11/24/09

Yogurt Here?


This dessert special was pretty good, but it closely reminds me of a breakfast item..i guess because of the blueberries and the fact it looks close to a muffin. But can you believe, this cake is made with yogurt? Greek yogurt to be exact...I would love to do more research on alternative ingredients in baking goods.

11/22/09

Starting To love Cake Decorating...


Gosh, I hope one day, with all this training that my cakes come out looking as cool as this one! Still have alot to learn!

11/18/09

Pretty In Pink!


These cute macaroons. Hey, this little babies are sooooo tough to make. Umph! Look how innocent they look..ughhh! Don't let looks deceive you!

11/17/09

Mediterranean Mezza w/ Love


This was taken off the menu. But this was the Mezza Dish. It consisted of course the traditional dips...babaganoush, hummus and cumber yogurt sauce. And served with crisp pita bread and fresh lavash cracker. That us in the bakery make our selves. This is a pain, but I love the end result...and so does Solea love it!

11/16/09

Feta Cheese & Olive Bread














This is my favorite bread to munch on almost everyday I work. Guilty! I don't stop there, I tuck a little bit of fresh sliced prosciutto in the bread that I still from the pizza guy :)

11/14/09

Simple Salmon....Sooooo Sweet :)


Me becoming a Registered Dietitian, there are some habit I will have to kick, and of course it won't be easy, but as my health professor told us in class...if you are doing 80% of what you preach and your are supposed to be doing, that is a good start. I've decided, it's time to buy my bike. It's time to remove my self from the temptation of fast food. It is time to eat more whole foods and stay away from processed junk.

Ok...this may sound elementary moves to some, but it all has to start somewhere. I will be starting my second year at college. And I haven't been so excited as ever. This is going to be great. Life has it's ups and down...but it's great!

On top, you will see a dish we have at Solea. It's soooo simple...a great idea to do at home...basic seared Salmon with roasted fingerling potatoes and sauteed vegetables.

If I were to make this at home, I would exclude the salmon skin...try using
the baking method. Sear the salmon with olive oil on the stove top, and finish in the oven.

Hey integrate with your own spices and use sea salt than that nasty table salt. As chefs, we find that it's much better to use...because you can actually FEEL how much you use, since the salt is less process and are in bigger crystals.

11/11/09

Lobster Crudo


To me, this is a cute appetizer...something very light and fresh. Drizzled with a light citrus vinaigrette. Poached Lobster and a simple salad of roasted tomatoes...that were roasted for like hours at the lowest temperature in the oven! And then it's mixed with micro greens...which are minitures greens.