http://thepaintedchef.com/blog Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:08:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most people who frequent downtown Fullerton have probably been past the Tranquil Tea Lounge. Siblings Michellee Phelps and Jonathan Munsayac have owned the space for quite awhile. The awning went up shortly after they acquired it, but they didn’t open until just recently.  And I’ve got to tell you, it ... http://thepaintedchef.com/blog/2009/11/18/tranquil-tea-lounge/ Thai Gulf is well-hidden in a small strip mall on Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach. Upon first arrival in the parking lot, you may initially be disappointed.  Outside, the windows are plastered with pictures of Thai food and advertisements of the dishes within that just don’t do them justice. But ... http://thepaintedchef.com/blog/2009/02/03/thai-gulf/ 4.5 cups flour 4 teaspoons ground ginger 3 teaspoons ground cloves 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 cups shortening (I use butter flavored) 2 cups sugar (you can split into 1 white, 1 brown if you'd like) 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 2 tablespoons roughly chopped crystallized ginger 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger About 3/4 cup sugar (for rolling) Preheat ... http://thepaintedchef.com/blog/2008/12/16/triple-ginger-cookies/ Ingredients: * 1 1/2 cups heavy cream * 1/2 cup whole milk * 3/4 cup sugar * 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch * 1/8 teaspoon salt * 1 1/4 cups bottled pomegranate juice * 1/4 cup pomegranate liqueur * 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Preparation: Whisk together cream, milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan. ... http://thepaintedchef.com/blog/2008/11/18/14/ Pomegranate Rosemary Marinade 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped leaves from 2 rosemary sprigs, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup Pom pomegranate juice 3/4 cup dry white wine Mix all ingredients together and put in a glass dish. Place pork in dish to marinate at least 1 hour, flipping halfway through. (I marinated ... http://thepaintedchef.com/blog/2008/11/13/pomegranate-pork-roast-with-israeli-couscous-and-broiled-asparagus/ Pot Roast Ingredients: 1 Beef Roast 8 cloves Garlic, roughly chopped 3 T Peppercorns, crushed or cracked Kosher Salt to taste Put all ingredients in crockpot on low for 8 hours or until you can easily shred with two forks. Garlic Parmesan Fries Ingredients: As many potatoes as you want. Russet work best. 1 garlic clove for ... http://thepaintedchef.com/blog/2008/11/12/peppercorn-pot-roast-sandwiches-and-garlic-parmesan-fries/ On my awesome Portland/Seattle trip, I visited Pike's Place farmers market. It was amazing.  I wish we had something comparable around here. http://thepaintedchef.com/blog/2008/10/23/16/ Fact! These cookies were moist, chewy, crunchy on the outside and perfectly round and plump. PERFECT chocolate chip cookies. I will definitely rest cookie dough from now on. http://thepaintedchef.com/blog/2008/09/16/fact/ I've heard many times that if you rest your cookie dough and refrigerate it overnight, your cookies turn out better.  I know this to be true with most other doughs... Make that ALL other doughs, with the exception of quickbreads. Tune in tomorrow to hear the verdict! http://thepaintedchef.com/blog/2008/09/13/myth-or-fact/ Portland is my new favorite city.  I must admit that part of the appeal is a creepy little place called Voodoo Doughnut.  Pictured below are a Maple Bacon Doughnut and a Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Rice Krispies Doughnut. 'Nuff said. http://thepaintedchef.com/blog/2008/09/10/voodoo-doughnut-portland/