I have to admit to myself that I must take a little break—Bruce is sick, and as my photographer (believe me, you don’t want to see any of my food photos!) he is unable to take any pictures for a while. Plus, I’m not doing too much cooking. So I’ll be back soon, hopefully early March—and I hope you will, too.
In the meantime, just a quick mention of a memorable meal—this is a must if you want to blow your budget in Los Angeles. A friend took me to Wolfgang Puck’s Cut for my birthday. Now, I am not a steak eater, but this was not just any steak–it was aged and cooked to perfection. We made up our own sampler of 21-day and 35-day aged New York sirloin and filet mignon plus some American Wagyu/Angus Kobe-style rib-eye. To say they was delicious beyond belief doesn’t do them justice….And so were the breads (amazing onion focaccia and pretzel rolls), first courses (a tuna tartare and a scallop-cum-truffle concoction) and dessert (chocolate souffle with gianduja ice cream, hot fudge and creme fraiche). The wine: a 2006 Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon. I’ll be talking about this one forever!
The Unconfidential Cook 
Sounds like a great meal. Hope your husband feels better.
By: Bob on February 21, 2010
at 8:58 pm
Wow that dinner sounds amazing!!! The dessert especially 😉
I wish the best for your family and hope he gets well soon!!
By: Fallon on February 21, 2010
at 8:59 pm
I hope your husband is getting well very soon. I would take a break too if my husband is ill.
I hope you and Emma stay healthy,
elra
By: elra on February 21, 2010
at 9:54 pm
Get well vibes going out to Bruce! Of COURSE I will be back in March, or whenever you are back on your feet. xoxo
By: TheKitchenWitch on February 22, 2010
at 5:59 am
Happy belated birthday! I hope that Bruce gets well soon, poor guy it has been a long time! I’ll be here whenever you come back around!
By: Phoo-D on February 22, 2010
at 8:32 am
Catherine, hope your husband gets well soon, and happy belated birthday! Look forward to see you back in March…by the way, what a great way to celebrate your birthday!
By: Juliana on February 22, 2010
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Catherine, I do hope that your husband feels better soon! Your birthday meal sounds really lovely! I hope to see you online very soon!
By: 5 Star Foodie on February 22, 2010
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I hope he feels better soon!
Oh my God that meal! it sounds amazing!
By: Monica H on February 22, 2010
at 9:52 pm
Take the time you need and best wishes for good health!
By: noble pig on February 23, 2010
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I hope your husband gets well soon! Time off can be a blessing–periods to recharge creative batteries are essential to keep the passion alive.
By: elizabeth on February 23, 2010
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Best wishes and quick healing to your family. You have a lot of friends here so if you want to speak…please do. Otherwise, good wishes, love and hugs. Too all of you and Emma.
By: Claudia on February 23, 2010
at 8:39 pm
Happy Birthday a bit late, and I hope your husband is feeling better very soon.
By: Mary Poppins in Heels on February 24, 2010
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Happy Birthday belated and I hope your husband feeling well dear Catherine. huggs
By: Gloria on February 26, 2010
at 2:35 pm
Ooooh,…that is too bad!! I hope he will be feeling better soon,…See you soon!
By: Sophie on February 28, 2010
at 2:54 am
Im worry about you, I want to know how are you dear, huggs, gloria
By: Gloria on March 17, 2010
at 2:34 pm
I have been on a bit of a break myself and have only just seen that you are on hiatus too. Sending all good thoughts to you, Bruce and Emma. Don’t forget to take care of yourself too. When S was in hospital last year, that was the best bit of advice anyone gave me.
By: lickedspoon on March 22, 2010
at 8:58 am
Gosh, what a coincidence… I’ve just come back from my year-long break! ^_^ Really hope Bruce gets better, and you get your long-needed rest!
By: Jesse on March 30, 2010
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I hope you and hubby are OK. I want to whish you a very Happy Easter! gloria
By: Gloria on April 1, 2010
at 2:52 pm
I thought you had been scarce around the internet lately. Thinking of your family and wishing your husband a speedy recovery!
By: Maris (In Good Taste) on April 5, 2010
at 8:30 pm
Hey I hope everything is doing well over by you! It is already April and I’m missing your posts. 😦
By: Fallon on April 10, 2010
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I hope your family is well and speedy recovery your husband .. regards foodcreate ~
By: foodcreate on April 14, 2010
at 10:28 am
Hope you’re doing okay. miss you!
By: Monica H on April 21, 2010
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Just stopping by to say I was thinking of you today. Sending you all good thoughts.
By: lickedspoon on April 23, 2010
at 9:42 am
I hope you come back soon refreshed! Hope everything is well….
By: sophia on May 14, 2010
at 8:54 pm
Sometimes a break is exactly what you need. Hope Bruce get’s well as the pictures and posts go hand and hand so it is understandable. Look forward to seeing more lovely photos and great articles.
By: Amy @ Tasty Top on November 26, 2011
at 8:23 am
Catherine,
I miss you!
How is Bruce, better, I so hope.
You and Emma are still cooking?
Know you are very missed and thought of.
By: Mari on December 3, 2011
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So nice of you! Thanks so much for your concern. Bruce is hanging in there, and Emma and I just made Thanksgiving dinner together. She and a friend helped make the Triple Chocolate Trifle, which we all gobbled down in a few days, along with some delicious mashed potatoes made from Yukon Golds (they make all the difference, I think, especially if you whip them!). Hope you are well and still cooking up a storm!
By: Catherine on December 3, 2011
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