For Easter two new recipes and some advice. I love creating with what is on hand, over the years I have come up with some good meals, and some real disasters. Not a problem, for me it is part of the fun. Yet when success is important a plan is critical. So for Easter I wrote two recipes that…
A tale of two tables
Las Vegas holds no attraction other than restaurants (not buffets as they hold even less attraction than casinos). Tricia joined me last week on a quick business trip. The View Wine Bar, and Bouchon Bistro were enticement enough, and a hike in the Red Rock Canyon while I was speaking sealed the deal. We found…
Some meals just work
Roasted root vegetables, grilled asparagus, and herb roasted red potatoes. Scallops seared in butter. Oysters in a sort of Rockefeller style. I do think I could give up red meat before I could give up seafood.
Pretzel confessions
They say (whoever they are) that it is good to admit your weaknesses and addictions. I try to spare folks most of my politically incorrect addictions, yet one I gladly fess up to is my affection for warm pub pretzels with grainy mustard. Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon does a wonderful job brewing. Their Pale…
Panini – fast food, good food
Panini are one of those great foods that is all about techniques with unlimited variations. Here is a pastrami and havarti cheese, with mayo and horseradish, one of my favorites. This one was done with pugliese, but most any kind of bread will work, try Eastern flatbread for something different, or slice a baguette lengthwise. For fillings,…
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