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 Thanksgiving this year, I felt like doing something different. For me, holiday cooking is not so much about cooking the same dishes year after year. No, the holidays are the time that I try over the top recipes that I would never ordinarily have an excuse to make. This is the time that I … Continue reading Pumpkin & Spice Infused Vodka
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!
Living in Los Angeles, few things truly invoke the feeling of Autumn. The palms trees that frame the avenues, swaying ever so violently in the Santa Ana winds, do not burn with orange and gold leaves. Even at night, temperatures rarely dip below sixty degrees. So, in addition to strident insistence on wearing sweaters because … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup
Beef carpaccio is one of those dishes that looks incredibly ambitious. The fact that it's main component is raw beef can seem daunting to the home cook, as well. But it is a dish that can be easily replicated at home, if given the proper preparation. First and foremost, get the best, freshest, highest … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Beef Carpaccio
