Simple Mashed Potatoes

Basic Roast Chicken

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Asparagus

What’s in your kids lunch bag? My niece is getting some grass-fed NY Strip, dairy free Mac and cheese and some organic apples. #fucklunchables #whowantsasandwich #dobetter

This place is worth going to strictly for their broth and red tea, I know it sounds ridiculous but it will change your life, also they donate a 1€ per person to save the white rhinos and that’s pretty awesome 🦏❤️ (at Restaurant JAN in Nice)

I think us bad bitches is a gift from God. 📸 @andreamete (at London, United Kingdom)

Look I’m on a car! #gumball3000 swipe left (at Gumball 3000) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmHkMIoAtjT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ztl1bqsvz8es

Last nights stream was so bomb. Spicy grilled Dungeness Crab and shell on shrimp with smoked @jacobsensaltco , herby salad, chorizo, and smashed potato salad #madewithlovia

Let’s start with how excited I was to eat at The Nomad Hotel in NYC. They are famous for their whole roast chicken with truffles and foie gras, and I’ve heard great things. Which is why I was so fricken pissed with my experience. 

We had a fairly early dinner res because we wanted to go out drinking post dinner, which usually means you get fast, great service because the restaurant isn’t packed yet. Not the case. It began with several waiters, so we didn’t know who actually was designated to us. One nice woman took our appetizer order, we ordered the radishes, the lamb tortellini, and the hamachi with beets, as well as some cocktails. Before we even get our drinks another waiter (who ends up actually being our waiter) demands we place the full order as they do not take orders at your pace (how fucking pompous). 

My husband was not feeling well and we wanted to have a nice paced dinner to see how he was feeling before we ordered more. Apparently this is unacceptable. So we order the whole roast chicken (the most expensive item in the menu) you would think that would give us better service. It did not. We constantly were out of drinks, they would pop over, walk by, and not ask if we wanted another (we had to get his attention) and they would not clear the dirty plates. Pre-busing is service 101. 

The butter crusted radishes came out first. They were a pleasant surprise. They were raw radishes, covered in cold butter similar to a chocolate covered strawberry, served with flakes of fluer de sel. It was unique and a refreshing way to begin the meal.

Next the hamachi with beets arrived, and the lamb tortellini. The hamachi was okay, it was forgettable, although it was very beautiful. But no one loves a beautiful girl with no depth, just like I don’t love hamachi without any flavor. 

The lamb tortellini was incredible. This was the only dish that actually made me do my happy food dance and want to lick the plate clean. Tender shredded lamb inside happy little dough vessels, in a broth that is so complex and deep you don’t care if the neighboring table is judging you for the noises you’re making while shoveling these babies into your mouth.

The chicken came out whole, I was delighted, it smelled amazing. Then they took it back, chopped it up and gave me junk. And by junk I mean the chicken breast  (my least favorite cut) with a foie gras spread under the skin and 1 piece of asparagus and an asparagus mouse. The thigh (best fricken part) was chopped up and bastardized in a boring cream sauce with breading on top, and the wings were deboned and fried, covered in a dusting of fried chicken skin (this was actually really tasty and I wish there was more of that). This is not what I believe anyone expects what they deliver, and not in a good way. 

Overall I give it 2 stars and those are strictly for the tortellini. The service was awful and the rest of the meal was forgettable. 

Full review on madewithlovia.com honestly I was incredibly disappointed this place is all hype. (at The NoMad Hotel, New York)

Chicken and Waffles

Being from the south means Chicken and Waffles on Sunday. This is hands down my favorite brunch item on the planet. One benefit of cooking it at home is I know exactly what's in it and no trans fat.

What you need for the chicken (serves 4 adults and 2 toddlers): Chicken breasts (1 per person) All purpose flour Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Hungarian Paprika Canola Oil Pickle Juice (about a jars worth) 1 carton Buttermilk

In an airtight container mix buttermilk and pickle juice, add chicken breasts (butterflied and pounded out, I did this after the brine and it was slipper AF so don't make my mistake). Let that hang out overnight in the fridge.

Take the chicken out of the fridge about and hour before you plan on frying it this ensures even cooking. Next, let's make the dredge. In a baking dish add a nice layer of all purpose flour (about 2 cups), 1 tsp of each onion powder, garlic, and Hungarian paprika, 1 tbs flaky sea salt, and a few cracks of black pepper. Mix well. Here is a pro tip add about 4 tbs of the buttermilk mixture to create lumpy pockets of heaven. Heat canola oil in a dutch oven (not veg oil this creates trans fat, yuck). When oil is warm NOT HOT, you don't want bubbling oil this is dangerous, you want to see waves about medium heat. Coat chicken in the flour mixture (make sure all of the chicken in covered, any naked spots will risk the coating slipping off). Drop into the oil (away from you), about 2-3 pieces at a time (do not over crowd the oil). Cook until both sides are golden brown, about 7 minutes total. Remove and put on a wire rack and put in the oven at 175-200 to keep warm.

For the Waffles: 6 tbs Butter (melted) 1/2 tsp Baking powder 1 tbs Granulated Sugar 1 tsp fine kosher salt All-purpose flour 2 cups (sifted) 4 pasture raised eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 cup oat milk Juice of a lemon

Mix all dry ingredients, in a separate bowl mix all the wet ingredients. Next, add the wet ingredients into the dry. Mix well. Pour into waffle maker, top with chicken and some quality syrup, and enjoy!

It’s official. I am in love. @beatrice_inn is my favorite place to eat in the city. Chef @angiekmar is a total rockstar and so welcoming and hospitable I felt like I was in her home enjoying dinner. Everything we ordered was perfect. Thank you so much for the wonderful evening ❤️ (at Beatrice Inn)

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