Category Archives: Good Good Times
Peruvian Scallop Ceviche “Tacos”
This dish originated a month or so ago at a dinner party I did for a 50th birthday. When I got in contact with Bryan from Whissel Realty a couple days later. This delicious little creation was all I could think … Continue reading
Seafood and Eat It
Had a lovely time cooking a 10 person dinner party the other night. Seafood for a 50th birthday was requested; I went a bit overboard on the seafood request…gigitty. I was fired up to cook a few items this night. … Continue reading
Night out in North County
I’ve always enjoyed talking to people at my cooking classes. Last year someone recommended Bellamy’s in Escondido. She also wanted me to try a strawberry cream cake that I have yet to do. Which reminds me of a poke cake … Continue reading
Big Parties, Small Parties…Whatever.
Did a few cool parties around July 4th. I had the pleasure of cooking for a proposal dinner…she said yes :-) I also did two totally different parties for the same client. They were in east county, which is great…cause … Continue reading
Family Vacation 2016
Had a great family vacation recently. 35 other family members descended on the Idaho panhandle through various means of travel and it was fun from start to end. What a bounty of life the Northwest is. Even hiking is mellow … Continue reading
Fun In The Southwest
Wife and I took a little mini vacation to Arizona. Pit tickets to “The Boss” in Phoenix then up to Sedona for a couple days of hiking and no kids. Sedona is known for having Energy Vortexes around specific areas … Continue reading
Cock-A-Doodle-Delicious
As last year wrapped up, I had the chance (with help and guidance from a friend) to slaughter and butcher my own chickens. Well almost. They weren’t chickens, they were roosters. Rooster is a soup/stew bird that is a bit … Continue reading
Vegetarian Loveliness
Truffle herb “popcorn” Pickled baby turnip with avocado “salad” Beet stuffed with tangerine scented macadamia and topped with Korean chile p Blue cheese and chive bread pudding stuffed mushroom Flowering kale salad with apple, turnip, citrus, nuts and parsnip … Continue reading
Ain’t Nuttin’ But a G Thang
As you probably know, I do mostly small parties. Occasionally a big party rolls by and I need some help. For that, I go to my long time friend and cohort, Gina Bishop. She brought me in on a party … Continue reading
Foie Gras For Mothers Day
Nothing says “I love you Mom”, like re-legalized fattened goose liver :-) Seared foie gras/toasted brioche/pear and peach compote/tiny chicken egg. Yes that egg is not a quail egg but a tiny chicken chicken egg from a fully grown … Continue reading