Category Archives: Cooking
Homemade Hot Dogs Fit for a Finicky Fanatic.
I don’t eat mystery meat. Forgive me if I am repeating myself. Perhaps to avoid repetition I should say I still don’t eat mystery meat. Precisely what do I mean by this epithet? It is probably best explained by example. … Continue reading
Filed under Charcuterie, Cooking, Hot Dogs, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking
Lucky Lobster Lover lives to eat her words…AND lobster, as well
In March, 2010, I put up a post on the subject of lobster (here). I discussed my “allergy” to it, how Mr. Homard (scientifically known as homarus americanus) was one of my absolute favorite foods and how I believed I would never be able to … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Lobster, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking
Wicked and Wonderful: I would serve these crispy cereal treats to company
Ok, people, STAND BACK, perhaps even avert your eyes. If you have a weakness for any kind of sweets, then actually, you had just better STAY AWAY: click that mouse and go somewhere else. But, whatever you do, DON’T read … Continue reading
Filed under Comfort Food, Cooking
Further Fine Food From Fat: BLTs with Locally Grown Tomatoes and Sprouts with Maple Cured Bacon
A friend of mine from Canada came to visit a couple of years ago and brought me one of those souvenir sets of typical Canadian condiments. You know, the kind of gift set you might find in a shop at the airport? Well, … Continue reading
Filed under Baking, Bread, Cooking, Farmers Market, Pork
Short Ribs: Nothing Short of Fabulous
I have been working with the Sous Vide Supreme since last February and I continue to be amazed at how great most of what I produce using this gadget. That having been said, let’s just face the truth: this machine is … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking, Sous Vide Supreme, water oven
Flowers for Foodies: You are what you eat?
When last we met, I made a promise about squash blossoms. These are lovely things and when I see them on restaurant menus, I am always captivated. Generally speaking, I really like the idea of eating flowers. This may be silly but … Continue reading
Filed under Comfort Food, Cooking, Duck, Farmers Market, kitchen tools, Sous Vide
Fantastic Farmer Facilitates Food for Fanatics
Yesterday I had the privilege to attend an event put on by our local chapter of Slow Food USA. In its 5th year, the event was called Lambstravaganza. It took place way out in Missouri farm territory, about 2 hours west … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Education, Farmers Market, Food Trends, Lamb, Social Commentary, Sustainable Farming
Pork Belly Divine
Every once in a while I am able to get my hands on a whole pork belly from my local pig farmer, without having purchased the whole animal. This may seem like a simple matter, but it is not. Our local restaurant … Continue reading
Filed under Charcuterie, Comfort Food, Cooking, Farmers Market, Food Trends, Pork, sous vide cooking, Sous Vide Supreme, water oven
Fanatic Finally Feels Fine for Fixing Fresh Food
Our farmers’ markets are in full swing now. During a normal week starting in mid to late spring and going through early fall, I often visit as many as three of them. Yes, yes, I know that is a lot but it is … Continue reading →
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