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The question is what do you do with the stock from Cooking with . We explore 2 answers. First – The application of thickening and binding agents. The second that we shall explore is soup. Specifically ‘ CPs Soup of the day on Tuesdays’ Canadian […]
Starting with Stocks Story: Chris said that he was getting into cooking when we visited at Matts wedding. This is the spark for Cooking with the Cousins. Cooking with family. Sharing kitchen safety (always first), what tools work, what is the science behind cooking, what […]
where to start…there was a barrage of sides this year as it appeared through a pandemic – everyone wanted to get together. the accompaniments to the main dish are looked forward to as tradition. Or so it was assumed.
November 24, 2021 Denverpost writes about 7 new Denver restaurants to check out this holiday season. A5 is the one named ‘to check out this holiday season’ that I visited. It is at 15th and Wazee. Lodo steak house meets in the old supper club. […]
Denver post Life & Culture June 30 2021 starts by move over beef and chicken, veggies are the stars of the summer.. the article writes about dry high heat and caramelized vegetable’s sugars. D&D host Guy speaks to ‘a bit of char”. I would like […]
20 sauces to add big flavor is written to spark that idea by Genevive Ko of the NY times. 2021-07-21 DenverPost. the article answers and could be fresh ideas from {#DDD} ‘flavortown’, a range from Green Sauce, Blueberry syrup to Buffalo sauce.
What’s in my fridge as quick big flavors? Staples are Mayo, Mustard and Ketchup. My Saucier training still has my go to as the 3 potions. these potions are Maggie, Worcestershire and Tabasco.
How about a green sauce and Soy Sauce? .
Life & Culture July 21, 2021 speaks to Colorado Grown fruit. The supply chain is still strained (Covid Protocols hit even in the supply chain) and with the Glenwood Spring shut down of I-70, Supply for the interim is slowed to stop. The result is […]
What a better week to capture a bit about hotdogs than All Star Week. Simple and Classic are often as good as it gets. favorites include Chicago Style (#at Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dog) to reindeer (#at Biker Jim’s gourmet) and the classic at Henry’s Hot […]
The road trip riding through the Monsoon edge continued… the route is second star on the right and straight on until morning (” translation … head south to Arizona and turn right“). The open road is a delight after being in Covid lockdown for the past year. it does the heart good to see and connected the points between. The snack of the road are Red vines. The destination is California Sunshine and the South Coast Winery in Temecula.
Culinary delights at the Vineyard Rose restaurant (our rendezvous) included Charcuterie for the table. Entrees included: well prepared classics such as seared salmon, South Coast Caesars and Penne Pasta with seasonal veg. The Hospitality and service were a bit strained – must be the rough edges of getting restarted again for inside dining and respecting relaxed Covid protocols. The interior decor is heavy – which i found suprising. An old world – transplanted of a formal setting. The experience is four out of five.
They are open.
Life and Culture, Wednesday July 2021 wrote about heading out to Jackson Hole for the scenery, but also for the food. Well this road trip 2021 was not destined … still to make it to Jackson Hole. As destiny had it we were on the […]