Time for another gratuitous bread post with mostly picture. Well, these are more than just gratuitous I suppose. This is, after all, a journal for […]
Panforte di Siena with Chocolate and Rum Raisins
As I type this I am still munching on more of this goodness that i baked about two weeks ago now. This Holiday pastry is […]
Lasagna al Forno: Two Excellent Versions
We are a house divided. We are a house divided when it comes to Lasagna that is. My wife and youngest prefer the one common […]
Plum Tart with an Almond Crumble
Summer is winding down supposedly, even though it is still close to 100 F out there. I do not much like summer in Houston. It’s […]
Ivan Ramen: Toasted Rye Noodles
Noodles are just awesome. Italian spaghetti, Vietnamese bowl of Pho, a bowl of spicy Thai curried noodles…they are all awesome. A bowl of Japanese ramen is […]
Kafta – Ground Meat with Onions and Spices
Kafta is a Lebanese kitchen cornerstone. Like Kibbeh it’s a dish, a recipe and a staple that can be made into various preparations. For minced […]
Night Moves (Arthur Penn – 1975) B+
It’s a convoluted plot and Gene Hackman, in the role of private detective Harry Moseby, cannot make heads or tails of it. Neither can we […]
Equilibrium-Brined Pork Belly
Brining has been in the culinary home cook’s lexicon for the better part of maybe 15 years now. I first heard about it in a […]
Oven-Roasted Cod, White Bean Relish and Cabbage
Cod is a bit tricky to cook unless one wants to batter it and deep fry it. We love the mild flavor and large tender […]
Manresa: Assorted Potatoes, Curds and Whey, Norinade
The Manresa cookbook from the three- star restaurant of the same name in California is a beautiful, inspiring and thoughtfully written book. I read it […]