I was working at a family owned steak house in Oklahoma City in 2006. It was a dinner only sort of establishment, with a menu consisting entirely of red meat from the grill. The chef at the time had formerly run the kitchen at the National Gallery of Art in D.C. as well as a … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Fool-proof Bruschetta con Cecca
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Picnic Perfect Wines
What is a summer picnic without wine? I saw these at the supermarket the other day, and they seem perfect. Four individual cups of wine are sealed and stacked in a plastic sleeve. Currently, Stacked wine makes Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinto Grigio. The cups are actually a fancy sort of plastic, not glass, so they … Continue reading Picnic Perfect Wines
More Than You Ever Wished to Know About Lemonade….
Since a lovely Farmer's Market popped up a block away from my apartment a month ago, I have found myself with an embarrassment of riches in the fresh fruits and veggies department. Pretty much every day that I am not making Sangria, I whip up a batch of lemonade with some kind of berry in … Continue reading More Than You Ever Wished to Know About Lemonade….
Frito. Chili. Pie.
I first enjoyed Frito Chili Pie on a camping trip in middle school. There, we pulled the top off of a can of Wolf brand chili and tucked it into the coals of a campfire. Then we slashed an 'X' into the belly of a bag of Frito's Corn Chips, poured the chili right on … Continue reading Frito. Chili. Pie.
Ahhhhh…..
This cocktail hour brought to you by the East Hollywood Farmers Market.... Strawberry white peach sangria, mango salsa, kale chips with toasted almonds.... All these items are basically 'toss together in a bowl' affairs, but in case you need the ratios, here goes... White Peach Strawberry Sangria pint of strawberries (raspberries will work, too) 2 … Continue reading Ahhhhh…..