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How to Make Homemade Dashi How To Soups and Stews 

How to Make Homemade Dashi

September 25, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, dashi, kombu, soup
Until recently, I didn't really know what dashi was. I had heard of it, but the idea of making my own was far from my mind. Then I discovered the first season of the PBS series The Mind of a Chef, which followed around David Chang (of Momofuku fame) and... Read More
Forget Starbucks, Make Better Espresso at Home Coffee How To 

Forget Starbucks, Make Better Espresso at Home

September 24, 2013April 21, 2025 espresso
Let me start this post with a declaration. I do not hate Starbucks. Many people do, and internet sites abound that criticize, insult and mock the company that got me drinking coffee in the first place. I am not here to tell you to feel guilty about drinking Starbucks, or... Read More
The Cronut Chronicles – Part 1 How To 

The Cronut Chronicles – Part 1

August 25, 2013September 26, 2016 baking, cronuts, sweets
The cronut, it seems, is taking the pastry world by storm. Created by celebrated pastry chef Dominique Ansel at his eponymous bakery in New York (Soho) this May, the lines have been astronomical as demand for the cronut reaches a near frenzy. The bakery sells out just minutes after opening,... Read More
Fresher Beans = Better Espresso Coffee How To 

Fresher Beans = Better Espresso

July 31, 2013September 25, 2016 coffee, espresso
I am proud to say that I have finally gotten the hang of both my new espresso machine and coffee grinder. It took a little bit of time to get the hang of all the features, but I now have a much better understanding of all the components involved in... Read More
Boozy Frozen Pops How To Snacks 

Boozy Frozen Pops

July 20, 2013September 1, 2016 frozen, fruit, liquor, pops, snacks
Ever since I was a kid, I loved frozen popsicles. Who doesn't remember slurping these frozen treats during hot summers? As an adult, I make my own summer treats. I get to choose whatever flavors I want, they cost pennies to make, and I get to add, um, well, booze.... Read More
Easy Summer Side: Broccoli Slaw How To Side Dishes Veggies and Salads 

Easy Summer Side: Broccoli Slaw

July 16, 2013September 1, 2016 sides, slaw, vegetables
People don't eat enough vegetables. In some ways I understand why. There's not much worse than overcooked vegetables, soft and slimy, or a wilted, overdressed salad, but still, there is so much pleasure to be had eating vegetables prepared simply that I don't understand why some people have such negativity.... Read More
Steakhouse Dinner How To Mains 

Steakhouse Dinner

June 24, 2013April 21, 2025 beef, Mains, steak
There is just something so satisfying about eating a big steak. You can spend a lot of money eating out at a good steakhouse (preferably one that dry ages their own meats) or you can make you own steakhouse dinner for a fraction of the cost. You may not be... Read More
For the love of espresso… Appliances Coffee How To 

For the love of espresso…

June 16, 2013September 25, 2016 coffee, espresso
Let me start this post right away by saying I am most definitely not a coffee snob. I like milky espresso drinks, flavored syrups, and if you can make art on the top of my cappuccino, all the better. But that doesn't mean I can't get some good old fashioned... Read More
Cooking Vacation: Korean Dinner For Friends How To Personal 

Cooking Vacation: Korean Dinner For Friends

June 7, 2013July 26, 2016 beef, dumplings, japchae, kalbi, kimchi, Korean
Korean Dinner for FriendsWeldon and I are cooking together again. Another friend of ours has a toddler and a second child on the way, so we arranged to make their family dinner. Our theme was Korean food (it's one of Weldon's favorites to make and I was dying to learn)... Read More
Cooking Vacation: Hand Pulled Noodles How To Personal 

Cooking Vacation: Hand Pulled Noodles

June 5, 2013July 26, 2016 Asian, beef, noodles, soup
Hand Pulled Noodles I'm not home in Orlando right now, I've gone to Ohio to visit my family and catch up with old friends. It's the perfect time for a cooking vacation. My dear friend Weldon and I decided to spend some serious kitchen time playing with our food, trying... Read More

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2014 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir McDonald Mountain Vineyard

2014 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir McDonald Mountain Vineyard

  I had originally planned on giving this bottle a little more time in the cellar – but when Gary Farrell Pinot calls, I have...
2009 Valadorna

2009 Valadorna

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2013 Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano Barolo

2013 Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano Barolo

What a lovely bottle. This 2013 Michele Chiarlo is a wonderfully feminine expression of nebbiolo, drinking well at just 6 years of age. Tart red...
2010 Louis Jadot Chambolle Musigny

2010 Louis Jadot Chambolle Musigny

This. This is why I love wine. Both Don and I were craving red. With the summer heat we’ve been drinks lots of white, rosé,...
2008 Domaine Daniel Rion & Fils Nuits-St-Georges Vielles Vignes

2008 Domaine Daniel Rion & Fils Nuits-St-Georges Vielles Vignes

Happy National Pinot Noir Day everyone! I hope you’ve got something spectacular in your glass to celebrate! I’m seriously enjoying this ‘08 Burgundy – drinking...
2010 Le Petit Haut Lafitte

2010 Le Petit Haut Lafitte

Happy National Wine Day everyone!  I’m psyched to be drinking this 2010 Le Petit Haut Lafitte, a simple Bordeaux blend from Pessac Leognan. Black currants,...

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