These are busy days for me so I'll hope you'll excuse me for not posting as frequently. Lucky for me I have some new-found foodie friends who keep me up to speed on some of the goings on about Central New York. If your days aren't so busy--or even if they are and you'd like a welcome diversion, try these.
If you want to...
...try a new dish, check out Lao Village at 208 West Genesee Street just across the street from the Post-Standard building off Clinton Square. I just got word about this place this morning and based on the recommendation (thanks Jim!) I had to check it out. They serve Laotian and Thai food that is delicious and affordable--and apparently popular based on the steady stream of customers I witnessed between 12:30 and 1pm. Some folks did the take-out thing, others took their food out to the corner benches and enjoyed their meal while people watching. Other's like me ate inside and watched dish and after steaming fragrant dish go by all the while thinking--oh! Should have gotten that! I was perfectly happy with my drunken noodles--not too sweet with crisp red peppers, basil, mushrooms and succulent chicken and my summer roll filled with cucumber slivers, some heat from the lime-chili sauce, rice noodles, and lettuce wrapped in rice paper--not fried either.
If you know Thai food but Laotian food is new to you, you'll definitely want to give it a try. Laos sits between Vietman and Thailand and the influences of both those cultures can be detected in their cuisine. Laotian food is more likely to be grilled than stir-fried, sticky rice is big as are fresh vegetables. Lime, chili paste, and pickled vegetables are also central ingredients. But my descriptions--especially without photos don't do the food justice. It is worth a visit so you can taste for yourself.
Check out their menu here.
...learn a new culinary skill, check out the cheesemaknig workshop offered by Heamour Farm. On Saturday April 15 you can learn how to make quark, ricotta, and Heamour's secret recipe for fresh mozzarella. The cost is $75 but that includes recipes, materials, and cheeses made during the workshop. The class runs from 11-5 at the farm at 3723 Center Road, Madison, NY. For more info call Shannon at 315-893-7616. Of course, if you can't make the workshop you always pick up a wedge of some of their yummy cheeses at the Syracuse Real Food Co-op.
...live in anticipation, watch the old Doug's Fish Fry site in Skaneateles. Word is, there's a new organic produce market coming in--very cool. Meanwhile, Doug's has moved on to larger digs nearby. I'll have more info as it becomes available.
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