Cooking history friends, I've found this lovely artifact - notes from a 1983 Macy's De Gustibus class with James Beard that my mother took, with her handwritten notes and a drawing of him. #cooking #history #jamesbeard

I'm prompted to post this by @Snarkypeds's post of some waffles with strawberries. They looked delicious, and this is too. It's the best thing I know to do with fresh fruit. It's a simple 2-layer yellow cake. The egg whites are reserved to make meringues atop each layer, & the meringues themselves are topped with nuts. All of the batter, meringue, & nut layers are cooked at the same time, then layered with fresh fruit & whipped cream. #cake #cooking #baking #fruit #JamesBeard

Another preview from my upcoming/work in progress portrait project (say that five times fast!) "Before I Go" - this time famous chef and Award namer James Beard.

#jamesbeard #procreate #portrait #digitalart #mastoart

Looks like I scored a first edition. The Casserole Cookbook, Jim (James) Beard, 1955

Won in a box of random cookbooks at an auction a bit earlier this year.

#food #recipes #cookbook #vintage #jamesbeard #jimbeard #casserole #hotdish

Food has the power to connect us all, transcending borders and cultures. From farm to table, it's a universal experience that brings back childhood memories and creates new ones. As James Beard once said, 'Food is our common ground.' What’s one childhood meal that always brings back memories for you? #FoodieLife #UniversalExperience #ChildhoodFavorites #FarmToTable #FoodForThought #FoodieLove #CulturalCuisine #SharedExperience #JamesBeard #BrainyQuote #food #saturday

That's pretty impressive of #JamesBeard, considering he died in 1985 #BBCGoodFood #journalism

If you are a fan of speakeasies, here’s the entrance to the Violet Hour in Wicker Park. The mural changes, but it is the nondescript storefront opposite Big Star tacos on Damen Ave. It’s one of my favorite hiding places in town.

http://www.theviolethour.com

#Cocktails #Chicago #JamesBeard #nightlife #UrbanArt #StreetArt #OutAndAbout

Made #chicken with #tarragon. Used an electric chopper and an inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc (8 Rios) from Chile. First time, had skillet heat one notch above Low, astounded how tender the flavourful chicken is
#recipe #jamesbeard
https://www.jamesbeard.org/recipes/chicken-with-tarragon