Mountain Views News          Saturday, February 25, 2012

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GOOD FOOD & DRINK

Mountain Views-News Saturday, February 25, 2012 


DO ONE DON’T DO THE 
OTHER

Must admit with all the past weeks 
Presidential food notes and trivial trivia, I 
almost missed National Margarita & Chili 
Days, and what type of foodie would I 
be, but fear not friends, I did partake in a 
Margarita and a hot bowl of beanless chili. 
I have to take my Andy Rooney Card out 
again and give you my fellow diners the 
rules of Etiquette 101. I love my daughter, 
and some of my friends kids. But here goes.

I am I am asked frequently asked about 
etiquette and table manners, so I compiled 
this simple list based on the most common 
questions.

· Your napkin goes in your lap, folded in 
half, as soon as you sit down. Many people 
wait until the food arrives, but the proper 
form is to be prepared.

· If you leave the table, place the napkin to 
the left of your plate, loosely draped.

· A napkin is never for blowing your noise 
or wiping your mouth. Use it to dab at the 
corners of your mouth or your fingertips. If 
you need to cleanse further, leave the table 
and use the appropriate products in the 
restroom.

· In formal dining, a charger will be under 
the place setting. It remains there during the 
starter course and is removed at the main 
course.

· Your eating utensils go in the order of use, 
starting from the outside (furthest from the 
plate) and working their way in. Forks go 
on the left; knives and spoons on the right, 
as you face the plate. Dessert utensils are 
placed at the top of the plate, sideways.

· The bread and butter plate goes to the left, 

above 
the 
forks.

· The 
water 
glass 
goes 
above the knives (behind the wine goblet, if 
there is one).

· Food should be passed counter-clockwise.

· It is considered impolite to start eating 
before everyone is seated and served, 
including your host.

· Only the meal settings and food belong 
on the table. Do not place your elbows, 
eyeglasses, notebook, pen or other objects 
on the table.

· Cut no more than two bites of any item 
at a time. When it comes to bread, tear off 
one bite at a time and butter it, rather than 
buttering a whole roll.

· Do not season your food until you have 
tasted it.

· It is permissible to use a piece of bread 
to wipe up excess gravy, as long as you use 
your fork and not your fingers.

· If you need to leave the table, place your 
utensils on the edge of your plate so that the 
tips point to the plate’s center, in a V-shape. 
To signal when you are finished, lay your 
utensils side by side diagonally on the plate.

Listen to Talk radio KABC’s Dining with 
Dills weekends with Peter Dills

PAN-GRILLED CHICKEN 
WITH FRESH PLUM SALSA

INGREDIENTS

1 cup chopped ripe plums (about 2 plums) 

1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 

2 tablespoons chopped red onion

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 

4 (4-oz.) chicken breast cutlets 

2 teaspoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir together plums, next 4 ingredients, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.

2. Stir together brown sugar, cumin, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Rub 
chicken with brown sugar mixture.

3. Cook chicken in hot oil in a grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 minutes 
on each side or until done. Serve with plum mixture.

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT


Memoryhouse 

Review by: Sean Kayden

After an EP record and a few singles, the attractive duo behind Memoryhouse 
finally releases their debut LP, “The Slideshow Effect”. Does it live up to 
expectations for a band with 
such a dreamy sound that 
you’re often put into another 
world of utter bliss? In a 
nutshell, yes, it lives up to most expectations, but I 
firmly believe Memoryhouse could have benefited 
slightly more by not releasing two old tracks on 
this record, which ends up having the album only 
consisting of eight brand new tunes. If it holds any merit, they did slightly tweak the two previously 
released songs, “Heirloom” and “Bonfire”. “The Slideshow Effect” is a very intimate record that is 
delicate, but rather celestial in nature. The vocals of Denise Nouvion are a thing of incomparable 
beauty. Her singing is heightened by the magnificent background work of composer, Even Abeele. The 
two together are a match made in heaven, much like how the album sounds, heavenly-like. 

 A zestful vibe embodies the entire record. Deeply romantic and intoxicating stunning, 
Memoryhouse’s sound has never sound so gracefully refined. I would think that’s mostly contributed 
to being signed by Seattle’s well-known indie label, Sub-Pop. However, despite the slick production 
values, the record isn’t overproduced and still carries a tone that could have been created in the artist’s 
bedroom. “The Kids Were Wrong”, undoubtedly the most upbeat track off the record is an absolute 
gem. Idyllic vocals, passionate lyrics, and an infectious guitar riff over a subtle synth pad gives the 
song not only heart, but a soul. The standout track, “Walk With Me” is starkly blissful and exquisite. 
There’s rarely anything to complain about with each consecutive song off the record. Each track is a 
story in its own right where nostalgia, remembering the better times, and yearning for something out 
of reach play vital roles. Keep in mind you won’t be blasting this record while driving, but listening to 
it when you’re at total ease. As an upfront warning, you may become vulnerable when listening since 
these songs are reflective and wistful. 

 I’m well aware sometimes it may difficult to completely enjoy a record with a solemn sound 
such as “The Sideshow Effect”. These are songs that’ll have your mind traveling to different places, 
familiar and foreign. Most mainstream and commercial bands these days don’t produce the same 
effect. The music from Memoryhouse is the kind you can revisit anytime because there will be always 
room for it in your life and heart. It has such an everlasting and timeless sound. It’s a new world out 
their people, so the time has come to embrace emerging artists such as Memoryhouse. Do yourself 
a big favor and discover the undiscovered. I hope success is imminent for this band because they 
deserve every bit of it. 

Grade: 8.4 out of 10 

Key Tracks: “The Kids Were Wrong”, “All Our Wonder”, “Walk With Me”, “Old Haunts” 

Artist: Memoryhouse

Album: The Slideshow Effect

Label: Sub Pop

Release Date: February 28, 2012