Monthly Archives: February 2008

The Black One

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Hot Knives

At its inception, Imperial Stout was a savage concoction. The Russian Czars’ thirst for stouts could not be quenched and English and Irish producers couldn’t produce beer that would survive the brutal cold of a month long trip to St. … Continue reading →

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Heart Beets

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Hot Knives

Forget to make that reservation at the new organic small-plate izikaya cocktail raw food bistro for Valentine’s Day? Get stuck with a 4:45 seating time? You know, there’s no shame in cooking, for one another. Like Adam and Eve sharing … Continue reading →

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Lavender Feta Kumquats

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Hot Knives

A few years ago we witnessed a close friend be deeply moved by fresh cheese. We had recently visited one of our favorite sandwich stops, Mario’s in Glendale, and happened to have perused their deli case. Along with innumerable cured … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Radish Bites

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Hot Knives

On the eve of Super Bowl Sunday, we threw a Hot Knives dinner party. Jokes were made about making “nachos” out of Portuguese thistle rennet cheese and Egyptian fava beans, or terriyaki tofu burrito bites (shudder, barf). But without thinking … Continue reading →

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