Gourmet & Gourmand

The Fat Kid Chronicles: Oxford, Mississippi

Recently, Gourmand and I decided to explore a bit further afield than usual. We drove North, through… [more]

German Potato Salad

It's BBQ season and we've been treated lately to a great variety of ribs and chicken courtesy of some… [more]

Coconut & Grapefruit Ceviche

As evident by the lack of recent posts, we've been spending a lot of time in the city's dining establishments… [more]

Bite Me: Toup’s Meatery

by The Gourmet on April 20, 2012

The fantastic Charcuterie Platter from the newly opened Toup’s Meatery in Mid-City. Also worth an order: Lamb Neck with Mint Chow Chow and Black Eyed Pea Salad

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The Fat Kid Chronicles: Oxford, Mississippi

April 19, 2012

Recently, Gourmand and I decided to explore a bit further afield than usual. We drove North, through the cotton fields of Mississippi to Oxford, for a few days of local food and historic homes. Oxford is a charming, beautiful town with a serious literary bent. Heavily rebuilt after Union troops burned many of its buildings [...]

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German Potato Salad

April 18, 2012

It’s BBQ season and we’ve been treated lately to a great variety of ribs and chicken courtesy of some serious BBQ junkies from Texas. Peach, blackberry, coffee and many other marinades of secret origin led to platters of succulent, juicy ribs and soft, perfectly pullable chicken. As delicious as coffee rubbed ribs sound, woman cannot live [...]

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Coconut & Grapefruit Ceviche

April 1, 2012

As evident by the lack of recent posts, we’ve been spending a lot of time in the city’s dining establishments and very few nights at home cooking. An endless parade of house guests will do that to you. While it’s great for the soul, it’s not so good on the wallet and after too many nights of [...]

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Casarecce with Ricotta & Gremolata

March 18, 2012

Recently we found ourselves lousy with fresh, homemade ricotta. The ricotta in question was leftover from an the NOMA Art in Bloom Patron Party where we served ricotta and gremolata crostini to the well dressed masses. Leftover ricotta you say? How terrible could that possibly be? Well the next time you have 12 pounds of ricotta on [...]

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Sweet Lemon Glazed Root Vegetables

March 12, 2012

This past Saturday I brought home a bunch of gorgeous purple carrots and baby turnips from Hollygrove Market and Farm. While it took a few days for them to find their way to our kitchen table, I finally had time this evening to create something delicious with the tender vegetables. On the same Saturday I [...]

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