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Notes from the Garden. Pommes Marquise

Notes from the Garden. Pommes Marquise

Once the Kitchen is set up, transitioning to misen place for service. Here is a structured approach

Notes from the Garden. Morning Startup of the Kitchen

Notes from the Garden. Morning Startup of the Kitchen

Lists bring clarity and focus, spark creativity and provide structure to thoughts. Startup kitchen list is a guide and inspiration for setting efficient and inviting cooking space. From the Kitchen File: The Morning Kitchen Startup List Light the Stove Collect Equipment 4 saucepans 2 wooden […]

A Quick Paella

A Quick Paella

A quick Paella with a surprise Ingredient

Sometimes, culinary surprises come from the most unexpected places. Strolling through the grocery store, i spotted a package of yellow rice. It’s Bright, saffron -hued grains promised convenience, but i wasn’t expecting much beyond a quick side dish. Little did i know this package would spark a new favorite in my kitchen. the result? it has tasted like it had been simmering for hours, yellow rice with its saffron and turmeric undertones, serves as a perfect base.

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Churchill Downs

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Churchill Downs

As I reminisce about the day at Churchill Downs, the images of grand Fascinators and the thundering hooves of the racehorses are vivid, but what lingers most is the memory of the meal that is extraordinary and timeless. amid the historic back drop f the […]

Cooking with Cousins

Cooking with Cousins

Cooking with cousins is a mixed of tradition and creativity. Steven’s latest culinary experiment brought those memories rushing back. This time, it is a smoked pork lion – two hour labor of love he proudly documented in photos. Along side the photos came is notes: […]

Holiday

Holiday

A Family Tradition: Spaghetti and Peas

A Family Tradition: Spaghetti and Peas

In our family, spaghetti and peas isn’t just a dish; it’s a comforting ritual that brings us together, reminding us of simpler times and shared stories. Growing up, it was the meal that brought everyone to the table, a reliable classic that somehow managed to […]

The Basic Cookery – Blanching

The Basic Cookery – Blanching

Blanching is one of those culinary techniques that often goes unnoticed, yet it plays a vital role in many dishes. At its core, blanching is a simple process: Briefly boiling vegetables and then plunging it into ice water to stop the cooking. While it might […]

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure: – Texas Barbecue Trail. Houston

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure: – Texas Barbecue Trail. Houston

Texas: a land where barbeque isn’t just food – its a rite of passage, a gathering of cultures and flavors. I have driven a stretch of road and the unmistakable aroma of smoke meats guiding to the heart of Texas Barbeque. The adventure takes winds through town large and small, each stop a unique twist on tradition, flavors linger long after you leave. In Houston, you’ll find dry rubbed and slow -smoked, both authenticity and a bit of Texas flair, making it a memorable stop on any culinary adventure.

2024 Travelers Issue BA Best in town list

  • The Pit Room 1201 Richmond Ave Montrose
  • Tejas Chocolate + BBQ 200N Elm St., Tomball
  • Blood Bros. BBQ 5425 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire

I have hungry eyes reading the guide. As Blutarsky gently said. It is time for a road trip.

When Hunger comes from the heart …  Start with Rock Soup

When Hunger comes from the heart … Start with Rock Soup

From family folk lore is the legend of Dad’s rock soup. He was renown for driving up from Whitter, traveling with a stock pot full of what he called “Rock Soup”. His recipe included the stone were well washed and soaked overnight, they would soften […]