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Peaches .Presidents of the United states.

Peaches .Presidents of the United states.

…move to a country where the presidents of the united states can “eat alot of peaches” is the inspiration. Pie? Check. Cobbler? Check. But our favorite peach recipes go way past dessert: to salads, sandwiches, grilled entrées, and beyond. by Epicurios Sam Worley June 26 2020 some […]

Corn

Corn

Get Cooking by Bill St john of the Denver Post writes Corn is that sweet comet of summer meals 2021-07-07. A historical reference is included in the prelude and the durability of corn. 4 methods of cooking include boiling, roasting microwave and grilling. I prefer […]

MLB ALL_STAR GAME ‘affordable eats near Coors Field’.

MLB ALL_STAR GAME ‘affordable eats near Coors Field’.

Life & Culture from Wednesday July 7th 2021 finds these hometown restaurants during your visit. Really.

The Covid is a memory marked in time. Pre Covid, during and after. The finding restaurants is trying to find ones still open, with out vendor issues and (#finally) ones that have staff after being closed a year. Honorable mentions include Biker Jim’s, Cherry Cricket, Carmine’s @ McGreggor Square and the Milk Market. you should now go to pre=covid criteria to critique restaurnats. Food on the plate, hospitality of staff, atmosphere in the restaurant and add survive ability.

What I Cook When I Don’t Want to Cook Anything

What I Cook When I Don’t Want to Cook Anything

what i cook When is inspired from Bon Appétit executive editor Sonia Choppa in July 2021. Her list of five are the inspiration seeds. What to Cook when you don’t wanna cook. There it is. Trying for big flavor with little time. What is the […]

From the Chefs Notebook during pandemic == Rhubarb Cobbler and Burnt Ends

From the Chefs Notebook during pandemic == Rhubarb Cobbler and Burnt Ends

The recipe of the day is roasted Rhubarb Cobbler and burnt pork ends Today’s note comes from the Denver Post 2021-04-28. ‘What I had learned from my parents’ from Bill St. John – caught my eye. I guess that is the spark for writing. What […]

Brussel Sprout Stalk

Brussel Sprout Stalk

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Trader Joe has stalks of Brussel Sprouts. Love it!. the card says roast it on the stalk.. taking roasted vegies to the next.

Roasted On the Stalk Brussels Sprouts

Chef Francis Xavier
Seasonal Vegies
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Barbeque

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Brussels Sprout Stalk
  • 3/4 cup maple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup cup Olive Oil
  • enough Aluminum Foil enough to cover 'en papillote'
  • Dried Cranberries garnish

Instructions
 

  • wash well
  • trim up
  • preheat to ~== 350F
  • On Sheet of Aluminum Foil for the base.
  • top with Foil and crimp the edges.
  • Coat the stalk with Olive Oil and Maple Syrup.
  • Place on the top shelf of the BBG.
  • keep on high for a few minutes.
  • Dial back the heat and let roast for about 45 minutes.
  • test the sprouts with a fork for al' dente
  • i like mine with a bit of char…

Notes

roasted Brussel Sprouts on the BBG. Steam in a sort of ‘En Papillote’ style of cooking. Uncover when close to al dente (fork test) and let them finish with a bit of char.

New Years Resolution. a better year

New Years Resolution. a better year

The only resolution I have is to have a better year. 2020 hindsight it is easy to look back. Bringing in the New Year the top 10 from RMNews food stories is a good summary of the year. The TOP 5 are listed. The story […]

A stalk of Brussel Sprouts

A stalk of Brussel Sprouts

Roasted vegies for Christmas dinner this year is raised up a notch from Trader joe’s. TJ’s thought is to roast the whole stalk. A simple idea became a fun part of the stay safe at home holiday celebration. Sprouts are salt, peppered, maple syrup and […]

Seeds Only a Plant Breeder Could Love, Until Now

Seeds Only a Plant Breeder Could Love, Until Now

The New York times. Wednesday February 28th, 2018 has a writeup on Row 7 Seed Company promotes and “sells seeds for new vegetable and grain varieties that might otherwise never find an audience“.

Excellent. Flavors just getting started.

Perhaps it is prepped and ready for a paring with Slow foods movement (slowfood.com) or a platform for social change.?

Perhaps the start of an Advocacy Kitchen? Row 7 states they are just beginning (row7seeds.com). Perhaps waiting for an invite and close the loop. Just Saying. The audience is here.

Food

Food

The NY Times Food a good appetite article states “get to know the versatile quarter sheet pan, an indispensable tool for fine tuning meals“. Wow. Not a hack that I wrap my mind around. Refer to Question #2. The article continues ” Once upon a […]