Pinot Braised Short Ribs

December 4, 2009

Fact:  Short ribs kick ass!!!  Over the past several years chefs have come back to this old faithful – it’s like gourmet pot roast.  And best of all it is hella easy to make for a big group, doesn’t cost too much and taste superfuknfantastic!
This recipe is pretty easy seriously and turns out mighty nice. [...]

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Prime Rib Sunday Supper

December 2, 2009

The Weekly Dish – Prime Rib Sunday Supper
Prime rib is not cheap unfortunately, therefore I recommend keeping an eye out in the paper for butcher’s specials.  Typically it is sold by the number of ribs attached.  I recommend not going for anything less than four ribs – this stuff makes incredible leftovers if there’s actually [...]

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The Perfect Bacon and Egg Sando

December 1, 2009

The Weekly Dish – The Perfect Bacon and Egg Sando
You will need the following: good sourdough or whole wheat bread, eggs, shaved yellow onion, bacon (minimum 3 strips per sando), avocado, tomato (preferably heirloom variety), Miracle Whip (mayo can be subbed but I was raised using the Miracle on these), and Manchego cheese (so many [...]

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The Last Gourmet

November 20, 2009

I have been putting off writing this article for a couple weeks now – not solely because I’m a perpetual procrastinator but because just thinking about the topic depresses me.  The end of an era has finally come – “Gourmet: The Magazine of Good Living” has published it’s final issue this month. Conde Naste Publishing [...]

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Planning Your Holiday Feasts Early

November 13, 2009

So, the holiday season is upon us!  I love this time of year pretty much for the meals consumed, huge lavish affairs with old standbys that never get old, the family member that has a bit too much vino and makes an ass of themselves, over-eating and watching football games – you know what I’m [...]

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Out of Sight – Out of Mind

November 11, 2009

I am hesitant to write this piece – I told myself early on that this blog would be about food or topics relating to it, but I have been bothered by this subject for some time now and need to get it out.
Today November 11, is Veterans Day – a national holiday in the U.S.  [...]

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Embrace Your Inner Porker

November 6, 2009

For those of you who do not know me very well – I’m a walking contradiction.  This is not because I am lacking foundation of character, but rather I look at the world minute by minute.  Examples:  I smoke a pack of heart-darts a day, yet I believe they should be taxed to $50 per pack.  I love working [...]

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Behold – Avocado Enchiladas

October 23, 2009

Avocado Enchiladas with Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce
This is a great vegetarian recipe and is actually quite easy to make!  Don’t be scared off by the length of the recipe – you can easily throw these together in 29 minutes.  Take that Rachel Ray!
Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce
Take 1/2 of a yellow or white onion and 3 fresh [...]

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Traditions

October 16, 2009

Traditions can be a blessing and a curse.  If you’re like my friend “Pfeiffer” – having your mother dress you and your younger brother in ridiculously terrible matching sweaters from Thanksgiving to New Years…  That my friends is a curse!  On the other less humiliating end of the spectrum, there are those blessed traditions that [...]

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Bacon Wrapped Trout with Creamy Polenta & Wilted Arugula

October 10, 2009

The weekly dish – Bacon Wrapped Trout with Creamy Polenta & Wilted Arugula
For the Polenta – In a medium sized pot take 2 cups of chicken stock and 2 cups of heavy cream (you can use milk instead of cream if you want but I think cream works better) bring to a boil over medium-high [...]

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