Das große Fressen

A challenge, in anything we do, is directly proportionate to the level of insane intensity one self-inflicts in order to achieve something great. Cooking a feast where nearly every ingredient is made from scratch is one of my favorite, and … Continue reading

Aubergine Intro to Autumn

After a rather pathetic gardening year (beetles, slugs, deer, and unusual weather) our most fruitful harvest was clearly the Asian eggplants. This variety of eggplant is long and slender with a more delicate flavor and very few seeds. V has … Continue reading

Dodging Evil

Deviled Bacon & Eggs: Deviled eggs represent that quintessential party dish that exudes evil while being mysteriously wholesome. So – let’s add bacon. Our neighbors threw their annual Pig Roast party next door, and V was quick to surmise the … Continue reading

“Two Bowls, Both Alike in Dignity”

Indecision is the combination of being temporarily brain dead and equal parts greed – because you just want it all and can’t decide which one. Indecision of course is then proportionately compounded when there are two in the discussion – … Continue reading

Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp

Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp: On the heels of months of what can be described as “absurd and insane corporate normalcy,” immediately followed with weekly comfort food indulgences, this long holiday weekend has been inspired to get creative with food to … Continue reading