FRIED COFFEE

My cardiologist has succeeded in convincing me to eschew red meat.  Mostly.   I still sneak the occasional gyro or grab an Italian sausage sandwich with grilled onions and peppers during fall visits to the county fair. I’ve tried,  honestly I have,  to cultivate an appreciation for vegetable based meat substitutions but have mostly been disappointed [...]

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People are hiring out their gardening duties and local – food gathering chores because they are either time challenged or, perhaps like me, a bit deficient in their animal/plant husbandry skills,  but still wish to participate in the movement to eat locally.  I buy much of my food supply from local growers.  There are a [...]

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While running around the internet reading about food I came across this post on ginger drinks.  Ginger is my all time favorite flavor.  I first encountered it as the feature of my Grandmother Bell’s ginger snap cookies and breads, later as a soft drink ( Vernor’s ),   then in crystallized form, and thankfully, in [...]

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The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred: Here’s what I want you to do: 1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions. 2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten. 3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating. 4) Optional extra: Post a comment here at www.verygoodtaste.co.uk linking to your results and [...]

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This is eggbeater.  Read it.  The dedication is obvious;  the inner spirit glows;  the passion invigorates. A career in a kitchen is to live, sleep, breathe, and bleed food.  We are constantly refining / growing / learning.  We mentor those who have desire and  strive for perfection. Shuna is a Chef ! ************************************************************************** “When you [...]

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One of my favorite food pairings for this time of the year is ceviche. There are lots of variations on this dish, most of which I’ve tried and liked. The fish suitable for this is also quite varied.  Bay scallops work well as does white or Chilean sea Bass. Shark is also a good fish [...]

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