Category Archives: Taste Testing
Mandarinquats
As it so often does; the process of my dinners reveal a culinary gem that wouldn’t fruit* without the lack of a shopping list. What I mistakenly called Tangiquats are actually called Mandarinquats. Lovely little fruit if you’ve ever enjoyed … Continue reading
Chicken of The Woods
Beautiful isn’t it? A farmers market find that I picked up as an interesting new toy for a party. I was really excited for this mushroom but it was still a known unknown. I quickly sauteed a little up just … 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
Sauerkraut
What the hell have we been eating all these years? I enjoy kraut dogs here and there and I’ll soup up a bottle for a party if need be. But it’s usually underwhelming and always cooked. Sauerkraut from a … 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
Antelope…at Sprouts
My go to local grocery mart tends to be Sprouts. Recently I noticed they had stepped up their game meat game. Antelope, bison, lamb and wild boar, all ground and frozen. I’m loving that they give an option to the … 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
Halloween Kids Treats
Oooooooo, I’m gettin’ pumped. This is a Halloween house. Not only do we love the night of, we have a fun time with it all month. My neighbor and I spend the entire day decorating. Which is tiring, but totally … Continue reading
Aluminum Foil
Last night, as I was waxing poetic about the virtues of aluminum foil, I was told to listen to this little ditty. Pretty cute huh? I like saying it like the Brits, cause it makes me smile, alu-mini-um; gives it a certain … Continue reading