Talk with Your Mouth Full
My very first experience with Thai food was this recipe, at the age of 10. My aunt made this for dinner one night as a “welcome to our home” meal. This was the remarkable start to a life-long obsession with Thai food. What 10 year …
I first discovered this recipe when I was working in a small Cajun-Creole-cubby restaurant in Nobb Hill, San Francisco. The chef was just as robust and dynamic as his menu. As his Sous-Chef, I was making his dressings, sauces, and various recipe accoutrements that he …
I love a good grilled hamburger! Sometimes that burger has got to be above and beyond! I’m talking better than a pub or up-scale diner burger. It’s a wanton desire for something better, bougie and bold. Caramelized onions are a good start…thick-cut bacon helps…sharp, bold …
Finding little cakey treasures is such a joy! This recipe was buried deep in my recipe annex. I dusted it off and made it. But, it was missing something. It needed accessories! So, I tried it with a sweet and salty pistachio topping, mimicking the …
There are few recognizable smells that map to a point in time. The aromas of warm cinnamon and ginger, browned butter wafting through the air, clearly mean Fall is here! This is my absolute favorite time of year. A time of transition, a time to …
I heard a funny saying recently….”no one under the age of 40 eats bread anymore!” I laughed at the sincerity of that statement. Amid the gluten-free, low carb, KETO craze, there lies a primal longing for beautifully baked bread. It’s part of our ancestral DNA…it’s …
Some of my favorite food is authentic, hole-in-the-wall, mom and pop’s shop, South of the boarder, Mexican food. The smells of roasting meats, highly seasoned with Mexican oregano, bay leaf, cumin, onions and lots of GARLIC. These aromas bring memories of happy days living and …