Food Memories
A friend asked me recently where I “go” when I close my eyes and lean my head back as I write about food. I had to laugh, because I didn’t realize that I do this. But thinking about it further, I realized that I am drawing on my memory of the meal; many times I can still taste it.
Some meals I have to strain to recall, but others stay with me and I can recall the flavors as if I was eating the dish all over again. A recent example of this, is the Orange and Cauliflower Gnocchi I ate at Bar La Grassa. As I type this, the fragrant orange and caramelized cauliflower flavors come rushing back and I can almost feel the gnocchi melting on my tongue.
Another recent memorable bite for me is the Billi Bi soup from the amusement menu at Meritage in St. Paul. I have to admit – so many of my recent food memories come from Meritage. Chef Klein serves such amazing food!
The soup arrived at our table served in the cutest little tureen along with the tiniest spoon. But despite the small presentation, the flavor was huge – a richly infused flavor of mussels, cream and white wine. And as if the creamy soup isn’t enough, floating inside was a huge mussel with just the right amount of chew and saturated in the creamy soup’s flavors.
Tags: Meritage, restaurants, soup, St. Paul
November 5th, 2009 at 3:34 am
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November 5th, 2009 at 7:41 am
My girlfriend can’t stop talking about the Orange and Cauliflower Gnocchi. I’ve gotta get out there and try it!
November 5th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
mmmm…that looks amazing.