C – Some days Luke, Jim and I will disagree on a technique or process. It doesn’t happen often. But, when it does, the phrase “We’ll just have to test it.” comes up. This time the disagreement was with this asparagus pizza. Three different style pizzas, all with the same … Continue reading →

C – It can be hard for some people to stir risotto constantly. I love it. For me, it’s one of my meditations. Don’t bother me when I am making risotto. I am in my own world. In a zone even. Don’t bother asking me what I am thinking or … Continue reading →

C – My two favorite things in one dish. My home town of Stockton, California holds an annual asparagus festival. I guess I was born loving the stuff. Asparagus has been a life-long buddy of mine. I couldn’t wait for the week of the festival to get asparagus week going. … Continue reading →

J – Irish bangers?! Yep. This was news to me. I knew of bangers, generally. Just hadn’t eaten many. All of a sudden Luke and Chris are talking about Irish bangers for, of course, Irish week. Why not? Turns out Irish bangers are thinner than British bangers. A perfect size … Continue reading →

C – My parents and brother used to trick me into eating chicken liver. My parents would tell me it’s good for me. It has iron in it. It would make me grow strong and healthy. My brother, on the other hand, would say it’s one of the rarest parts … Continue reading →

J – Corned beef hash and I go back a long way. I’m pretty sure it’s not my heritage. I like all things Irish, but I have to wear green on St. Paddy’s Day. I remember corned beef hash from childhood … not fondly. I loved the idea, just not … Continue reading →

C – I have been going crazy with this tea-in-cooking idea. The matcha green tea salad dressing I made yesterday has led me to poaching things with tea. I wonder how it’s going to taste. Will I be able to tell the difference? Can I impress Jim? I will just … Continue reading →

C – Tea isn’t just for drinking. You can cook with it too. I am excited because I get to use my tea collection to do great things this week. It’s tea week! I am addicted to collecting teas. But, my collection of tea has gone overboard. I love tea … Continue reading →

C – I love prawns and shrimp (same difference right?). It’s my favorite seafood. When I saw how big these prawns were, I knew we had to grill some. I think grilling is my favorite way to cook prawns or shrimp. But, we’ve made it even better this time. We … Continue reading →

C – Happy Mardi Gras! Well, I can’t be in New Orleans for Fat Tuesday. But, I can cook like I’m there … or, at least, give it a try. Yesterday’s gumbo was amazing. But, if you don’t have the time and still want something Cajun, delicious and simple. This … Continue reading →