What has changed in my weekly-ish bread baking since I last posted about it? Not a ton. I’m still partial to naturally leavened (sourdough) breads […]
Grains
Koji: Shio Koji
Shio Koji translates to Salt Koji and this is exactly what it is. It’s another simple and quick application of your newly made batch of […]
Panettone – a Proper One
It’s a labor of love making one of these Panettone, the delightful gorgeous looking Christmas season bread from Milan. A few years ago I made […]
Koji: Amazake (Sweet)
Amazake is one of the easiest application of your newly made batch of koji. It’s a mildly sweet porridge-drink made by mixing koji with cooked […]
Corn and Flounder: Maque Choux and Meuniére
It’s a cool name for a dish. Not sure what the origin is or why it is called that. I did not want to even […]
Quinoa Salad with Peas, Parsley and Mint
It’s great having a recipe for something easy and requires very little cooking in this hot weather but that is also immensely satisfying in their […]
Beans and Beef with Chile and Panela
It’s the season for deeply flavored stews, braises, roasts and rich bean dishes. This one is not based on any specific recipe but like most […]
Sugo and Polenta with Over- Easy Egg
Rustic, but not simple, as it gets and so very satisfying. The combination of tender polenta and some sort of saucy meat is a classic. […]
Paella with Halibut, Shrimp and Chorizo
All kinds of delicious stuff happens we you have awesome seafood stock in the freezer. I’ve been cooking sous vide for years. In the early […]
Pork Shoulder, Grits, Roasted Carrots and Garlic
Work has been really crazy these last couple months or so. I’ve had several posts I wanted to get up here but have not had […]