Chef Bolek

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Showing posts with label Champagne. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Champagne. Show all posts

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin's La Grande Dame (1998)

Veuve. Cliquot. Ponsardin. Three words with a lot of history behind them. The Champagne house was founded in 1772 by Philippe Cliquot-M...

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Oysters with Champagne, Anjou Pear and Pink Peppercorns

This recipe is still a work in progress. It was a last minute recipe that I thought of while staring at a bin full of ice ... and Chinco...

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Oysters with a Peach Champagne Mignonette

Clare and I love fresh oysters. Our favorites are usually Chinoteagues, which come from the Chesapeake Bay. However, we will eat any oyster...

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Keith Bolek: I am a chef at heart. I do not have any professional training, and I do not work in a restaurant (let alone own one). This blog embodies my love for cooking and much more. I strive to not just prepare a meal. I want to learn about the ingredients, the processes and the final dish. I also want to go beyond that dish, learning more about the cultures behind the cuisine. Through this blog, my hope is to use food and drink, as well as cooking, to promote empathy, learning, and understanding. Peace.

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