Barcelona 2012

Everything was delicious!

*Please note this is my first post that includes photos taken from a real camera.*

3 Muses

The new gal on Frenchmen Street slid right in just like an old friend! Three Muses = great food, drinks and music.

I loved the ceviche, and Ms. Moon's Korean eggrolls are a dear tribute to Miss Sophie Lee's Mother.  Chef Esses has already added some new items to the menu and I've heard it will change with the seasons.

3M's signature cocktail, The Muse, is usually something I don't go for, but I am glad I did!  I believe the concoction includes St. Germaine, strawberry puree, cucumbers and gin(I opted for vodka - the bartenders are quite accommodating).

And the Music -- here's Washboard Chaz's Blues Trio on opening day!

Charcuterie Board

I have always had a thing for a variety plate and this is the grown up version of what my Mother would serve for dinner, especially when she and my Daddy were going out for the evening.  

Prosciutto, olives, quince paste, maytag blue, chevre stuffed cherry tomatoes, honey, cornichon, french & seeded flat breads.

Blue Cheese Potato Chips - uh huh, uh huh. (say it like Biggie)

at the Globe in Athens, GA!  

Buffalo Burrito

I think we are on snack/hand food streak recipe-wise here at the R house.  I made a pot of beans overnight yesterday and wanted to not just have red beans and rice.  So here is one concoction:

Buffalo Burrito
Ingredients:
cooked red beans
hot sauce
blue cheese
cabbage






My friend C just returned from Mexico and shared a soup recipe with me she tasted while she was away.   This Bean Crema Soup used the pureed bean liquid(in the picture below left- I was able to siphon 3 cups of liquid from 1LB of cooked small red beans) and then I added a bit of heavy cream.  I spiced it up a bit and added in some whole cooked beans.  Garnished with some cilantro, grape tomatoes, cabbage & lime wedges.  Oooooh wheee ... so good!!!