Astrid y Gaston.

Peru's Cocktail - Pisco Sour

Octopus Ceviche and Grouper Sashimi

Goat and Pumpkin Dumplings

Tuna in 5 Spices with Sweet Potato 3 Ways

Shaved Apple Tart with Saffron Gelato

On our recent trip to Peru we visited a fabulous restaurant Astrid y Gaston. Gaston Acurio is Peru's chef. He is the quintessential voice in the culinary revolution that is sweeping Peru. Peru has such interesting geographical features and mixtures of culture that their food could be described as the first fusion.

Kogi in LA.

Kogi - Korean Taco Truck

On our recent trip to L.A. we enjoyed some Kogi goodness.

Our friend paying his $2 per taco

Em and I ready to devour our Tacos...short rib, chicken, shredded pork, and Tofu. All of the tacos are topped with an adapted Kimchi (Korean Cabbage slaw) all topped with lime.

Maybe Vestals Foods will start their own truck?

Around the Table...A Taste of Hawaii.

Join us on July 18th @ 7:30 for...
Local Produce, Great Wines, and Hawaiian Flavors.
$75 a person (4 Spots Left)

Email - jswim@vestalsfoods.com

Food Creates Community Summer BBQ.

Our summer BBQ was a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer. We enjoyed meeting new people, reconnecting with past friends, and welcoming two new purveyors into our circle. Brad from Nitschke All Natural Beef (nnbeef.com) donated the brisket and gourmet ground. Shannon and Jenni Neffendorf of Oak Cliff Coffee (oakcliffcoffee.com) whipped up fabulous iced coffees using their freshly roasted, cold-brewed Ethiopian Sidamo. We had a great time grilling, smoking, cooking, and creating this summertime meal!

Rehoboth Ranch Thai Chicken Skewers grilled over Hickory.

TX Pecan Smoked Baby Backs

Nitschke Coffee Rubbed Burgers, Grilled Sweet Corn, and House made Chips.

Lemley Farms Tomato and Watermelon Salad, Marinated Feta,

Spicer Greens, Texas Olive Oil.

Nitschke Brisket Two ways - Traditional BBQ & Brisket Tacos.

We ended the meal with homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches and the best ever Iced Coffee!

Thanks again to Nitschke All Natural Beef and Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters.

Thanks to all of you for supporting Food Creates Community. It is inspiring to see all of the people in Dallas that support Local and organic produce and meats. Bon Appetit!

All Full.

Look forward to having everyone at our summer backyard BBQ this weekend!

Deep South Menu.

Around the Table – May 30, 2009
Mozz. Co Cheese & Pimento – Windy Meadow Egg Salad
Biscuits with TX Plum Preserves
Spicer Greens, Canton Blackberries, TX Pecans
TX Purple Hull Pea Patty – TX Yellow Onion Relish
TX Watermelon & 405 Mint Soup
TX Gulf Shrimp and Grits
Rehoboth Ranch Pork Chops Molasses Glaze
East TX Squash & Green Beans
Fairfield Peach Pie

Deep South.

Here are a few pictures of our "Around the Table" dinner on Saturday.
The intimate size allowed for interesting foodie conversation and lots of laughter, I look forward to many more times of sharing tasty local foods and good wine. Bon Appetit!