TOFI Tales

TOFI:Thin Outside Fat Inside. Follow along on my gastronomical journey through life.
New Favorite Spot. Went to the Midtown Global Market last night to find some grub. Stumbled upon Sonora Grill and had the most amazing food. I saw all of it being made as we ordered- love knowing how fresh it is. We had eggplant fries (not even right how good they were), tempura shrimp taco, and beef chimichurri with rice and beans. Amazing. The whole menu looked insanely delicious. Can’t wait to go back.

New Favorite Spot.

Went to the Midtown Global Market last night to find some grub.

Stumbled upon Sonora Grill and had the most amazing food. I saw all of it being made as we ordered- love knowing how fresh it is.

We had eggplant fries (not even right how good they were), tempura shrimp taco, and beef chimichurri with rice and beans.

Amazing.

The whole menu looked insanely delicious. Can’t wait to go back.

The Comeback

I apologize for my lack of posts.

There really is no excuse.

I’ve had no shortage of delicious meals lately.

I have a ton of amazing photos from my trip to Europe, have had some amazing dinners in MPLS, and also have some recipes from my own kitchen to share as well.

I promise to revive TOFI Tales very soon.

If I write it, then it shall be.

Don’t give up on me yet!

Tried something new at one my favorite sushi spots tonight: Baked Green Mussels. Mmmm. I want more.

Tried something new at one my favorite sushi spots tonight: Baked Green Mussels.

Mmmm. I want more.

Last night’s dinner. My dad is the most amazing cook. Hands down. My love for food and cooking comes from watching him in the kitchen my whole life. This was just a casual weeknight dinner at his home but clearly more exceptional than most meals at a high end restaurant. Leg of lamb with roasted potatoes. Sautéed Spinach topped with pomegranate seeds. Blue cheese with figs and apricots. No big deal. Thanks for being amazing, Dad: in and out of the kitchen.

Last night’s dinner.

My dad is the most amazing cook. Hands down. My love for food and cooking comes from watching him in the kitchen my whole life.

This was just a casual weeknight dinner at his home but clearly more exceptional than most meals at a high end restaurant.

Leg of lamb with roasted potatoes. Sautéed Spinach topped with pomegranate seeds. Blue cheese with figs and apricots.

No big deal.

Thanks for being amazing, Dad: in and out of the kitchen.

I love breakfast. This is a pretty typical middle eastern breakfast/lunch/dinner in my family. From top left and moving clockwise: Pickled turnips (pink from beet juice), green lemony olives, fresh tomato slices (with a generous sprinkle of salt), fresh feta from the middle eastern grocery store, warm pita and some fried eggs. I sprinkled my eggs with “zartar” a spice blend that we usually eat with pita bread dipped into olive oil and then dipped into the zartar. I don’t know if Tata (my grandma) would approve of my new use of zartar but it’s pretty damn good on those over easy eggs!

I love breakfast.

This is a pretty typical middle eastern breakfast/lunch/dinner in my family.

From top left and moving clockwise: Pickled turnips (pink from beet juice), green lemony olives, fresh tomato slices (with a generous sprinkle of salt), fresh feta from the middle eastern grocery store, warm pita and some fried eggs.

I sprinkled my eggs with “zartar” a spice blend that we usually eat with pita bread dipped into olive oil and then dipped into the zartar.

I don’t know if Tata (my grandma) would approve of my new use of zartar but it’s pretty damn good on those over easy eggs!

One of my contributions to the table. First time making this. It was a learning experience to say the least but I’m confident they taste even better after the intense laboring.

One of my contributions to the table. First time making this. It was a learning experience to say the least but I’m confident they taste even better after the intense laboring.

But like….how beautiful (delicious) does this look? 

But like….how beautiful (delicious) does this look?