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it's chicken terrine.

September 3, 2015 Arielle Giusto

It was going to be a big leap - until then I had only ever worked under someone as sous chef extraordinaire, dutifully following direction, maintaining the chef's vision and fielding questions from the rest of the cooks. And then, two years ago, I had the opportunity, thanks to the faith of Devon & Nathan Yanko, to lead my own kitchen. I am so happy I took that leap.

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There is nothing more personal than sharing a menu with the public. The first few weeks we were open were nerve wracking - watching customers come in the door, pick up the menu and peruse it for what seemed like eons. Some left. Dagger to the heart. Some came up and asked a million questions to the often clueless (in those first days) counter staff. I jumped in to help with descriptions, paint a picture of the dish, by evoking a mint tinted Moroccan feast or a light afternoon picnic by the shore. After they painstakingly made their decision I would try to appear casual, while secretly watching them eat, trying to draw pleasure or disappointment from their expressions, and inspect the finished plates in the bus tub to see what had been left uneaten. Sound creepy? Sorry. On the spectrum of chefs, between cocky and sensitive, I probably hit more on the sensitive side. I KNOW it tastes good. But I still want you to think so too. And give me a hug.

To further complicate things, chefs often put items on the menu that customers have never seen before and cannot define. Then we cooks struggle to get the waitstaff to understand what it is and be able to intelligently describe it to said confused customers. I would argue that my chicken terrine is one of the more difficult things I have put on a menu to date. How does one beautifully describe what is essentially a chicken loaf held together with gelatin? Sounds pretty gross. But believe me, it's delicious. Now we're getting personal.

I put the recipe up here. Expect to make it a day before you want to eat it. You will be knocked out with the lemony herby brightness of this humble looking dish. You will want to lather a thick slice of bread with aioli, mustard and a big ol' slab of terrine for a mighty fine sandwich. Or go ahead and roast up a pile of beets to serve alongside with pickled shallots, avocado and grilled bread like I used to at MHBB. And hopefully, licking your lips, you will fall in love with it and praise it's creator. I won't mind.

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← not your MAMA's hot saucecamp CHEFY →

Gram on It

It was really and truly a feast to be remembered.
Prep game looking strong this morning.
A peak into our garden. Posted before and after photos at ariellegiusto.com.
Today got a little brighter: @ngiusto and I have finally arrived. We have a pizza named after us! Thanks @hailmarypizza
Kitty’s sweet reminder to be simply content.
Becks and Posh wishing you a happy Sunday.
This guy rode 395 miles on a motorcycle to eat dinner with me on my birthday. So much thanks @davidgrahamwilcox and crew at @hailmarypizza for not burning down in his absence.
#Repost @ponsfordsplace with @get_repost
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Mermaid dishwasher Arielle #nickygiusto #theartisanbakingcenter #ponsfordsplace
Dia de los Muertos with our main squeeze.
Took a leap today, woke up at 4:45, dressed like a pirate, got on a boat, did some yoga and then danced with my friends. All before 9am. Thanks @dybrkr for an epic start to a beautiful day. Pretty inspiring and healthy party concept.
One day old and four day old Cassidy Flynn Pardi! Love and nourishment for my dear Samara, stocked the fridge with warm broths and teas inspired by the beautiful book @thefirstfortydays...what a wonderful season to be a newborn!
I just love this guy, if you have not seen his phots they are magnificent!  Repost @tanaka_tatsuya with @get_repost
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10.19 fri “Fiery Autumn Leaves”
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秋はきても飽きのこない景色
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#唐辛子 #紅葉 #楓
#RedPeppers #AutumnLeaves #Maple
#インド #India
#カレーといるとホットする
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《EXHIBITION info》
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【MINIATURE LIFE展 in 名古屋】
MINIATURE LIFE EXHIBITION in Nagoya
10/5 fri - 11/25 sun
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#MINIATURELIFE展 #ミニチュアライフ展
Please look at the Instagram story’s highlight for more information.
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Someone is not pleased.
HBD to this stud.
Another one from last night. Feeling exhausted and buzzed from it all! 
#Repost @vinoforbreakfast
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What mountaintop dinner party dreams are made of... 💫 🍷 ❤️ .
Highlight of the night? James of @sophiejameswine turning all the lights in the house off so we could look at the stars 😍
What a night!! #Repost @sophiejameswine
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Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for another ✨magical✨ evening on the mountaintop🧡🧡🧡 A huge high five and thank you to the ultimate dream team of @ariellegiusto and her wonderful husband @ngiusto and the rest of the team for making tonight so incredibly delicious and FUN 💛🧡💛🧡💛
Damn I love this fella. Coming in on the weekend to bake bread for my big dinner tonight. And being cute! Custom bread and sweets for this chef.
Prep colors! Can’t wait to serve another dinner on the magical Sonoma mountain top of @sophiejameswine tomorrow.

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