New England Favorite
I can’t believe that my ex-student became so popular in Japan and am so proud of this kid! Arthur is now a very famous English teacher in Japan. Back in the day when I used to be in undergrad in Salem Mass, I met him and started teaching Japanese as a volunteer. It was a great opportunity to teach my first language to an American high school kid back then. Of course, we hung out together, and I introduced many Japanese friends to him. After my undergrad graduation, I moved to Boston, and he became a college student and went to Japan to study abroad. A few years ago, we saw each other at his wedding reception in his hometown. By the time I saw his family, I had not seen anyone of his family. I was told by everybody, “Last time I saw you was like… you were about to go to Brazil!!“. That is right! After I finish school, I went to Brazil to train BJJ and MMA back in 2009. Time flies, huh!?
Now we saw each other again! I accidentally found out that he and his wife were coming back to Mass for holidays, so I asked them to stop by my place. What a huge surprise! Now he has 250K subscribers on Youtube, and his English teaching platform IU-Connect is doing well. Once again, I am so proud of this kid!
So what did we have? Well, I thought he must miss some hometown taste! Lobster is Bostonian’s favorite, as you know, and I remember he likes lamb because of his family background. For dessert, the best New England famous fruit is apples, so I baked them with my “go-to“ homemade ice cream. My line up was like this. Aromatic herb salads with sauerkraut (by the way Arthur is German too, so I added German taste to appetizer) boost our appetite, and then strong lobster flavor pasta with diabolo sauce(a bit spicy), and the most flavorful, buttery, and fork-tender piece of lamb meat makes the main dish. Finally, we finish with New England's favorite apple for dessert. How does it sound?
For the appetizer, I learned a beautiful appetite boost salad at VIP dinner for Biohacker Summit Helsinki. Aromatic mixtures of herbs and spices, with appetizing flavors and vital health benefits. Adding spice and bitter to a salad increases antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are precious allies to healthy living: they protect the body from free radicals’ attack, responsible for cardiovascular diseases, tumors, and aging. Fruits and vegetables contain such protective substances in abundance.
Here is an all-time favorite pasta dish that everyone can agree on, especially in New England. I love the flavor the shells give to this pasta dish, so I make lobsters half cooked and took all meat out for preparation. As preparing for the entire pasta dish, I make rich and thick broth from lobster shells. You know I have zero waste. “Fra Diavolo” is a fiery sauce that plays well with others: especially seafood and pasta. All I used was shallots and strained san Marzano tomatoes. Vodka was just for flambé. While large amounts of alcohol tend to trap other volatile molecules in the food, small traces boost their volatility and so intensify the aroma. You cannot get full at this point!
Cooking in a red wine and tomato sauce with vegetables, aromatics, and fresh herbs is a critical process for cooking lamb meat because when it comes to lamb or mutton, It is a very distinctive taste; it's one that we all recognize. It's one that some people love, and some people don't like it. But what it all comes down to is its fat and a particular type of fatty acid that lambs have that beef doesn't. It's what gives lamb this gamy, more earthy taste than beef. If you prepare it well and cook with love and lots of time, it comes out nice. Arthur loved my main dish!
Baked apples are like fireworks of fall flavor. I didn’t tell Arthur a story that his Mom introduced apple pie with ice cream to my wife and me. We didn’t know that American people eat apple pies with ice cream back then. I remember when I had the first bite of “American dessert, “I felt like I was in heaven, but after the third bite, my stomach refused to keep eating… Yes, it was too heavy for me. I modified my style, and everyone enjoyed it even though we were almost full.
Food is a gift when it comes to bringing people together and creating conversation. Both are essential things. Food is the key to happiness and helps build happier lives, so why not invite all your friends and family out to dinner to share a meal. Once again, I was so pleased about and inspired by what he has been doing in Japan. Well, I got energy from him and work hard to achieve my goal! It was a great time.
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2023
- May 14, 2023 Biceps Rissoto
- Feb 14, 2023 Chicken Confit
- Jan 31, 2023 Wild Boar with Wagyu Ragù
- Jan 8, 2023 Lobster and Salmon Roe Pasta
- Jan 7, 2023 “Okuizome” (first meal) for Lui
- Jan 1, 2023 Osechi 2023
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2022
- Dec 25, 2022 French Cassoulet 2022
- Dec 24, 2022 Duck breast marmalade
- Nov 24, 2022 Thanksgiving 2022
- Nov 19, 2022 Buffalo Testicle
- Nov 6, 2022 Meal Prep for my Family
- Aug 21, 2022 Pescatore Boston
- Aug 14, 2022 Mussels Italian Style
- Aug 12, 2022 Steak with foie gras
- Jan 31, 2022 Capon Covered with Caul Fat
- Jan 1, 2022 Osechi 2022
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2021
- Dec 25, 2021 French Cassoulet 2021
- Dec 24, 2021 Duck breast Balsamic vinegar glaze
- Nov 25, 2021 Thanksgiving 2021
- Sep 18, 2021 Pigeonneau (squab)
- Sep 12, 2021 Summer Salad
- Jul 25, 2021 Bison Bulgogi
- Jul 18, 2021 Bison Bolognese
- Jul 4, 2021 Epic Surf & Turf
- Jun 26, 2021 OMAD
- May 7, 2021 Pan Seared Pork Chops
- Apr 25, 2021 Rice malt marinated NY strip steak
- Apr 17, 2021 Pasta & Salad
- Mar 6, 2021 Lamb Ribs with Blackcurrant sauce
- Mar 3, 2021 Chicken with Mustard Butter Sauce
- Feb 26, 2021 Joi's Ginisang Pechay with Ground Pork and Shrimp
- Feb 14, 2021 “Okuizome” (first meal) for Lumi
- Jan 31, 2021 Slow Braised Wild Bore
- Jan 1, 2021 Osechi 2021
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2020
- Dec 25, 2020 French Cassoulet 2020
- Dec 24, 2020 Sauteed Duck breast with Foie Gras
- Nov 26, 2020 Thanksgiving 2020
- Sep 20, 2020 Buffalo Testicles Stew
- Aug 16, 2020 Beef Tongue Stew
- Jun 16, 2020 Kitchari Cleanse
- May 9, 2020 Tagliatelle con Gamberi e Melanzane
- Feb 15, 2020 Pasta Negra con Langostinos
- Feb 14, 2020 Salted Cod on Carrot Purée
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2019
- Dec 28, 2019 New England Favorite
- Nov 28, 2019 Thanksgiving 2019
- Aug 4, 2019 Buffalo Spleen
- May 12, 2019 Pichania
- Mar 29, 2019 Probiotic Sour Soup
- Feb 14, 2019 Uni carbonara
- Jan 31, 2019 Faisan rôti
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2018
- Nov 23, 2018 Thanksgiving 2018
- Oct 22, 2018 Short Rib or Vegan Bolognese
- Jun 18, 2018 Meatless Monday
- May 5, 2018 Venison Medley
- Jan 31, 2018 Beef tongue
- Jan 1, 2018 New year 2018
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2017
- Dec 25, 2017 Cassoulet
- Nov 20, 2017 Fermented Foods
- Sep 2, 2017 Crépinette
- Jul 16, 2017 Sourdough Bread
- May 7, 2017 Kombucha Challenge
- Apr 28, 2017 Keto Meal Ideas
- Apr 3, 2017 Miracle Noodles
- Jan 31, 2017 Braised lamb belly
- Jan 7, 2017 Venison Steak
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2016
- Dec 9, 2016 Beaujolais nouveau & Venison
- Oct 16, 2016 Gibier and Bordeaux
- Sep 20, 2016 Lapin Braisé à la Bière
- Jul 16, 2016 Opus One 2008
- Jul 3, 2016 Meatless Meatball
- Jul 1, 2016 Paleo Friendly Plate
- May 22, 2016 Le Fromage de Tête
- May 6, 2016 Gluten Free Challenge 4
- Apr 28, 2016 Spaghetti Squash
- Apr 21, 2016 Intermittent Fasting
- Apr 16, 2016 Potée
- Apr 14, 2016 Sauerkraut
- Mar 27, 2016 Gluten Free Challenge 3
- Mar 18, 2016 Detox Pasta
- Feb 24, 2016 COTELETTES D'AGNEAU
- Feb 21, 2016 Ratatouille
- Feb 9, 2016 Atelierkitchen Zen 3
- Jan 21, 2016 Galette for Cheat Meal
- Jan 14, 2016 Zucchini Pasta
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2015
- Nov 30, 2015 Filet de Canard à la grenade
- May 24, 2015 Osso Bucco lamb shank
- May 7, 2015 Paella de Quinoa
- Apr 7, 2015 Gluten Free Challenge 2
- Mar 31, 2015 Gluten Free Challenge
- Mar 17, 2015 Atelierkitchen Zen 2
- Mar 11, 2015 Fegatto di Vittello al burro all'aglio
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2014
- Oct 17, 2014 Atelierkitchen Zen
- Sep 15, 2014 Duck Again!
- Aug 18, 2014 Duck is the best
- Jun 16, 2014 Caramelized Pork belly
- Jun 9, 2014 Monkfish Risotto
- May 27, 2014 Summer Vegetables Curry
- May 15, 2014 Beef achilles
- May 8, 2014 Crystal Clear Ramen
- Feb 3, 2014 Choux farci au Saumon (Salmon stuffed Cabbage)
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2013
- Jun 13, 2013 Chicken with Avocado Pesto
- Apr 1, 2013 Manitas de cerdo guisadas
- Mar 20, 2013 Fiber Madness Marinara Sauce
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2012
- Nov 11, 2012 Pumpkin Carbonara
- Sep 22, 2012 Pate de Fois
- Sep 12, 2012 Pulpo a la Gallega
- Sep 7, 2012 Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken, Red and Green
- Sep 6, 2012 Shrimp and Eggplant with Spicy tomato
- Jul 26, 2012 Black ink Pasta with Shrimp and Scallop
- Jul 19, 2012 Lobster Pasta with Tomato Cream Pasta
- Jun 16, 2012 Ragu alla Bolognese
- Jun 16, 2012 Bolognese with Eggplant
- Jun 6, 2012 Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
- Jun 4, 2012 Homemade Sangria
- May 20, 2012 Spring Vegetable with Cream sauce Pasta
- May 15, 2012 Carbonara
- May 9, 2012 Risotto di Vongole e Fungi
- Mar 28, 2012 Squid and Sea Urchin with Lemon Pasta
- Mar 28, 2012 Luxury Seafood with Tomato Cream Pasta
- Mar 19, 2012 Linguine alle Vongole Rosso
- Mar 18, 2012 Linguine alle Vongole Bianco