Category Archives: Taste Testing
A Little Corny
We joined a lovely CSA last summer, run by some seriously solid human beans, Agua Dulce Farm of San Diego. Kelsey and Ben sweat it out in Chula Vista, but also keep it hyperlocal as well when they started the Bancroft … Continue reading
Totality Or Bust!
Took a trip with my brother to Columbia, South Carolina for the eclipse. Although traffic hindered us and we had limited time, good food and giggles were abound. Our first stop for awesome was Dogfish Head in Arlington. I consider … Continue reading
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