Seared Tuna Sashimi
April 23, 2012 – 9:36 pm | No Comment

My recent adventures to the grocery have been without a shopping list. I feel that going without a shopping list gives you the opportunity to see what’s fresh and available in order to have the …

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Recchiuti Confections – Almond Bar
May 10, 2012 – 10:32 pm | No Comment
Recchiuti Confections – Almond Bar

The news of my chocolate snobbery quickly spread threw my office floor after I gracefully declined FREE CHOCOLATE. People found it strange that I’d turn down free chocolate. I had to explain that it’s hard …

Pork, Salmon, Risotto, Asparagus Schedule
May 4, 2012 – 7:50 pm | No Comment
Pork, Salmon, Risotto, Asparagus Schedule

I made the following course this past weekend (100 portions):
Salmon with risotto and asparagus
Stuffed pork tenderloin with risotto and asparagus
Each with a side salad.
I figured that the salmon and pork would go well risotto and …

How You Know I’m Enjoying My Day
April 29, 2012 – 4:28 pm | No Comment
How You Know I’m Enjoying My Day

If you ever see me drinking one or both of these drinks, you know I’m enjoying my day.

Just Olives
April 26, 2012 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Just Olives

Sometimes it’s all about presentation.

Seared Tuna Sashimi
April 23, 2012 – 9:36 pm | No Comment
Seared Tuna Sashimi

My recent adventures to the grocery have been without a shopping list. I feel that going without a shopping list gives you the opportunity to see what’s fresh and available in order to have the …

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
March 23, 2012 – 5:46 pm | No Comment
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

A conversation at work got me thinking about pork. Then, on my way home I saw a guy with a tattoo of a pig on his arm. I had to do it–make my bacon weave …

Cebiche
March 18, 2012 – 10:53 pm | No Comment
Cebiche

Cebiche is a wonderful combination of raw seafood and citrus juices of some kind like lemons, limes, oranges, etc… Heat is not applied and the seafood is “cooked” via the juice. Oh, the only heat …

Valentine’s Cake Pops
February 13, 2012 – 1:49 am | No Comment
Valentine’s Cake Pops

I decided to make these cake pops to hand out as Valentine grams. Chocolate cake center, candy outer layer.
Just wanted to add some lessons learned from this batch:

Wait for cake to cool before adding icing.
Don’t …

Burn Baby Burn, a Revolutionary Hot Sauce
February 8, 2012 – 4:45 pm | No Comment
Burn Baby Burn, a Revolutionary Hot Sauce

I’m a collector of hot sauce and welcome anyone who wants to help add to my collection. Burn Baby Burn, a revolutionary hot sauce, came to my desk a few months ago. One of the …

Pocket Coffee
February 4, 2012 – 10:52 pm | No Comment
Pocket Coffee

Pocket Coffee is on my list of top 5 candies. In fact, if given a choice, I’d probably rank Pocket Coffee as #1 because of rarity. Pocket Coffee is made in Italy at the Ferro …

Lamb T-Bone Chops & Rosemary
July 9, 2011 – 1:50 pm | No Comment
Lamb T-Bone Chops & Rosemary

I love summer because of the long days and short nights. The long days are great for tans and even better for gardens. Every summer, I’ll receive an email from a coworker that says, “Dear …

Charcoal Grilling Layout Tips
July 1, 2011 – 12:46 am | 6 Comments
Charcoal Grilling Layout Tips

July 4 is coming up and I’m sure people will start to get their grills ready to cook up a feast. What kills me is that sometimes I’ll attend parties where the person at the …

Father’s Day 2011
June 20, 2011 – 12:01 am | One Comment
Father’s Day 2011

I woke up this morning to breakfast in bed. The kids made me scrambled eggs, bacon, French toast, cheese, avocado, and bananas. Oh, and coffee too! The meal was great…mainly because I didn’t make it …

Bacon Weave
June 19, 2011 – 8:24 pm | No Comment
Bacon Weave

I was inspired by the guys at Epic Meal to make a bacon weave. Not sure if’ you’ve watched their show but they go through mounds of bacon. I used to take pride in the …