Animal-rights activists originally pushed the ban through in 2004, but appeals have kept the dish on menus in the state, and it will continue to be served while further appeals may take the issue as high as the U.S. Supreme Court. California chefs are staying firm in their resolve to meet customer demand for the dish, while wondering why much more serious threats such as assault rifles or hunger and homelessness aren’t being addressed by legislators and activists.
Satisfying Vegans and Vegetarians
As more members and guests opt for meat-free lifestyles, club chefs are coming up with clever, well-crafted vegetable and grain-focused dishes. Trying to make braised beef short ribs without beef is a basically an exercise in futility. But it’s possible, club chefs report, to create delicious meat-free dishes to satisfy the growing demand for vegetarian…
Vegetarian Mango Spring Roll with Brown Rice, Fresh Herbs and Mango Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce
Ingredients: 10 each spring roll wrapper, wet under hot water for 5-10 seconds or with hot soaked wet towel 20 thin fresh ripe mango slices, cut from peeled and pitted mango cheeks/planks, sliced vertically 10 ounces cooked brown rice, cold 10 leaves, fresh basil 10 sprigs, fresh cilantro 10 leaves, fresh mint 10 each, 3…
Corn and Heart of Palm Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups corn as needed Olive oil ¼ cup peppers, chopped ¼ cup onion, chopped 16 ozs. hearts of palm, chopped ¼ cup scallions, chopped 1 tsp. Dijon mustard ¼ cup gluten-free panko ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise ¼ cup gluten-free panko for coating to taste Salt to taste fresh ground pepper as needed chive…
Food Trends to End Summer in Style
Peppers, vegetables, herbs and fruit are helping chefs wrap up the season in style and provide a great kickoff for fall.
Fairmont Shows Healthy Doesn’t Have to Mean Flavor Free
Diners with specific dietary requests often have to forfeit flavor and choice for their health, but not at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. As of January 1, 2011, the luxury hotel brand will offer Lifestyle Cuisine Plus, a new menu available upon request catering to guests with specific diet-dependent conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and…