Failed kitchen experiments and culinary hacks.

Sea Bass with Somen and Vegetables

Posted: February 2nd, 2011 | Author: Barton | Filed under: Photos | No Comments »

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Prepping.

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Preparing broth from scratch with lemongrass, kombu, onion, ginger, jalapeno, mirin, sake and soy sauce.

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Broth after being strained.

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Shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, red onion and carrot after being quickly stir-fried in sesame oil and soy sauce.

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Sea bass fillets in the pan

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The delicious final product.


Brined, Cold-Smoked Chicken

Posted: July 31st, 2010 | Author: Barton | Filed under: Photos | No Comments »

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Brined, Cold-Smoked Chicken. Asparagus with Miso Butter and Slow-Poached Egg. Basmati Rice. Quick-Pickled Kirby Cucumbers.