Anthony Bourdain, “No Reservations” (Chicago, part 1 of3) (by kumquatsta)
Cooks such as John Besh (above), Ferran Adria, Heston Blumenthal and Mario Batali came down to earth in 2011 with a cache of guides to at-home cooking. (via NYTimes.com)
BOURDAIN: My sidekick for a lunch dropped out, and the chef at the restaurant we were going to said, “Well, how about Bill Murray? Do you want him?” and I’m like, “Yeah, right.” The next day, Bill Murray’s there, and for the whole scene I’m sitting there thinking, I can’t believe Bill Murray’s on my show. Why is Bill Murray on my show? How is this happening? We reached a point where we suddenly realized the shockingly high number of people we worship and revere who actually like the show and might actually come on if we ask.
Exotic Ice Cream Recipes (Not Just Vanilla): “I wanted something that you wouldn’t expect to find in an ice cream at all. An ice cream that included not fruit, but vegetables. Not candy morsels, but herbs and spices. Not sugar, but vinegar. I wanted ice creams that not only refused to meet you halfway but dared you to chase them all the way back to their savory, salty, pungent sources.”
Get recipes for Black Pepper Ice Cream, Basil Ice Cream With Pine Nuts, and Caramelized Onion And Balsamic Ice Cream.
