March 14, 2008 - Issue 145
The Dishrag Newsletter
   

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Letter from the Editor: A Look at Creativity in Chicago
2. Easter Bunny, Four Ways: Roasted, Braised, Fried, Confit
3. Offal Good: Head to Tail with Chris Cosentino
4. Gueuze: Getting Belgian Beer Under Control
5. Technique for Layered Foie Gras Terrine with Chef Adam Schop
6. Hot Toddies to Soothe the Changing Season
7. A Look at California Viognier
8. SIAL Montreal: The North American Food Marketplace
9. International Chefs Congress Early Bird Rates: Catch 'Em While You Can
10. Top 10 Jobs from StarChefs JobFinder
11. Top 5 Cookbooks from ecookbooks.com
12. Recipe for Calamari Bruschetta by Chef Luke Palladino of Specchio - Abescon, NJ

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1. Letter from the Editor: A Look at Creativity in Chicago
A few highlights from our last tasting trip to Chicago, with visuals galore (18 new tasting photo galleries!).
http://starchefs.com/features/editors_dish/letter/vol26/index.shtml
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2. Easter Bunny, Four Ways: Roasted, Braised, Fried, Confit
Easter falls early this year, and we have bunny on the brain. Sweet, fluffy bunny...roasted, braised, fried, and confit.
http://www.starchefs.com/features/easter/2008/html/index.shtml
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3. Offal Good: Head to Tail with Chris Cosentino
In which we venture into Head to Tail eating, and discuss the various merits of various innards, with Chef Chris Cosentino.
http://starchefs.com/features/offal_good/html/index.shtml
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4. Gueuze: Getting Belgian Beer under Control
A Belgian beer gets some wild yeast, and an Appellation Controlée.
http://www.starchefs.com/wine/features/html/gueuze/html/index.shtml
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5. Technique for Layered Foie Gras Terrine with Chef Adam Schop
Two traditional foie gras techniques are rolled into one delightful, multi-textured terrine.
http://www.starchefs.com/events/studio/techniques/Adam_Schop/index.shtml
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6. Hot Toddies to Soothe the Changing Season
March weather is fluky. Hot toddies are soothing (and so retro!). Add one to your drink menu today.
http://www.starchefs.com/features/hot_toddy/html/index.shtml
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7. A Look at California Viognier
Once ignored on both sides of the pond, Viognier is here to stay. Take a look at some of the best California versions, and practice your ABCs while you're at it.
http://www.starchefs.com/wine/features/html/california_viognier/html/index.shtml
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8. SIAL Montreal: The North American Food Marketplace
Foods and beverages and equipment, oh my! SIAL brings over 700 F&B exhibitors to Montreal, Canada, April 23-28.
http://www.starchefs.com/events/SIAL_Montreal_2008/html/index.shtml
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9. International Chefs Congress Early Bird Rates: Catch 'Em While You Can
Over 50 of the world's best chefs, pastry chefs, mixologists and sommeliers will gather in New York to lead three days of stage presentations, seminars, and hands-on workshops... And early bird rates end March 29th! Get your tickets now.
http://www.starchefs.com/events/icc/2008/index.shtml
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10. Top 10 Jobs from StarChefs JobFinder
Executive Sous Chef
Incredible Sous Chef Opportunity for The Right Match!
One If By Land, Two If By Sea
New York, NY
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=239966&positionid=

Pastry Cook
Pastry cook for fine dining restaurant in luxury hotel
The Setai
Miami, Florida
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=239582&positionid=

Manager
Restaurant Manager Needed At the Ritz-Carlton Las Vegas
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas
Nevada
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=239805&positionid=

Executive Chef
Executive Chef for Beautiful Oceanside Resort
Culinaire Int'l
South Carolina
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=239920&positionid=

Line Cook
Cook- Lockwood Restaurant
Great job opportunity for experienced line cook at Lockwood
The Palmer House Hilton
Midwest, USA, Illinois
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=239940&positionid=

Chef de Cuisine
Highly Recognized Restaurant Seeks Experienced Chef de Cuisine
MC Perkins Cove
Northeast, USA, Maine
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=237422&positionid=

Chef/Sous Chef
Seeking Country Club Chef
Southwind Country Club
Kansas
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=239840&positionid=

Indian Specialty Cook
Indian specialty cook for fine dining restaurant in luxury hotel
The Setai
Miami, Florida
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=239581&positionid=

Manager
Manager in Training position at the Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
Louisiana
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=239806&positionid=

Executive Sushi Chef/ Chef de Cuisine
Caribbean Restaurant Seeking Executive Sushi Chef
Blue Shore Grill
Caribbean
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=239720&positionid=

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11. Top 5 Cookbooks from ecookbooks.com
Terrine
By Stephane Reynaud
http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-21408-terrine.aspx?affiliateID=10084

The Best Meat Recipes, A Best Recipes Classic
By the Editors of Cooks Illustrated
http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-21129-the-best-meat-recipes-a-best-recipes-classic.aspx?affiliateID=10084

In Defense of Food: The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of Eating
By Michael Pollan
http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-21002-in-defense-of-food.aspx?affiliateID=10084

How To Cook Everything: Vegetarian
By Mark Bittman
http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-20842-how-to-cook-everything-vegetarian.aspx?affiliateID=10084

Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook
By Jamie Oliver
http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-20772-cook-with-jamie.aspx?affiliateID=10084

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12. Recipe for Calamari Bruschetta by Chef Luke Palladino of Specchio - Abescon, NJ
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 slices crusty bread, grilled
5 anchovy fillets, chopped
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 Tablespoons chopped parsley
1 pound calamari, cleaned and sliced
Salt and freshly cracked pepper
1/4 cup sliced hot pickled cherry peppers, sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
A few leaves basil, torn

METHOD:
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brush the remaining 1/4 cup oil on the bread, and grill or toast to golden brown. Saute the anchovies, garlic, and parsley for a minute. Add the calamari and saute for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the peppers and wine, and cook for 3 minutes.

Heat the pan with the oil over high heat until hot. Add the anchovies, garlic and parsley and fry until the garlic gives off a nutty aroma and is golden brown. Add the tomatoes and sprinkle with basil.

Adapted by StarChefs.com

Yield: 6 Servings

Round Out the Meal:

With white bean salad.

Wine Pairing:

A Vermentino from Liguria or Sardinia.


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