Quinoa with Marinated Pork and Peppers
Round two of the yummy marinated pork dishes. I saved about 3/4th pound of pork from my Karabakh Khorovatz and let the pork saturate in the luscious pomegranate-herb concoction. Then tonight, prepared...
View ArticleCurried Pineapple Compote over Seared Seeded Ahi Tuna
One of my favorite foods in the whole world is Ahi Tuna. Seared, blackened, every which way. I keep flash frozen packets in the freezer for an anytime meal. These are quickly thawed in a bowl of warm...
View ArticleThe simple things — Chicken
After a week away from my own bed and kitchen I can’t help but be appreciative of some simple preparations that make a wonderful meal. I had an abundance of split chicken breasts that were at the must...
View ArticleKitchen Escape – Soup and Galettes
Last week was hard on me, a bit under the weather Friday, dull headed Saturday. Just too many things on my mind. Time for a little kitchen escape. Befitting my condition and mood our California skies...
View ArticleSesame Honey Sable Fish
Fish on Tuesdays! This is a new tradition that started when we joined Local Catch Monterey Bay which is a Community Supported Fishery (CSF) for Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties that offers CSA-style...
View ArticleKabocha Squash, Lentil and Coconut Stew
On a whim, I bought a pretty green and silver striped Kabocha Squash the other day. I had no idea what it would look like inside or taste like, but those that know me know I am just that quirky and...
View ArticleCelebrating the Lunar New Year
It is no secret that I have a yin for Chinese food. As this Lunar New Year has snuck up on me I offer you a homemade meal you can enjoy anytime. Links Shiitake & Matsutake Mushroom Pot Stickers...
View ArticleRomance at the Table
Do you wear your heart on your sleeve or keep its pining hidden behind a veneer of nonchalance? Does the notion of orchestrating a romantic dinner send chills down your spine or quicken your heart like...
View ArticleFeast your eyes
It is no secret that the food on my table reflects my personal palette of bold colors and flavors in rustic fashion. There is delight in how we find joy in the visual feast of primary colors,...
View ArticlePan Pacific Oyster Po’Boy
Fresh Marin Miyagi Oysters, gnarly thin layers and sharp edged. Shucking hell for the inexperienced (that would be me.) Shucking is not for sissies. It is a practiced art and were it not for my weekly...
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