On Mon 13 Oct 2008 07:44:06p, Paco told us...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 5.69...
>> Once, in a NYC hotel, I had an appetizer from an appetizer bar that I
>> really enjoyed, but have no idea exactly how to put it together.
>>
>> To the best of my memory, it was predominantly celery sticks that had
>> been lightly braised (it was still somewhat crisp), dressed with some
>> sort of vinaigrette that was very herbal and also included anchovy
>> fillets. There may also have been some pimiento and mushroom, but I
>> don't have a great memory of all the components except for the celery,
>> vinaigrette, and anchovy.
>>
>> Has anyone had anything similar, or an idea as how to best to duplicate
>> it?
>> Nothing that I've googled seems to resemble it.
>>
>> I know this is rather vague, but I was hoping...
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
>
> Could the veggies have been pickled, rather than braised? A house
> version of a giardiniera perhaps?

No, I think definitely not pickled. The flavor was too delicate and fresh,
nor enough vinegar for a pickle.

But...thanks for suggesting the idea of it.

--
Wayne Boatwright
(correct the spelling of "geemail" to reply)

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