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Globus – Ketchum, ID

November 30, 2015
Ketchum, Sun Valley, Thai
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Globus – Ketchum, ID

Many years ago I lived in beautiful Ketchum (Sun Valley), Idaho.  It had been 7 years since I was there last and boy has it changed!  Not in a bad way but it’s definitely growing and getting spruced up.  Globus used to be situated in a funky old building along North Main Street as you were heading down towards Grumpy’s.  Now it’s in a modern new building on Washington, between First and Second.

I was with a group of 10 ladies so we ordered a lot and ate family style.  Our bill ended up being only $20 per person (not including alcohol).  So reasonable!  On a nice summer night be sure to mention you’d like to sit upstairs on the roof deck.  Definitely the best seat in the place with great views of Dollar Mtn as well as downtown Ketchum.

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Much Chein – calamari, black pepper, lime, Thai sweet chili vinegar

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Hamachi Crudo – habanero-cilantro oil, yucca root chip, mango mojo, serrano

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Sweet & Sour Chili Glazed Brussels Sprouts – sesame seeds, lemon zest

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Crispy Fish – garlic broccoli, scallion egg noodles, sweet and sour sauce

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Pad Thai – seasonal vegetables, baby shiitake, basil, roasted peanuts, tamarind, lime, rice noodles

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The Good Things – Favorite Cookbooks

January 31, 2012
The Good Things
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I have a little obsession with cookbooks.  Not only do I love using them to cook with but I also love reading them front to back.  I have a lot of people ask me what my go to cookbooks are.  Honestly, there isn’t just one but, below are some of my favorite and most used cookbooks and ones that I feel round out my library pretty well…

Tyler Florence Family Meal – I got this cookbook at a wedding shower and have been in love with it ever since.  I’m a huge fan of Tyler Florence’s restaurants – Wayfare Tavern, Rotisserie & Wine and El Paseo and have found that all of the recipes I’ve tried at home aren’t as complicated as one might expect.  His signature Popovers were definitely a hit at Christmas this year!

Greek Cooking In An American Kitchen – Hands down my favorite cookbook for many reasons.  First of all, I’m Greek and I grew up with this cookbook in my home.  It comes from St. Demetrios Church where I grew up going and now live a few blocks from.  You can buy it directly from them for $25 (bring a check book).  Be sure to check out the Greek Festival they throw every fall.  It’ll really make you want the cookbook even more:)

Williams-Sonoma Cooking For Friends – This cookbook is unlike any other I have.  One of the things I love most about it is that for certain ingredients, they show you 3-4 different ways to cook/prepare them.  For example: Savory Tarts Four Ways – Greek-Style Tomato & Feta Tart, Plum & Goat Cheese Tart, Pear & Gorgonzola Tart and Leek, Pancetta & Gruyére Tart.  It’s a good one I swear!

Cristina’s of Sun Valley – While I lived out my ski bum dreams in Sun Valley about 10 yrs ago my roommate and childhood friend worked at Cristina’s and I was lucky enough to have goodies brought home to me on a consistent basis.  I have been a fan of Cristina’s Italian food for a long time now and I love that I can make it in my own home for friends and family.

I’ve recently added (and have been gifted) a few new books to my collection that I’m dying to cook with.  Here are a few of them:

Good Fish – Written by a local Seattleite, this cookbook provides endless sustainable seafood recipes from the Pacific Coast.  I love seafood and am always looking for new recipes…especially ones that don’t require the BBQ since I don’t have much patience for our coal Webber:)

Kokkari: Contemporary Greek Flavors – One of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco…this used to be my stomping ground whenever I had a Greek food craving.  It’s upscale and more modern than most Greek spots but the food is memorable and so well executed.

Simply Truffles – My sweet sister-in-law (who knows me well) gave me this cookbook for Christmas.  Trouble…because I’m a truffle addict and this will just give me endless ideas and cost me a pretty penny to try them all.  I’m in!

Bottega – One of my go to spots in Yountville, CA, this oversized cookbook is full of stunning photos and recipes that define California Cuisine…something I miss.  The Parmesan Dip I blogged about is from his other book Michael Chiarello’s Casual Cooking which I love so I have no doubts that this cookbook will win me over too.