by Brian | Jul 25, 2016 | Recipes
In the heat of summer, why do we eat hot food? There is that theory that a hot salsa makes you sweat which lets water evaporate off your forehead which cools you. I’m not sure about that. Thing is, even in the summer there are some hot, temperature wise, food we...
by Brian | Jul 13, 2016 | Recipes
Weekends often see us scrambling for appetizers for a social gathering. You need something now. Something quick. Something good. And here it is. It is even something simple, too, but the flavor is quite powerful. When you combine all the cheese here with...
by Brian | Apr 14, 2016 | Recipes, TBT
For this week's Throwback Thursday recipe, I wanted a comfort food that was warm, gooey adn captivating with flavor. This chile rellenos provides all that satisfaction. I know, fresh corn is rare now but some frozen corn kernels will surely safice. If you have not...
by Brian | Apr 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
This recipe comes from Pierogi Love, attribute to a traditional peasant dish from Eastern Europe. Pierogies may look like empanadas, but they have a very different dough and give you a wonderfully fulfilling experience in mouth satisfaction. Here the filling is quite...
by Brian | Mar 13, 2016 | Recipes
This Thursday I wrote a TBT cookbook review of The Cheese Board: Collective Works from the great cheese collective in Berkeley, California. It’s a great culinary institution and this book is a tribute to the most talented bakers that have refined the...