C – Direct fire versus indirect fire. When do you use which? A few weeks ago I was invited to a grill out party. Lots of meat was involved. A new grill was being christened. And, a soon-to-be Grill Master was waiting in the wings. The challenge was not to … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: J – This week is about those basic grilling tips and tricks a few of us missed along the way. No worries. These are easy and tasty things you can do to make your Summer grilling more satisfying. First up: Tri Tip, a most maligned and most ruined … … Continue reading →

C – I need to make Greek food more often. I have been missing out on all of these wonderful, healthy recipe all these years. After a week of discovering Greek dishes, I want more. I’ve heard about the Mediterranean diet, but never looked into it. All I knew about … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: J – Sometimes simple can become a complicated goal. We all wanted to do a classic Greek chicken dish … but, which one? The good news about our kitchen is that all three of us are good and have definite ideas. It can also be the bad … Continue reading →

C – I have to make frittatas secretly at home. My husband doesn’t like them. Ugh. He’s really strange sometimes. I can make him eggs and vegetables separately. But, put them together, and he’s disgusted. It’s something to do with the egg texture mixed in with the vegetables. It’s slimy? … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: J – I thought Christina had finally lost it when she suggested this variation on Spring rolls. Had she mixed up Southern cooking with Southeast Asian cooking? Eaten too much funky fish sauce? Not sure … but these guys were quite good. Enjoy! C – Forget rice … Continue reading →

C – I am bringing the funk into this salad. And, I am proud of it. Fish sauce, or anything fermented, is very limited at my house. So when I get a chance to make things funky at work, I am all over it. Of course, I too am getting … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: J – I would not have thought to put these ingredients together in any form. Christina’s inspiration makes for a wonderful Summer salad. Simple to make. Rich and complex flavors. Works for two or for a crowd. A great Summer salad. C – Blueberries, pea sprouts and … Continue reading →