Summer Shroom

Portobello Burgers with Sweet Pea Puree, Roasted Peppers

Portobello Burgers with Sweet Pea Puree, Roasted Peppers & Grilled Slaw: First day of July, and it’s a scorcher – 95 degrees and sunny. And in the spirit of eating in healthy, while still satisfying that need to bite into … Continue reading

Cooking is a Mood

Bourbon Pork Ribs

Slow Grilled Pork Ribs with Caramelized Bourbon Sauce & Mango Herb Salad: Cooking, for me anyway, truly is a mood. That is, how you feel influences what you will want to cook. Was today a good day and I’m feeling … Continue reading

Cocktails & Honey

In the spirit to better understand bee keeper (Beek) comradery, and the general excuse to have a party, tonight is V’s Beek Gathering. Great group of bee people, bee conversation, and a honey inspired menu. SECRET INGREDIENT: uhm… honey. The … Continue reading

San Francisco Dreaming

Seared Haddock with Cremini Broth & Sprouts: Earlier this month V and I spent a week in San Francisco (SFO) enjoying the exceptional local cuisine, and then a weekend tour through Russian River Valley to partake in what one might … Continue reading

Bee Check April 2012

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Absurdity & The Existentialist Cook

Absurdity surrounds us every day. The absurd co-worker; the absurd driver who cut you off; the seemingly stupid arguments between two people who clearly are in love but feel the uncontrollable need to disagree with passion. “Absurdism” is that clash between … Continue reading

Unconventional Fish & Chips with Not-So-Mushy Peas

It would be healthier to eat an apple for dinner versus homemade fish and chips, but not nearly as fun. As a lifelong student of Existentialism, I recognized again today that life is all about the attitude we maintain and … Continue reading

Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp

Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp: On the heels of months of what can be described as “absurd and insane corporate normalcy,” immediately followed with weekly comfort food indulgences, this long holiday weekend has been inspired to get creative with food to … Continue reading

Garden Harvests

— Weather When Posted –Temperature: 68°F;Humidity: 68%;Heat Index: 68°F;Wind Chill: 68°F;Pressure: 30.36 in.;

Leftover Crayfish Redux

Tuna caryfish salad

Seared Tuna on Spinach Tower with Crayfish Salad & Parsley Oil: My brother-in-law scowls at the idea of left overs and insists on fresh meal each day. Although we completely agree a freshly prepared dish is superior in many ways, … Continue reading