One of the features of dining at Tarragon that I am very fond of is the amuse-bouche, a small hors d’oeuvre compliments of the kitchen which gives the diner a taste of what is to come. The amuse-bouche changes daily, and is a form of expression that is highly valued in our kitchen. It is a […]
The link between taste, smell and memory is a fascinating subject, and one that scientists have been studying for decades. Our sense of smell works closely with the parts of the brain associated with processing emotions and memory development. However, because humans rely mostly on vision and words to form concrete memories, the thoughts conjured by […]
Life in the kitchen can be difficult. There is an absolute need for organization; the ability to multitask is a must. Mistakes are rarely tolerated, and when one person has a bad day, more often than not, the rest of the kitchen goes down as well. It is a well-oiled machine that needs to be maintained. It […]
March is a strange month. There are those days of incredible weather that bring a definite sense of optimism, but those are almost always followed by a week of frigid temperature, accompanied by snow. As we make our way into April, however, there is a more lingering optimism. Flowers begin to bloom, the birds begin to […]
“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” — Auguste Escoffier As we enter into spring, this quote resonates with a simple poignancy. There is a genuine feeling of anticipation this time of year, as we scrape the ice from our car for the hundredth time; we begin to see a bright, warm light at the […]
