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Sometimes dining out isn’t about the meal itself — it’s about how you’re made to feel. At Ocean Prime in Larimer Square, the evening began the moment we stepped through the door. We were greeted not as guests, but as old friends — the kind […]
Across my culinary feed came an article by Chicago journalist Aimee Levitt. Simply stated “unpacking Trotter’s life with cook books. It is painting a portrait of a culinary artist in love with the cook book”. Reading Levitt’s reflection made me think about where I was […]
Cereals write up come from Chef G’s Notes. when one hears the word cereal, what comes to mind first – is it breakfast bowl or grain field?
Exactly. Some say that I take grains to seriously…but I can’t wheat to write about them.
“The word cereal comes from the Ceres, The roman name for the Greek goddess of harvest and refers to the seed or grains of cultivated grasses.
Cereals are the most important group of the vegetable kingdom. In many parts of the world, cereals are the staple food diet, providing at least 2/3 of a persons energy and protein intake.
The kind of grain used as food varies in different parts of the world. But in temperate or dry, subtropical climates, wheat is the largest crop.
In moist, hot climates rice takes its place in addition in soils or climate of Europe where wheat wont thrive, in such oat, barley and rye are grown, and in warmer moist climates, maize or corn is an important grain.
The word ‘cereal’ as now often as a general name, for the many varieties of ready made cooked, flaked, shredded of puffed breakfast foods which are mainly made from wheat, corn and maize oats with various addition of malt sugar
Recent travels took me to Omaha. During a delightful walk about in Old Town I came across a delightful farmer’s market. Among the stalls of fresh flowers, produce and bakery items, the true gem revealed itself. A kiosk of make your own refrigerator pickles. A […]
Late Lunch at SOHO: A tenderloin worth talking about Good evening from a sleepless night, where reflection turns food – and today’s memory is a delicious one from Sioux City. I stopped in for lunch at American Kitchen and Bar, drawn in by its warm, […]
Culinary Holy Grail is the pinnacle of culinary artistry because of its complexity, heritage and ceremonial use. The best Tamales are reserved for holidays, weddings and Dia de los Muertos. when made well with hand made masa, traditional fillings and careful wrapping – they become the sought after- holy grail. A dish of memory, labor and deep cultural ties.
Traditional tamales at La Mesa are soft, tender with masa wrapped around flavor, each bite steaming with tradition and comfort. No short cuts just well seasoned, rich flavor and the texture that lets you know these are done right.
For those chasing authentic flavors and home town hospitality, La Mesa is a stop worth seeking. Some time really good food is found where lease expected.
Todays taste for barbeque led me straight to smoke – and the pit lounge in Papillion – delivered in all the right ways. Todays taste led me straight to smoke – and the Pit Lounge in Papillion delivered in all the right ways. Another stop […]
A journey brought me to Papillion, Nebraska – a town where the pace slows and local flavors shine. tucked among the neighborhood streets is a spot well worth the stop: Canigilia’s a Mano. This unassuming local eatery delivers the kind of comfort and quality that […]
Sparkle and Spectacle of Las Vegas, where dining is as much about the atmosphere as it is the food. This time the venue is Pinky Vanderpump – a place that doesn’t just embrace drama, it choreographs it.
Ordained in flamingo motifs, the room is dazzling of blush-pink glamor and gilded whimsy. All perfectly in step with the glitzy, feathered cocktails that arrive as center pieces in glassware.
The menu leans into the playful: eye catching appetizers that are made to share, photograph and devour. The dishes done hide behind decor – they complement. A good evening that begins with sparkle and doesn’t apologize.
On the Move – where office is remote, the coffee is wherever one can find it, lunch is prepackaged, and the fridge is reusable Ice. Today’s on the road meal is Trader Joe’s Tuna Wrap with whole wheat tortilla, and while it may not make […]