY GREG ZIEGENFUSS, BUTLER’S PANTRY CATERING
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sesame oil white sesame seeds black sesame seeds wasabi powder 8-oz, 1½-inch-square strips tuna loin* sea salt vegetable oil green plantain, peeled and sliced thinly on a bias soy-rum glaze (recipe follows) mango salsa (recipe follows)
| Preparation | In a heavy nonstick sauté pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Combine sesame seeds and wasabi powder. Season tuna with salt and roll in sesame-wasabi mixture to coat. When oil is almost smoking, place tuna in pan and lightly brown all sides. Remove from heat, cool and cut into 16 slices. In a heavy sauce pot, heat oil to 350ºF. Place plantain strips in oil and fry until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Top each plantain with tuna, drizzle with soyrum glaze and top with mango salsa. *Ask your fishmonger to cut these strips for you.
Mango Salsa Soy-Rum Glaze
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This sauce can be prepared up to a week in advance and refrigerated until ready to use.
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heavy sauce pot and reduce by half. In a separate bowl, prepare a slurry by whisking together cornstarch and 2 ounces rum. Whisk into the soy-rum mixture and boil until thickened. Remove from heat and cool. Place in a squeeze bottle with small tip for drizzling.
This salsa is excellent with grilled or seared seafood or chicken. BY GREG ZIEGENFUSS, BUTLER’S PANTRY CATERING
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Pebble ice is key, as it aids in necessary dilution and keeps the drink supercold. While authentic tiki glasses with ceramic busts of topless mermaids or Polynesian gods aren’t imperative to an exquisite presentation, Kilgore says they definitely add something. “It just tastes better, I think, because of the perception.”
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The relationship that has existed between this family market and the surrounding neighborhood’s residents over the past 20-plus years can serve as a model for how businesses and customers can work together to bolster the future of their shared community.
When Bill Gebhart Sr. drove through the intersection of Bellefontaine and Chambers roads in the city of Bellefontaine Neighbors in 1988, he envisioned it as the future home of his familyowned and -operated market and meat counter. “There were cars and people everywhere,” he says. “It was a busy, thriving area.” That October he moved Bill’s Market and Meats into an empty spot, which happened to be a former Schnucks location, in a shopping center at that intersection. The market was an instant hit with customers, who couldn’t get enough of the quality meats and uniquely personal service upon which Bill Sr. had built his career. What Bill Sr. couldn’t have known, however, was that in a few
short years, the economy of this small city in north St. Louis County would collapse as residents followed the boom in new housing to west St. Louis and St. Charles counties, leaving the Gebharts in a much different situation than they had expected. “A lot of our customers [who had moved away] wanted us to move with them,” says Bill Gebhart Jr. “But we still had a great business here. In fact, business was increasing. The customers living in our community were supporting us. And as new residents moved into the area over the years, they inspired us to diversify our selection and add new items to the meat counter we hadn’t carried before.” Bill Sr. says Bill Jr. was instrumental in their decision to stay and grow in Bellefontaine Neighbors, and he’s grateful for his son’s insistence. “It’s different for small businesses; they need neighborhood patronage to stay
Friends ‘n’ open,” says Bill Sr. “We support the community by giving them our very best, and they support us back by being loyal customers. We need each other.” So what is it about Bill’s Market and Meats that sets it apart? “I truly feel that Bill’s Market is the last local market with personality … that creates a welcoming environment,” says Stephanie Parrish, a longtime customer and Bellefontaine Neighbors resident. “The focus on fresh-cut meat makes it stand alone. And they stay contemporary with what’s on sale at the larger chains to save you money. But more than that, it just feels wonderful to be in that store. When I walk in, they know me. They care about me. He’s just got it right.” Bill Sr.’s long and impressive career in the meat-cutting industry is reflected in the market’s reputation for top-quality meats. The butcher counter is packed with well-marbled beef; mouthwatering deli cuts; and enough ribs, chicken and sausage to supply even the most ambitious community barbecue. In fact, many local businesses, government offices, organizations and area churches rely on the market when they need to stock up on cold cuts and grilling meats for large picnics.
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BOOK CLUB Check out this month’s FEAST Book Club pick! From cookbooks to memoirs and everything in between, FEAST, in partnership with Left Bank Books, brings you our monthly picks for what’s new and notable in the world of foodie books.
This month’s pick: Paella by Alberto Herraiz
There are so many reasons to love paella: it combines a number of diverse ingredients, can be made savory or sweet, goes great with beer, wine or spirits, and has the power to bring a group of people together over just one dish. What you may not know about paella, however, is that there are vast variations on this classic Spanish dish. Chef Alberto Herraiz, of Fogón in Paris, has collected 108 paella recipes and cooking techniques in this book, complete with step-by-step photos and chapters for cooking paella on the stove, on the barbecue, with sweet ingredients, as well as (gasp!) without rice. A beautiful celebration of this well-loved dish.
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Also popular are the deli sandwiches, but only regulars know to ask for the Brown House Special. Made by butcher Cory Brown, the off-menu sandwich is piled high with Lebanon bologna, ham, roast beef, Provel, lettuce, tomato and onion on a white roll and then topped with olive oil, mayo and a dash of salt and freshly ground pepper. “My mom used to make it all the time, and it was always so good,” Brown says. “I started making it for employees. Once the girls [at the registers] starting bragging about it, the customers were like, ‘Make me that!’”
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The excellent service that’s important to Parrish and so many other customers can be attributed only to the hard work and generous hearts of the Gebhart family, all of whom are familiar faces in the store. Bill Sr., the self-titled “overseer,” keeps a watchful eye on day-to-day operations, while Bill Jr. is a permanent fixture behind the meat counter. Bill Jr.’s wife, Noelle,
came aboard last year, introducing fresh baked goods to the store’s offerings and helping out wherever needed. Bill Sr.’s daughter, Gina, manages the office. They all work hard to offer their customers as much personal service as they can, from down-to-the-ounce, made-to-order cuts to the much bigger job of wild game processing – they average 200 deer each year. But their commitment to the community extends far beyond their store’s services. “The relationship we have [with the customers] is a friendship,” says supervisor Lynnette Fields, who has worked for Bill’s for over 11 years and is a resident of Bellefontaine Neighbors. The Gebharts and their staff really get to know the customers, from their names and their families to their favorite cuts and regular grocery items. “Everyone gets to know us too,” says Fields. “When any of us see customers around town, it’s always, ‘Hey, you’re one of the Bill’s Market girls!’” 58
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To understand how this close-knit relationship between the market and the community works, you have to understand Bellefontaine Neighbors. “The people here have respect for their community,” says Mayor Bob Doerr. “They understand that you get out what you put in.” This ideal is evident throughout the city, where, although they’ve suffered the same recent economic hardships as the rest of the country, you’re hard-pressed to find a boarded-up building or neglected residential property. The homes, regardless of size or location, are well-maintained, and the businesses are kept open by the residents’ patronage.
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Check the Let’s Eat section of the Post-Dispatch every Wed. in June for great grilling recipes! “All neighborhoods go through cycles,” says Bill Jr. “This neighborhood is at a place where people are having to work at building a strong and stable community. These are good people who want a relationship with the businesses in their area. They notice our investment in [them], and they repay it by supporting us.” The success of Bill’s Market and the vitality of Bellefontaine Neighbors are undeniably intertwined. Residents use words such as “devastated” and “lifeless” to describe a scenario in which their city exists without Bill’s. And local government is committed to the relationship. “Bill’s is the supermarket [in Bellefontaine Neighbors],” says Mayor Doerr, “and they’re vitally important to the community. So if [Bill Sr.] calls me for something, I do my best to get him what he needs. We’ll bend over backwards for them because that’s what they do for our community.”
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The Hamiltons are always up to something new. So when they built their home in South County, they made sure their kitchen could keep up with them. High-performance appliances and sustainable materials allow them to test recipes for their current and future restaurants on a regular basis. The large, open space also lets them share their favorite room with friends: “During our holiday parties there are at least 50 people here, and they’re all packed into the kitchen,” says Paul.
Quest Oven Eight years ago this treasure made its way to the Hamiltons from an old logging camp in Saskatchewan, Canada. With two ovens, six burners and a 30-inch griddle, this hotel-grade workhorse was a find worth waiting for. Paul and Wendy had to store it at Vin de Set until their new kitchen was built, with many design considerations made to accommodate its unusual specs.
Additional Ovens Directly across from the centerpiece oven are a builtin Dacor convection oven, a microwave and a heating drawer. These additional appliances allow the couple to host some serious parties in their home, and they’re a huge help to Wendy, who bakes each member of their 140-plus staff a cake on his or her birthday.
Spice Cabinet This tall, pull-out spice cabinet offers a quick and simple way to find exactly what you’re looking for in a pinch. The custom cabinets in cherrywood were installed by Markus Cabinet Manufacturing Co.
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Honed-finish granite was an attractive choice for its strength and durability as well as its appearance. “You don’t see as much fingerprints with granite, which was important to us since we use our kitchen every day for everything from cooking dinners to testing recipes for the restaurant,” says Paul.
The prep sink, which sits over the trash cabinet for clean-as-you-go convenience, is offset from the stove to allow the cook to chop on the roomy island counter and turn around directly to the pots and pans simmering on the burners.
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Marc & aMy DeL PieTro Owners of Luciano’s Trattoria and The Block
Marc Del Pietro’s home kitchen is heavily inspired by the experiences that have influenced his career. Drawing on his Italian heritage, as well as time Marc spent cooking in France during his 20s, the design aesthetic is part Italian country and part French country. Built to accommodate his family-centric lifestyle (pictured here are his partners in new venture The Block: his wife, Amy; sister Lea; and brother-in-law Brian), this busy room is warm and inviting … a culinary retreat from his professional kitchens.
copper Sink This hand-hammered copper farmhouse sink is not only easy on the eyes but also, Marc says, easier to clean and holds less bacteria. “It’s great with two young boys and lots of use and abuse!” A board made of the surrounding wood was cut to fit over the sink to provide one continuous table for everyone to gather around and eat at.
French Stove and Pot Filler The Lacanche stove from the Côte d’Or district of Burgundy, featuring four burners and radiant heat on the range top, reminded Marc of his early career as a chef in France. The pot filler, however, was a new concept that took some getting used to. “We kept going to the sink for water,” says Amy. “It took quite awhile before we remembered to use it.”
roll-out cabinets Marc says one of his favorite features of the kitchen is these cabinets, which hold 150 pounds each and make working in the kitchen easier since “you can find what you’re looking for right away because you can see everything at once. You don’t have to dig.”
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DaviD & Kara Bailey
Owners of Baileys’ Chocolate Bar, Rooster, and Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar
When Dave and Kara Bailey gutted and redesigned a home in Tower Grove, they decided to take all their “dream kitchen” ideas and make them happen in one space. With help from Dave’s extensive kitchen experience and wellknown design aesthetic, they got to work. “We chose bamboo floors and composite recycled glass countertops, and that was the base for the overall look. We made sure the lighting was right so we wouldn’t be working in our own shadows. Lighting is important for proper cutting and cleaning,” Dave explains. Creating a great room with no separation between the kitchen and living areas was also key. “We spend all our time in the kitchen together, plus the open space allows us to entertain without segregating our guests.”
Matching Fridge and Farmhouse Sink The look of their Jenn-Air refrigerator informed the cabinet hardware and white accents throughout the kitchen, including the sleek Franke farmhouse sink. Dave uses Franke commercial espresso machines in his restaurant kitchens, and chose the sink for its specific dimensions and the brand’s reputation for quality.
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Clear glass tiles are painted white and tan on the back, creating a point of visual interest in the kitchen. The clear glass collects and reflects sunlight in varying patterns and adds depth to the kitchen’s dimensions.
The baker’s table does double duty as a dining table and additional work surface. “We didn’t want a fixed island in the kitchen, as it would be too heavy in this space,” says Dave. “The open design of the baker’s table keeps with the overall look of the kitchen.” The island was made by John Boos & Co. in Effingham, Ill., and the stools are from Restoration Hardware.
induction Cooktop Dave wanted an induction cooktop so badly that he bought one more than a year before they purchased their new house. “I designed the whole kitchen around it,” he says. Besides its incredible cooking control, it’s also a very energy-efficient choice.
Sous Chef Station The work space above the Bosch convection oven allows Kara to jump in and help out now and then. “Kara’s a great sous chef,” says Dave. On the side of the station, additional storage and a spice cabinet were built into the custom cabinetry.
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Father’s Day is the perfect time to get kids of all ages excited about creating in the kitchen. We’ve put together a collection of fun-to-make and even-more-fun-to-eat breakfast recipes with tips on how to make cooking an enjoyable (and safe!) activity for the whole family.
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Yield | about 10 pancakes | Pancakes 1 cup 1 Tbsp ½ tsp 2 Tbsp 1 1 cup ½ cup 2 Tbsp 4 Tbsp
all-purpose flour baking powder salt sugar egg milk, 2% or whole, plus extra if needed to thin creamy peanut butter, melted vegetable oil butter, divided
Strawberry Syrup 1 cup ¼ cup 1 Tbsp
strawberry preserves light corn syrup butter fresh strawberries and whipped cream for garnish
| Preparation – Pancakes | Preheat a griddle. In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients together. In a small bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted peanut butter and oil until combined. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients while whisking. Add extra milk, 1 Tbsp at a time, if batter is too thick. Melt 1 Tbsp butter on griddle. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake on griddle. Batter will spread a bit at first. Keep enough room between pancakes so they don’t touch. Cook in batches if needed. When bubbles start to form on the top, lift edge of pancake with a spatula to make sure it is golden-brown, and then flip. Cook another 2 minutes or until golden-brown.
| Preparation – Strawberry Syrup | Combine preserves and corn syrup in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir, being careful not to bring to a boil. When mixture is hot, add butter and stir until melted and combined. Slice the top off each strawberry. Turn on sliced end and slice the strawberry thinly. Top pancakes with warm syrup and garnish with strawberry slices. Add whipped cream and serve immediately.
Kids can measure all ingredients and whisk them together. They can also slice the strawberries with a kid-friendly knife on a cutting board. If you feel comfortable with it and can supervise, have them ladle pancake batter onto the griddle. Do not allow children to help with this recipe if they have a peanut allergy.
Yield | 2 sandwiches | SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE SPREAD
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| Preparation – Sun-dried Tomato and Artichoke Spread | Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl, and set aside.
| Preparation – Sandwich | Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush olive oil on both sides of rib-eye. Season with salt and pepper. Brush grill pan with olive oil. When pan is very hot, place rib-eye on grill. It should sizzle. Cook 4 minutes per side for medium-rare or 5 minutes per side for medium. Remove from grill and let rest for about 10 minutes to continue internal cooking. After resting, slice steak against the grain into ½-inch-thick slices. Cook eggs to over-medium, or to preferred consistency, in butter. Slice ciabatta rolls and brush with olive oil. Grill, cut side down, for about 2 minutes. Toss pea shoots in 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread sundried tomato and artichoke spread on the grilled rolls, and add sliced rib-eye, tomato slices, egg and pea shoots.
For the rib-eye sandwich, have children stir the sun-dried tomato and artichoke spread ingredients together and spread it on the sandwiches. That way, they can say they made that part all by themselves!
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When bananas start to get too brown or soft, don’t throw them away. Toss them in your freezer to preserve them for smoothies, banana bread, pancakes and more. Yield | four 8-oz servings | 1 2 cups 1 2 Tbsp ¼ cup 1½ tsp ¼ cup 1 tsp
banana ice 5.3-oz container vanilla or plain Greek yogurt sweetened condensed milk Hershey’s chocolate syrup instant coffee crystals milk vanilla
| Preparation | The night before you make this smoothie, peel banana and cut into 4 pieces. Place banana pieces in a freezer bag and freeze overnight. Add frozen banana pieces and remaining ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Serve in tall glasses with straws.
The kids can measure the ingredients in this recipe. Leave the blender unplugged while they add the ingredients. When it’s time to mix, put the lid on and plug it in.
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Yield | 12 funnel cakes | FUNNEL CAKES
14 strips 2 cups 1 tsp 1 tsp 2 ½ tsp 1½ cups 2 cups ¼ cup
bacon, divided all-purpose flour baking powder salt eggs vanilla milk, 2% or whole vegetable oil confectioners’ sugar
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| Preparation – Funnel Cakes | Cook bacon until crispy and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble 6 strips into pieces small enough to fit through the end of your funnel
after being added to batter, and set aside. Reserve remaining 8 strips for garnish. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. In a large mixing bowl, stir together eggs, vanilla and milk. Add flour mixture to egg mixture, and beat with a mixer until smooth. The mixture should be thin enough to run through a small kitchen funnel. Test it, and if it is too thick, beat in a little more milk; if too thin, beat in a bit more flour. Add crumbled bacon and stir to combine. In an 8-inch skillet, heat oil to 360ºF. Place your finger over opening of funnel, and fill funnel with ½ cup batter. Hold funnel close to surface of oil, and release batter into oil while moving funnel in a circular motion to
create a small circle in the middle of the pan. Continue rotating the funnel around the pan to create larger circles until funnel cake is desired size. Fry until golden-brown. Use tongs to turn the cake over carefully, and fry 1 additional minute. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat until batter is gone.
| Preparation – Nutella Cream | Add cream to small saucepan and warm over medium heat, careful not to let it boil. Add Nutella, and when it starts to melt, stir until completely combined and warm.
| To Serve | Drizzle funnel cakes with Nutella cream, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and top with remaining strips of bacon. Serve immediately.
Let the children measure the ingredients, crack the eggs in a separate bowl and stir the batt batter. er. They can crumble the cooked and cooled bacon with their hands. Make sure they are not close to the stove while you are frying the funnel cakes. Keep them safe from the hot oil by keeping it on the back burner of the stove, where they can’t reach it and the oil won’t pop on them.
Yield | 2 pizzas | Spinach peSto
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fresh spinach walnuts freshly grated parmesan garlic, chopped Dijon mustard olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper
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| Preparation – Spinach Pesto | Place spinach through mustard in food processor. Pulse, while slowly adding oil, until loose paste forms. Season with salt and pepper.
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Cooking with your children can boost their self-esteem, teach basic math and reading skills, and offer a memorable bonding experience. Start by helping them cook their favorite foods, and then slowly introduce foods they may have never tried before. Let them taste foods, such as vegetables, in the raw stage so they learn how cooking changes the flavor and texture. This will encourage your kids to be curious about new foods. Let them know you are proud of them for trying new things, even if they don’t like a particular item. This is a stepping stone for a lifetime of healthy eating habits.
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eggs in a separate dish to avoid getting eggshells in your recipe.) When they get a little older, they can start using a butter knife to cut softer ingredients and then use a sharper knife as their skills develop. Ages vary. As their parent, you know best what your children may or may not be ready for. ○
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Wine Tasting Thu., June 16, 6 to 7pm SqWires Restaurant Complimentary, rsvp@ stlwinegirl.com
Join columnist Angela Ortmann for a food-and-wine tasting at SqWires in Lafayette Square.
Cooking Class Wed., June 22, 6pm; Schnucks Cooks Cooking School $40/person, schnuckscooks. com or 314.909.1704
Get hands-on at our monthly Schnucks class and learn how to make the Cuban pulled pork with mojo on page 42. PORK PHOTO BY Jennifer Silverberg
Feast Book Club Meet-Up Thu., June 30, 6 to 7pm; Left Bank Books Downtown
Join us for complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine specials and in-depth discussion of this month’s book club selection, Paella, by Alberto Herraiz. Pick up your copy at Left Bank Books and get 20 percent off!
Whole Foods Market’s 1st Annual Grass-Fed Beef Burger Cook-Off Thu., July 14 , 6 to 8pm; Brentwood location
Sample the entries, then cast your vote for the best burger. Your vote will enter you to win a new outdoor grill! BURGER PHOTO BY Tuan Lee
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ACCOUNTING/TAXES GET ORGANIZED FOR 2011 Experienced in Personal, Professional Accounting & Bookkeeping Perfect for small businesses or personal bookkeeping. Quickbooks knowledgeable. Affordable rates.
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Our clients buy residential/commercial real estate in any condition or situation. Also, promissory notes, unpaid judgments and structured settlements. Roger at Wallach & Associates, P.C. 314-308-2900 or roger@wallachpc.com
CATERERS / EVENT PLANNING TWO LB PARTY SERVICE Let Us Do the Work While You Enjoy Your Event or Party. Bartender & Waitresses Available. Contact Susie Duncan for details: 314-229-1736
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CLEANING SERVICES Honest and Trustworthy Bosnian Woman Wants To Clean Homes Weekly, Bi-weekly & Monthly If Interested Please Call 314-629-0476 or 255-9122
COMPUTER SERVICES ST. LOUIS TRAINING Home or Office Computer Support PC and MAC Website Design Since 1995 636-532-0859
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CLEANING SERVICES GO GREEN HOUSECLEANING 100% Guaranteed Satisfaction without the use of harmful chemicals. $10 off Your 1st House Cleaning. Deep, Through, Personal Cleaning Suited for Your Individual Needs. Insured, Bonded & Exc. Ref's Call Kay 636-524-9604
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Appointments at your home, if requested. Please call 314.629.4292 to schedule an appointment.
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EXPERIENCED NANNY Seeking PT or FT Position. Speaks Spanish. Years of Experience. Excellent References. Available Weekends and Overnights. Les 314-458-4381
LEGOS WANTED!!
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GUTTERS/ROOFING CLAYTON HEIGHT'S GUTTER & HOME EXTERIORS Specializing in Copper & Aluminum Guttering Soffit & Fascia Covering Insured & Small Jobs O.K. Paul Steinbrook 7568 Wise Avenue St. Louis, MO 63117 Tel: 314-971-2074 www.clayton-heights.com
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CALL GUTTER HEADS For All Your Gutter Needs. Cleaning, Repair & Gutter Guards a Specialty. Free Over The Phone Estimates. Leaf Cleanup Available. Call today! 314-766-2363
VISITING ANGELS 24/7 Companion Care for Seniors. Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping & Peace of Mind. 314-569-9890
HOME IMPROVEMENT STONE MASTERS "A Reflection of Excellence" When you want your stone to show its true beauty choose the best. Now Offering Commercial Grout Cleaning. Call: 636-561-3055 Email: stnwrksinc@aol.com Web: stonemastersinc.org ROTTEN WOOD REPAIRS SEMI RETIRED TRIM CARPENTER Specializing In Large Homes. Quality Work in Bookcases, Doors, Crown Moldings, Wainscoting, Kitchens and More. Dale 314-541-6708 ï Insured ï Free Estimates ï
WOOD FLOOR REFINISHING 25-yr. Old Fully Insured Company. Sanding, Refinishing, Repairs, New Installation. Free Estimates. PROFESSIONAL FLOORS OF ST. LOUIS 314-843-4348 www.profloorstl.com PRECISION REMODELING Since 1990 - Interior & Exterior We Are Here For All Your Home Improvement Needs & Repairs. Free Estimates! Fully Insured. Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630
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PAINTING GARDEN SERVICES Design ï Install ï Maintain Years of Experience Owner and Operator Jim 314-497-2120 Specializing in Perennials & Annuals
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30 min. NW of StL metro area on Hwy 79. Woods, creek, pasture, tillable acreage, pond site,abundant wildlife. Major duck flyway. Very well maintained 2 sty home. NEW 40 YR ARCHITECTURAL ROOF. NEWLY SCREENED BACK PORCHES W/ TREX FLOORING, BLUFF VIEW. FRESHLY PAINTED EXTERIOR & INTERIOR INCL ALL WALLS & 6-PANEL DOORS. CHIMNEYS NEWLY TUCKPOINTED. $7500 NEW FLOORING ALLOWANCE. 3400 s.f., 5BR, 4 bath, 1400 s.f. LL w/ 2 addl BR, full bath, kit, fam rm/ walk out. 2BR/1BA HOME AT ENTRANCE W/ CARETAKER/RENT POTENTIAL. PERFECT PRIMARY RESIDENCE, SUMMER/WEEKEND HOME, B&B, HUNTING/DUCK CLUB. Lincoln County Reduced to $819,900 Plus Seller Will Pay Closing Cost If Closed By June 30th
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GRASS ROOTS LAWNCARE is celebrating our tenth year of making you proud of your lawn. We offer many services, free estimates, and are fully insured. 314-458-9560 or grassrootsmo@gmail.com
MOST PERSONALIZED PET CARE SERVICE IN TOWN Dog Walking and Exercise Programs, In Home Dog Training, Housesitting, Grooming, and Pet Visits. Q Rescue Animal Training Available Q Insured & Bonded. Angie's List Winner & PSI Member A limited liability company. 314-631-6738 info@allcrittercarestl.com THE WELL BEHAVED PET.... For all your home training needs. New Puppy, Puppy Mill Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems. Call me, I can help. Laura @ 636-456-9993
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TICKETS CARDINAL SEASON TICKETS 15 games across the schedule board, 4 tickets per game, red bird club, section 252 (behind home plate). On aisle, last row in section, has good rain coverage. Face Value. Please Call 314-960-3900
TREES TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED TREE SERVICE •Stone Retaining Walls •Stump Grinding •Bucket Truck Service
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T&J TUCKPOINTING Specialize in Chimneys All Types of Brick Work Powerwashing & Other Odd Jobs. 25 Yrs. Exp., Free Estimates, Insured Jerry 314-220-3584
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SAUGATUCK, MI Spectacular Lake Michigan Beachfront, new construction, 4 bdrms, 4 1/2 bath, $4900/wk 314-795-0232 REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment. Convenient for Museums, Shopping, Theater. Highly Recommended! Call 314-569-2009
MR. TUCKPOINTING Owners on Site to Insure Customer Satisfaction. Can the Others Say That? 35 Yrs. Exp. Fully Insured.
$ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales! Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers!
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Designed on the principle of flexible luxury, the Flux chair is clearly not your average folding chair. From foodie festivals to a picnic in the park, this origami-like chair carries flat and unfolds with ease when you’re ready to dine. $199; Tjaden Interiors, tjadeninteriors.com
Local designers pair the portable Flux chair with multipurpose tables you can transport in a pinch:
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“The arched lines of the Flux chair immediately reminded us of a british colonial safari tent. when paired with the sleek and elegant Teak folding stool and Fiona tray, it creates a unique juxtaposition that evokes images of cocktails at sunset.”
Retta Leritz DiFate and Laura Elzemeyer Murray, Hip & Gable Interiors Stool, $200, and tray, $136; Design Within Reach, dwr.com
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“I love this table because it’s a mix between traditional and contemporary. The slats are sleek, and the colors are playful. A green table would pair perfectly with white Flux chairs, as would a white table with blue chairs. Unlimited combinations for a party to pop up anywhere.”
Kimberly Reuther, K Designs and DesignSpeak $89; Grandin Road, grandinroad.com
Keter Cool Bar
“This three-in-one cooler, cocktail table and coffee table looks like it was made to go with the Flux chair. It’s the Swiss Army knife of coolers – perfect for the party on the go and definitely suitable for such a stylish folding chair.”
Heather Helms, Interior Elements Design $79.99; Bed Bath & Beyond, multiple locations, bedbathandbeyond.com
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