The DVR is set to record Fallon on Wednesday! No pressure but it's also Bourdain's birthday that day, so just know he'll be "watching." Just saw the 2 of you on an old replay of "No Reservations" when he came to your hometown of Cleveland OH. Love that he always refers to you as "Ruhlman...." Taken me years to watch his old shows without feeling so sad.....I still miss him greatly.
Isn't it crazy how the unexpected things during travel can be the most exciting? My husband and I are retired and 70 years old. We like to say we "slow travel:. Our next trip to Europe will be three months with a stay in each place of a week or more. It's not to check things off the bucket list but to savor the food, the people and the grocery stores. We will be hoping for the unexpected. We will watch you on Fallon to see your omelet technique. My first foray into omelet making was with a hinged onelet pan - mine was red. The omelet was tough and rubbery, Thanks to Jacques Pépin I can now execute a French omelet sometimes. This week the husband got scrambled eggs and I got the perfect onelet. It's kind of like making pancakes - the first one sucks, but the second one...
Ah yes the wonderful EU airline compensation rule! Most Americans aren’t aware of it (was tipped off by a colleague Brit traveler myself!)! We’ve used it a couple of times. Have to hunt for the forms but worth it. Thanks for the Paris lunch tip too!
During your lunch at Colimaçon, did they offer a sample of their homemade Calvados? It’s memorable stuff! Pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit there….
Your omelet making with Jimmy Fallon is going to be fun, especially if you fuck it up! Everyone with heart will be able to relate. My husband and I traveled for 7 years, no home, doing the comedy circuit in the early 80's. He said "if you are going to fail, fail with confidence". Can you take your own omelet pan?
Your newsletter was such a refreshing uplift; your enjoyment and flow with the serendipity of travel put a perfect perspective on the day.
Regarding journalists recommending places, when we were in CDMX in October, one of the street food tours we took refused to give us the names of the places we had visited, nor would they give recommendations. Their rationale was that the restaurant/street food cart would end up on social media and any significant increase in customers would risk the business as they wouldn't be able to respond with the quality they had previously been known for. Initially we were taken aback as one of the reasons we had taken the tour was to get recommendations for places to eat, especially street food. But on reflection, we understand and applaud their stance. And as for a heat wave, here in Vancouver BC, it's chilly 15 C with a little bit of sun expected about 5 pm and sunset at 9:22 pm tonight. Cool weather for the Dragon Boat Festival this weekend, but at least it’s not raining. Happy Solstice.
Damn, thanks for the catch. I decided to halve the recipe I used because it made too much. So the pdf recipe is correct. One large one or two medium ones. Or 400 grams/14 ounces potato and half as much leeks.
Funny, I was just thinking about Ann's pasta carbonara this week and was going to reach out to her for the recipe. She makes it frequently and it always comes out perfectly.
I'd be delighted to get the chance to talk with you. And, BTW, you'll be great on the show. They'll want to reduce you to a one-minute spot with some wacky cooking demonstrations and a recipe, I imagine.
You are the diametric opposite of a recipe. A recipe is an overture, an invitation. No more and no less. And no one's ever described the reality of this better than you.
Yes, I was lucky. I wasn't an aspiring food writer or chef at that point. But I had long admired and enjoyed her. She was one of the easiest celebrities I ever met. A woman ran up to her at the Farmer's Market here and asked her to sign a book she had in hand. It was a Barbara Kafka cookbook! But Julia signed it and laughed amusedly after the woman was gone. And she was so nice to my mom and step dad and took them and me to the Biltmore for lunch. She was also a real force for the good here. We have a lot of celebrities, like Oprah, Prince Harry, Ellen, Gwyneth, who give nothing back to Santa Barbara. But Julia did in many ways.
You guys are an inspiration for me, more for eating, drinking, reading, but not so much for traveling. Did enough with my husband's work all over the world, kids, cars and dogs in the pack, but actually started my being different when I my mom and I lived outside Zuerich after the war, and it went on from there. Now, I love staying put and enjoy life.
My wife and I are going to start your evening ritual of “cocktail, a bowl of those beautiful peanuts, a game of cribbage and the news.” Could you suggest a cribbage board?
How timely! I just made my first spaghetti carbonara this week using Frank Proto's recipe (whole eggs and yolks). I look forward to trying yours now too!
The DVR is set to record Fallon on Wednesday! No pressure but it's also Bourdain's birthday that day, so just know he'll be "watching." Just saw the 2 of you on an old replay of "No Reservations" when he came to your hometown of Cleveland OH. Love that he always refers to you as "Ruhlman...." Taken me years to watch his old shows without feeling so sad.....I still miss him greatly.
Isn't it crazy how the unexpected things during travel can be the most exciting? My husband and I are retired and 70 years old. We like to say we "slow travel:. Our next trip to Europe will be three months with a stay in each place of a week or more. It's not to check things off the bucket list but to savor the food, the people and the grocery stores. We will be hoping for the unexpected. We will watch you on Fallon to see your omelet technique. My first foray into omelet making was with a hinged onelet pan - mine was red. The omelet was tough and rubbery, Thanks to Jacques Pépin I can now execute a French omelet sometimes. This week the husband got scrambled eggs and I got the perfect onelet. It's kind of like making pancakes - the first one sucks, but the second one...
Ah yes the wonderful EU airline compensation rule! Most Americans aren’t aware of it (was tipped off by a colleague Brit traveler myself!)! We’ve used it a couple of times. Have to hunt for the forms but worth it. Thanks for the Paris lunch tip too!
During your lunch at Colimaçon, did they offer a sample of their homemade Calvados? It’s memorable stuff! Pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit there….
Your omelet making with Jimmy Fallon is going to be fun, especially if you fuck it up! Everyone with heart will be able to relate. My husband and I traveled for 7 years, no home, doing the comedy circuit in the early 80's. He said "if you are going to fail, fail with confidence". Can you take your own omelet pan?
Your newsletter was such a refreshing uplift; your enjoyment and flow with the serendipity of travel put a perfect perspective on the day.
Thank you
please post the Jimmy Fallon omelet making.
Regarding journalists recommending places, when we were in CDMX in October, one of the street food tours we took refused to give us the names of the places we had visited, nor would they give recommendations. Their rationale was that the restaurant/street food cart would end up on social media and any significant increase in customers would risk the business as they wouldn't be able to respond with the quality they had previously been known for. Initially we were taken aback as one of the reasons we had taken the tour was to get recommendations for places to eat, especially street food. But on reflection, we understand and applaud their stance. And as for a heat wave, here in Vancouver BC, it's chilly 15 C with a little bit of sun expected about 5 pm and sunset at 9:22 pm tonight. Cool weather for the Dragon Boat Festival this weekend, but at least it’s not raining. Happy Solstice.
Reading this essay was The Perfect way to begin The Summer of 2025! (It made me forget...uh...all that other...uh...stuff....)
The heat wave is here (CLE!) and serving vichyssoise is a brilliant idea. Thx for that & for your always entertaining and illuminating newsletter.
One potato, two potato - the recipe says one, the post says two. My guess is two...off to Heinen's🙂.
Damn, thanks for the catch. I decided to halve the recipe I used because it made too much. So the pdf recipe is correct. One large one or two medium ones. Or 400 grams/14 ounces potato and half as much leeks.
Funny, I was just thinking about Ann's pasta carbonara this week and was going to reach out to her for the recipe. She makes it frequently and it always comes out perfectly.
I'd be delighted to get the chance to talk with you. And, BTW, you'll be great on the show. They'll want to reduce you to a one-minute spot with some wacky cooking demonstrations and a recipe, I imagine.
You are the diametric opposite of a recipe. A recipe is an overture, an invitation. No more and no less. And no one's ever described the reality of this better than you.
Yes, I was lucky. I wasn't an aspiring food writer or chef at that point. But I had long admired and enjoyed her. She was one of the easiest celebrities I ever met. A woman ran up to her at the Farmer's Market here and asked her to sign a book she had in hand. It was a Barbara Kafka cookbook! But Julia signed it and laughed amusedly after the woman was gone. And she was so nice to my mom and step dad and took them and me to the Biltmore for lunch. She was also a real force for the good here. We have a lot of celebrities, like Oprah, Prince Harry, Ellen, Gwyneth, who give nothing back to Santa Barbara. But Julia did in many ways.
I am in awe how you and Ann enjoy life. Do you ever have a boring moment?
No! I honestly can't remember a single boring moment! Life's too short!
You guys are an inspiration for me, more for eating, drinking, reading, but not so much for traveling. Did enough with my husband's work all over the world, kids, cars and dogs in the pack, but actually started my being different when I my mom and I lived outside Zuerich after the war, and it went on from there. Now, I love staying put and enjoy life.
There are many great reasons for staying put!
My wife and I are going to start your evening ritual of “cocktail, a bowl of those beautiful peanuts, a game of cribbage and the news.” Could you suggest a cribbage board?
All the best to you and Ann.
Cribbage is the perfect evening cocktail game. We have several, but this one looks to be excellent. https://www.amazon.com/AMEROUS-Wooden-Cribbage-Board-Magnetic/dp/ruhlmancom/B0C7D19Z9N/
There are less expensive ones though.
Love your newsletter! Always so much food for thought (pun intended-ha).
I am obsessed with the Old Bay Goldfish for happy hour cocktails :)
I've seen those goldfish but haven't tried. I too love Old Bay!
How timely! I just made my first spaghetti carbonara this week using Frank Proto's recipe (whole eggs and yolks). I look forward to trying yours now too!
let us know how they compare!
Will do!