Category Archives: Ingredients
Avocados, like buttah!
Avocados have been on my mind lately, though, of course, I welcome any excuse to eat them. This current obsession started a few weeks ago with late-night dinner at a swanky pan-Latin eatery in downtown Los Angeles. I ordered “Tortillas … Continue reading
Got my goat
Here’s my trend prediction: Goat meat is ready to go mainstream. I’m not the first to make this forecast, but I hope it’s true this time. Of course, goat already is mainstream in much of the world, from Latin America … Continue reading
Monday’s starters
Easy bake Years ago, my mate and I called Costco the “$200 club.” And when I say years ago, I mean decades, back when Costco was still Price Club and 200 clams was chunk of change. The place is stocked … Continue reading
Bits ‘n’ bobs + a chance to win a wine country getaway
No Sweat My obsession with pressure cookers continues. Really, if you want to include more whole grains, beans, and legumes in your diet, this stove-top appliance can be your new best friend. For more details, check out my story and … Continue reading
Midweek snacks
Some bits ‘n’ bobs to break a long, dry non-blogging spell. Hey, man, I’ve been busy lately, so cut me me some slack. Pumpkin time Halloween is right around the corner. Make these cute (and easy) lil’ Pumpkin Cupcakes with … Continue reading
Thursday’s tapas
We covered Spain yesterday in our whirlwind world tour known as International Cuisine class, so I’m all about the little nibbles this week. Quote of the week The Roma “is truly the eunuch of the tomato world and doesn’t deserve … Continue reading
You fraiche thing
I recently bitched and moaned up a storm about about preparing a chicken galantine in culinary class, complaining that the thing was icky to make and, ultimately, nothing more than a deconstructed chicken. I also noted that a galantine is … Continue reading
Hatch a plan
It’s Hatch chile season in the Southwest, and those in the know are stocking up. You may not know Hatch chiles by name, but you’ve almost certainly eaten them if you’ve enjoyed the distinctive fare of the Southwest. The green … Continue reading
Tuesday starters
How did they know? I stopped by Mozza 2 Go–the latest addition to the LA eatery/pizzeria/pizza school co-owned by Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali, and Joe Bastianich–to pick up a mushroom pizza to go. While waiting for my pie, I couldn’t … Continue reading
Beanie baby
Soup in July? Something cool and civilized, maybe, like gazpacho or cucumber. But when I eyed a bag of heritage Indian Woman Beans the other day, something thick, hearty, and spicy came to mind. And since I’m on the … Continue reading
