Reviews
Maple Cherry Charmer Cocktail
The Maple Cherry Charmer; Kentucky bourbon, ripe California winter oranges, real Vermont maple syrup, and cherries; you can't make a more American cocktail.
Home Chef Meal Kit Three Year Review
A review of Home Chef meal kit service after using it for 3 years.
A Month of Meal Kit Menus; Home Chef vs Blue Apron
A Month of Meal Kit Menus; Home Chef vs Blue Apron review.
Quinoa and Black Bean Burger and a “Grain Mains” Book Giveaway
How to make for a flavorful and satisfying veggie burger made from quinoa and black beans. Recipe from the book Grain Mains.
Roasted Halibut with Radicchio-Pancetta Sauce, Peas and Artichokes from “Good Fish”
Cooking seafood is one of those things which many people find intimidating. I can understand why; most fresh fish and shellfish need to be cooked quickly, yet with care not to overcook. In addition, many people don’t have a lot…
Wild Mushrooms with Polenta, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Spring has sprung in Southern California! In one week we’ve gone from rain and chill to sunshine and 90 degrees. It was quite a shock to the system and I suddenly find myself craving lighter food, salads filled with fresh vegetables and meatless meals.…
Making My Own Burgers, Review of the Maverick 5501 Grinder, and a Giveaway!
I have long wanted to try grinding my own beef to make hamburgers from scratch. This desire grew stronger after seeing the movie Food, Inc.; I haven’t been able to eat commercially ground beef, and more specifically, a fast food burger…
Pig Candy (Bacon Peanut Brittle) and the Good Meat Book
It seems like everywhere you look in the last couple of years bacon is a key ingredient in everything from savory to sweet, from casseroles to cupcakes, so I guess putting it in candy makes sense in some weird way. I’m not late…
