C – Happy 4th of July Week! It’s grill week for us. Cambodian coconut beef skewers are first. They are the only thing I look forward to at a Cambodian barbeque. It’s the one thing that I request every time I am asked to go to a Cambodian barbeque. So, … Continue reading
J – I wanted to do “shrimp on the barbi” … But, Luke reminded me that the shrimp we had today weren’t big enough for what we had in mind. Yes, you could do them on the BBQ. Wait ’til we get Spotted Prawns. They’re 7- to 8-inches long and … Continue reading
C – I am not of big fan of my food looking back at me. I hate when things have heads still attached. It just creeps me out. So, when Luke thought it was a good idea to buy prawns with heads on them, I agreed … but very reluctantly. … Continue reading
J – Double your pleasure… Bacon pleasure, that is. One of the wonderful parts of the lamb we broke down last week was the breast. It’s sort of a super-mini version of pork belly, with very little fat. Lamb bacon sounded over-the-top good. Luke suggested that, since we were smoking … Continue reading
C – What a difference grilling makes! I finally persuaded Jim to get a grill. He wants this expensive one … someday. But, we are renting the Be Mindful. Be Human. house. It wouldn’t be wise to invest a few thousand dollars on a built-in gas grill, only to move … Continue reading
C – I am so grateful for the abundance of food we have been able to show on Be Mindful. Be Human. It’s not just the abundance. It’s also the quality of food we have attracted. I knew Sacramento and the surrounding area had great things to offer. I just … Continue reading
J – I LOVE rack of lamb … when someone doesn’t mess it up by over-complicating the cooking. Fortunately, Luke is one of those chefs who neither messes things up, nor over-complicates the cooking. My kind of chef. One of the reasons we get along. This dish is a supreme … Continue reading
C – Leftover sushi is never great. Having leftover fresh fish in the refrigerator is. I let the fish buying get out of hand a bit for sushi week. We have lots of leftover Ahi. It’s a pretty rare occasion when it happens. I should have made those Ahi tuna … Continue reading
C – Sushi can get really expensive. Especially, if you want to try a lot of different items when eating out. This week we wanted to show you that you don’t have to try all things at a restaurant. You can try some of them at home. Then, when you … Continue reading
C – I love Japanese restaurants for their flavors and textures. I just love going out to them. Like I mentioned yesterday, great ingredients really help make a great meal. Sushi, especially, showcases this concept. Fresh fish, simple ingredients with powerful flavors. A combination of different textures really makes these … Continue reading