Risotto Milanese
This is the base of a dish that can be varied in countless different ways. There are as many recipes for risotto as there are cooks who make it. Making risotto is not hard work. But it is time-consuming. And… Continue Reading
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Ostrich Egg Omelet
No, this wasn’t me. I’m jealous of my friend, who got herself an ostrich egg and made an omelet with it. Head on over to read about it at my friend’s blog, and compare the size of the ostrich egg… Continue Reading
Chipotle-Lime Glazed Salmon
I’ve done this twice now and it’s the best-tasting fish I’ve ever made. Chipotle peppers can be found in the Mexican or Latino food section of most supermarkets (except, apparently, in Italy). Chipotles are jalapeño peppers that have been smoke-cured… Continue Reading
Rhode Island Clam Chowder
Some friends spent a week in Rhode Island and fell in love with Rhode Island clam chowder, which is based on a clear broth. So when I stumbled across this recipe, I thought of them and I include an edited… Continue Reading
Lasagna Challenge
Like a lot of people, I really like lasagna. So I made it a personal challenge to make some. As will surprise no one who has actually put a lasagna together from raw materials, it’s quite a lot of work.… Continue Reading
Barbequed Cakes
The Wife promised to bake a co-worker her favorite cakes for her birthday tomorrow. Turns out this co-worker likes white cake with chocolate frosting — not something easy to find in the grocery store. Which we had to look at… Continue Reading
Ray Bradbury, The Lover
Last night was a special sort of treat for the Antelope Valley: a lecture given by none other than Ray Bradbury. The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451 were both big influences on me as a young man, the first for… Continue Reading
Springtime Food
With the weather here in California’s High Desert at about its peak, we’ve have a number of goodies recently. One goodie has been the long and extraordinary poppy season. Entire hillsides are painted golden orange with California’s state flower. In… Continue Reading
Putting Soffit House To Good Use
Last Night, The Wife and I had another couple over for dinner. We haven’t entertained at all since we moved in, and it was high time to do so. Having friends over for a meal and meeting the two-bottle minimum… Continue Reading
Giada’s Got Competition
She’s tangy, tart, hot, and sweet. Wow, who knew there was such a limitless market for ultra-attractive celebrity chefs? See what you started, Nigella Lawson? (Cat Cora is very attractive, too, but she plays for the other team.) I’m curious,… Continue Reading