scallops, miso, corn

tempura sea scallops,uni,honshimeji mushrooms,corn,fried shiso,purple kaiware sprouts,micro shiso,corn miso sauce.japanese flavors to the max.

Ice Cream & Toast...

Sour cream ice cream,grilled brioche,blueberry thyme reduction and fresh thyme.Sour Cream i.c. has been stuck on my mind since having it for the first time a few weeks back.Blueberries cooked down with red wine,sugar, thyme and yuzu make for a floral sweet sauce enough to call this a dessert.Hot and cold textures stimulate a few of the senses.Several ideas have sparked since. Cornbread is next on the list which was the original thought.Flavor is definitely there.Very reminiscent of bagels and cream cheese...

Unagi Ribs?

Unagi in a different light resembling bbq ribs somewhat...Compressed asian pears,grapefruit,radish,basil and kabayaki.

Pork Shank

Pork Shank breaised and carmelized with viet flavors...Cherry tomatoes,watermelon & cucumbers all marinated in nam pla.Fried shallots and mint leaves.

Panna Cotta Part 2

Popcorn panna cotta version 2.Different mold,presentation,added compressed strawberries.May have took the base a little too far in the cooking process but needless to say,the flavors came out great and the combination works.Cutting the cord on this one for now.Enjoy!

BBQ Pork...Summer time is peeking around the corner

This is a play on a deconstructed pulled pork sandwich.Rootbeer glazed pork belly,torn thyme cornbread,bbq pearl onions,pickled brussels,bacon jam & bbq sauce.Gonna explore some other pickling partners and stuff...Cucumbers,watermelon rind,papaya?

Popcorn Panna Cotta

Popcorn infused panna cotta,carmel popcorn,fleur de sel,dark chocolate,caramel air.My first jab at the sweet world.Still trying to work a couple more components into the dish.Be back with an updated final version.

45 second chocolate sponge cake

Finally got to test out 45 second chocolate sponge cake introduced by Ferran Adria.Made a chocolate sponge cake batter and filled an ISI Whip about halfaway.Charged it twice. I think 3 charges would be ideal though for more of an aerated look. Cooked it in both a plastic cup and paper cup which i poked little holes in to help with the cooking. Sprayed it with pan spray.i found that plastic works best. 45 seconds in the microwave and instant sponge cake you have. Working on some components to pair it with.

So fresh and so clean

If there was a time when i could just stare at my plate and not touch it at all,perfect example would be this scallop dish...Kudos to you JBauti!

Lobster Balls

Thank you Thomas Keller for such a beautiful way of preparing and presenting
this precious sea creature!!! would have been better if we had maine's though!

Baquetta Bass

Baquetta bass,tomato confit,roasted hon shimeji mushrooms,shaved celery,rosemary black truffle vinaigrette.

Small bite

Crispy fanny bay oyster,bacon aioli,horseradish,yuzu tobiko,chive bubbles.

Finished product

Braised oxtail and yukon gnocchi cassoulet with hon shimeji mushrooms,fava beans,chickpeas,carrots,tomato confit,citrus herb bread crumbs,grated parmesan,micro fine herbs.

Lamb loin

Sous vide lamb loin, parsnip puree, sous vide fennel,parsley coulis,parsley,orange ginger port syrup.

Set it and forget it 5hr braised oxtails

Did a traditional braise on the oxtail for about 5hrs.End result was one of the most succulent tender pieces of meat i've had in a while.

Thinking...

Wok steamed mussels smoked bacon & parm dashi...

Celery salt crusted ahi, tomato basil coulis, pickled celery, oyster mushrooms
Rosemary black truffle vinaigrette...

Rootbeer glazed pork belly,"bbq" onions...

King crab legs, pink peppercorns, yuzu soy bubbles.

Poached petite lobster, ham jam, creamed lobster mushrooms, corn puree, soft boiled egg...

Hamachi crudo, compressed pickled watermelon, cucumber "noodles", crispy shallots, tempura mint...

Sweet cornbread, yuzu curd, blueberry thyme syrup, brown butter ice cream...

"Apple pie" fritters...

"PB&J" Bannana "scallops", nutella powder, brioche (french toast), grape jam, peanut butter foam...

Housemade Raviolis.New Found RESPECT

I have a new found respect for pasta makers past and present.Simple yet requires a great attention to detail and precise technique.I like to think that it was somewhat successful.Little spin off a classic.Spinach,onions,feta cheese and lemon zest for the filling.Found a ricotta recipe that i thought would work well and also add some character to the dish.Marinated baby tomatoes,baby mache,warm honey and a brown butter foam.Thanks IB.