September 28, 2009

If Jeff and I can do it, you probably can too! We have had some fabulous, passionate, amazing chefs since Selma started way back in February. And lately, most of those chefs have been really busy--too busy for Selma. This has left us pondering how to bring more folks in to cook up breakfast, especially since the alternative is for Jeff or me to step up and cook. Much as I love coming up with and cooking specials for our ... Continue reading

September 22, 2009

I knew it would all come together with Roos in the house. Specifically in the kitchen. Specifically cookin' eggs the Roos way--4 pans going at once and each egg perfectly cooked. Sure, we all know Roos makes the best coffee in town. And, of course we all know he's an artist too. But the man can cook some eggs! Thanks John for stepping up and helping us out on Friday. Can't wait to make some food with you again soon. Our ... Continue reading

September 13, 2009

Ok, there's been a little friendly competition among the Selma guest chef's over the months. If you've been paying attention, we've had chefs now and then try and outdo one and other. Maybe it's the nature of people who are passionate about their art form to simply want to be the best of what they do. This past week at Selma just may have raised the bar another notch. Of course, favorite food means different things to different people--one persons ... Continue reading

September 8, 2009

We love Wonder Woman and Bad Fairy! These two Bona Sera Supper Club stars are fun, energetic, irreverent, and damn, these women can cook! The two specials they offered were both fab and originals for FM @SELMA. First, a spicy pepper and roasted tomato frittata served with a creamy potato gratin and bacon was deliciously rich and flavorful. The hot peppers in the frittata were nicely cooled by all the cream and cheese in the gratin. Served with bacon, this ... Continue reading

September 2, 2009

What a weekend! Let's start with Sylvia and her husband Joe, from Pilar's Tamales who showed up in our kitchen with the most beautiful tray of re-fried black turtle beans I have ever seen. Not only did they look good, they were unbelievably creamy and delicious. Sylvia knows her way around a kitchen, and Joe is a non-stop support. Together with the Thursday night prep crew of Susie Baity Stearns, David Collins, Eva Stern, JD Rubin, Bridgette Carr, Amanda Schott, ... Continue reading