Big Projects, Long Waits and Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
There is nothing I enjoy quite like being home by myself cooking. There is a peace and quite in that place that grounds me. The very nature of being alone means it’s hard to share those experiences, but I’ve never let something like being hard stop me. I’ve found my way through this series “Alone in the Kitchen.” Logically titled as I film each video in my favorite place – alone in my kitchen. It may take 30xs longer to make a recipe when you’re... Read More
The 3 Bean Posts – #3 Refried Beans: try these and you’ll never turn back
So by popular demand (aka one roommate’s insistence on having this recipe) I have picked an old favorite to finish ranting about beans with. Black beans: the little black dress for any pantry. For many of my friends who never thought about cooking beans at home this has been their introductory bean of choice. These tasty treats will win you over. Flexible and approachable, you can rinse them straight from the can and pour them over a salad or nachos and be done. You can... Read More
Chunky is Good. Chunky is Very Good. – some of my theories on pasta
There is something I have to tell you. It is so crazy that I’m not really sure how to say it, so I’m just gonna put it out there – there are people in this world who actually think that pasta salad is all about (wait for it…) the pasta. I know! It boggles my mind too! …or maybe it’s just me. When I see a pasta salad that is just a pile of cold spiral noodles with a few light sprinkles of bell pepper and dressing I honestly think – “Really?... Read More
A Life Changing Moment – garam masala cauliflower
I believe in food based “life changing moments.” In fact I refer to them all the time. It’s not about the best thing a chef ever created for you or the five star dining experiences available in the world (though I’m up for those kind of life changing moments anytime they want to present themselves). My life-changing moments are when I try something new and it causes a lightning bolt explosion in my head of new ideas and revelations. They are often quiet,... Read More
