by Brian | Feb 3, 2018 | Recipes, Super Bowl, Uncategorized
If I ever want to sleep on the couch, all I have to do is eat some raw onion. I like raw onion. Suzen does not. The compromise is we cook them, and we make them sweet with utilitarian value. On Sunday, you have the Super Bowl and that’s a day for snacking. It’s an...
by Brian | Feb 1, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
What makes a great guacamole? Brian and I don’t have a single favorite, but we do like a spicy version that uses hot pickles and the pickle juice instead of jalapenos. The pickles are southwestern...
by Brian | Jan 30, 2018 | Recipes
Fries. We surely crave them. Want them. Okay, we need them. Sweet potato fries are actually healthier for us and, if you can avoid deep frying, then really, really healthier. To make sweet potato fries, you can find many recipes with alternative techniques. Great...
by Brian | Jan 29, 2018 | Recipes
Carrots. We think of carrots as those little things on the side. Cut into strips and dipped into blue cheese. Shaved into a salad. Always a side component, never the star. Not here. Not here at all. From the lovely Vegan in 7, which I just review, here’s a way to make...
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by Brian | Jan 26, 2018 | Recipes
Muffins. Who doesn’t like muffins? Warm from the oven, the butter melting, topped with jam or honey. What better way to start the day. Actually, there is an alternative way, a savory way. This muffin is filled with ham and mushrooms and cheddar cheese. The batter...
by Brian | Jan 25, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
Combining two strong flavors can generate, with enough cooking time and moderation of cheese, a sublime comfort food dish. From 2010, this dish is a winter staple for us. It’s a lovely appetizer or, in more generous slices, a full meal. Pair with a salad dosed...
