image inspiration.

I feel like most people would see this photo and think “plate garnish.”

I see it and think dinner.  I’m not sure what that says about me, but I consider myself lucky to have a palate that associates leafy greens with the word “yum.”

Tonight was a five ingredient preparation.  I sautéed together:

evoo
Swiss chard
baby portobello mushrooms
raw gruyere
pumpkin [...]

restaurant recreations, take 2.

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I draw inspiration for meal creations from a variety of sources.  Restaurants are a wonderful one; [...]