hashcapades

Grilled Skirt Steak & Artichoke-Potato Hash with Olive Aioli

Posted on Thursday, March 31st, 2011 at 5:06 pm.

Inspired by my recent dining experience at Lucques, I decided to revisit Suzanne Goin’s recipe for Grilled Skirt Steak & Artichoke-Potato Hash with Olive Aioli. My prior attempt at this beef hash was less than stellar, not the least of which was the use of artichokes in oil and a tapenade instead of aioli. Given more time, this should be simple, right? Well, this attempt involved fresh artichokes, which are now in season. Unfortunately, the stores (yes, plural) that I visited had huge artichokes, not the baby versions called for. My basic approach was: get 2 big ones instead of 6 baby ones. An artichoke splinter and a hacked “fuzzy choke” later, I decided frozen artichokes would do!

Sauteed Artichokes

Brisket Hash at Huckleberry Cafe and Corned Beef Hash at Fig in L.A.

Posted on Saturday, March 26th, 2011 at 10:22 am.

Written by Clark Haass

If you’re a fan of LA Confidential, then you’ll appreciate the nod to iconic symbols of Los Angeles – the Hollywood sign and the view from Mt. Hollywood of Griffith Observatory and LA. If you’re a fan of trivia about all things LA, then perhaps you’ve come across its original name: El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula. Mercifully, we have the hipper and cooler sounding LA and LAX to help us avoid dusting off our rusty Spanish!

Iconic sign of hopes and dreams for star wannabes.

Griffith Observatory from the trail to Mt. Hollywood.

Red Flannel Hash and Spring Asparagus Pancetta Hash: Double Trouble

Posted on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 at 4:06 pm.

Written by Clark Haass

A couple of things about my obsession with potato hash. First, friends and family send recipes and restaurant suggestions, which I enthusiastically embrace. Secondly, I occasionally go on a bender, apparently lacking the good sense to deny myself. This post is about the latter, a double-header of potato hash goodness, a double hashcapade, a.k.a Double Trouble at Chez Clark!

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Mt. Rushmore Corned Beef Hash at Byways Cafe in Portland

Posted on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at 9:08 pm.

Written by Clark Haass

A tweet was the genesis of this morning’s pre-work foray to the Pearl, transporting me back in time to what I would imagine was a Route 66 diner. Earlier, I had composed a simple tweet: “Where should my next hashcapade be?” and immediately got a reply from @cocktail_diva: “Byways Cafe!” With expert advice recommending their Mt. Rushmore Hash, I walked through the door just after it opened and took in the wall of plates – stylized plates from all over the US and license plates. On the east wall, windowed cabinetry contained curated memorabilia from the 50s and 60s, maybe even earlier, and suitcases topped the shelves behind the counter! I plopped down in a red and silver upholstered booth, beneath the Wyoming plate and felt right at home.

Homemade Ground Beef & Cognac Mushroom Hash

Posted on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 at 9:53 am.

Written by Clark Haass

They say you can never go back to re-live a moment lost in time forever. In my case, it was a retro-hashcapade, an attempt to re-create the hamburger hash that my Mom used to make to sustain our large family. I remember sitting around a crowded table and eating all the potatoes first before I attacked the undefended hamburger to extend the meal as long as possible! As for the creation of the beef hash, I vividly remember our big cast iron skillet cooking away with copious amounts of salt, some bacon grease, onions and hamburger, and diced potatoes from leftover baked potatoes.

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Grilled Skirt Steak & Artichoke-Potato Hash with Olive Aioli

Brisket Hash at Huckleberry Cafe and Corned Beef Hash at Fig in L.A.

Red Flannel Hash and Spring Asparagus Pancetta Hash: Double Trouble

Mt. Rushmore Corned Beef Hash at Byways Cafe in Portland

Homemade Ground Beef & Cognac Mushroom Hash