As the weather grows colder (hopefully? In most places, though not California, *deep sigh*) we all find our revels moving indoors. When you find yourself in the mood for throwing a dinner party, as I often do, here's a rough timeline. Two Weeks (yes, I said Two. As in 2, go with it) Before Your … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Dinner Party Set Up Timeline
https://youtu.be/YvNeg8F2hRE Cooking a steak is more a technique than a recipe, and learning to do it correctly is well worth your time. If you're anything like me, you'll learn by trial and error. Which can be hard when you are dealing with an expensive ingredient like steak. The Best Steak for Beginners Ribeye steaks are … Continue reading Recipe: Skillet Steak for Dad (or Anybody)
the beginnings of a beautiful salad Let us take a moment to consider Kale. That humble, sweet green with the bitter bite that has the texture of an innertube when not prepared correctly. You can't swing a salad spinner around Los Angeles these days without hitting a restaurant with a Kale Salad on the menu. … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Kale Salad
For football season, I like to serve these babies up on a toasted french roll. For a tailgate, you can make them in advance, and keep them wrapped in their foil to enjoy field-side. Or, if you live in Los Angeles, fire up the grill by the pool and enjoy after a long swim.... I … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Turkey Meatball Subs!
