The Sauce
Apparently French chefs have nothing to do all day but make reductions. We hosted a dinner party last night and for the main course I made Beef Wellington. To serve with this elegant dish I choose a...
View ArticleBiltong
I lived in South Africa for a few years when I was a kid. One of my best memories is chewing on piece after piece of biltong. You might call it beef jerky, but I wouldn’t do that in front of anyone...
View ArticleRecipe – Coq au Vin
Coq au Vin (“Chicken with Wine”) is a classic dish worthy of the time required to make it right. The meat literally melts off the bone, the infusion of the chicken and the wine combining with a rich...
View ArticleRecipe – Dirty Eggs
Here’s a recipe you’ll find nowhere else – and certainly not in any low-fat cookbook! But first, the story of how it came about. Years ago in my formative years I did a lot of camping and fishing with...
View ArticleCost of Groceries
A couple of years ago the standard price for a bag of groceries was about $25. It seemed like every trip to the store I’d be lucky to escape spending less then $100, which would usually net me four...
View ArticleRecipe – John’s Texas Red Chili
I’ve made this recipe about six times now and it has finally stabilized into something I am very happy with. John’s Texas Red is a hot chili, hot enough to put sweat on your forehead and clear out...
View ArticleRecipe – Baklava
I don’t get the chance to make desserts too often but when I do my favorite thing to make is Baklava. If you’ve never had Baklava rush right out and get some – you’ll probably find it on the menu of...
View ArticleOlive Garden Rant
Not being a big Olive Garden fan myself I can really relate to Dooce’s rant. A little snippet, but do read the whole thing, her writing is worth the price of admission. Andrew: I don’t like the Olive...
View ArticleKids Will Eat Anything
It’s amazing to me how two kids from the same family can be so different. My 6 year old is about as finicky as it comes when it pertains to food. My 5 year old eats anything. Last night was a great...
View ArticleAirline Food
It’s well known by frequent travelers that for the last couple of years the airlines have cut back significantly on the quantity and quality of food served aboard their flights. Most routes that used...
View ArticleGuinness is Good For You
Not that I ever need an excuse to drink Guinness Stout, but Beer drinkers’ Guide to a healthier heart points out that not only is a little beer good for you but the brand makes a difference – and...
View ArticleWhether you like it or not
This turkey really has legs is an article from Fast Company on a small family owned business selling smoked turkeys, mostly over the holidays. This article has inspired me to buy one. But therein lies...
View ArticleMaker’s Mark Ambassador
So I’m now an official Maker’s Mark Ambassador. What’s that you ask? Well you know Maker’s Mark bourbon. Here’s what my job as their Ambassador entails: bq(quote). I, as a Maker’s Mark Ambassador, do...
View Article50 Things
From the BBC – 50 things to eat before you die. Here is what I have left to try: 11. Moreton Bay Bugs 19. Cream tea 32. Guinea Pig 36. Barramundi 42. Durian Fruit 48. Haggis I’ve had everything on the...
View ArticleLatkes
We read to our kids every night, even though they both read by themselves at night afterwards. Inteestingly, while they both will read chapter books at night (although lately Connor has been into my...
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