Update and Redux: J – You can never go back to commercial breakfast sandwiches after you have this one. Originally, we discovered it at Greens Restaurant in San Francisco. A breakfast sandwich for brunch in an awesome vegetarian restaurant? Yup, and it’s delicious. Their wine list is pretty amazing, too. … Continue reading →

C – Ina, you did it again! I am a big fan of Ina Garten. I love her recipes. Every recipe I’ve tried has been perfect. I honestly can’t go wrong trying out one of her recipes. I bookmarked a lot of recipes from her new book “Cooking for Jeffery.” … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: J – This dish evolved from a discussion about the nuances of “en croute” … which literally means “in a crust” and signifies that you have wrapped something in a pastry dough. But, no, not here. The “crust” became thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes wrapped around salmon … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: J – This is a sweet story about the Farmer’s Market, a pork vendor and his son, and a gift I couldn’t refuse … and almost lost in the freezer. Glad I didn’t. The sandwich is awesome. J – This is a tale of not letting a … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: J – A man-cave-flavored joke is just waiting to happen with this post … I’m not going there. Making these guys for a Super party is another story. Fun. Tasty. Joke-worthy. Simple to eat. Make some. C – There’s nothing more manly than a meatloaf. Especially, when … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: J – Eric Ripert is a great chef. And, given his Buddhist orientation, he’s pretty mindful in his cooking. Mostly. This time, the ingredients were the star, not his preparation. Looking back, I would still do exactly what we did here. This is a delicious and filling … Continue reading →