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The Best Hot Dog in Denver

The Best Hot Dog in Denver

Some times the best meal isn’t found in a trendy restaurant – or tucked away eatery – its served in a paper tray, under stadium lights, with the crack of a bat in the background. For me, the best hot dog in the city (next […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Ruben Returns Home: A Bite of Omaha Legend

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Ruben Returns Home: A Bite of Omaha Legend

Omaha, where local lore and good food often go hand in hand. According to urban myth (and quite a few proud locals), the Reuben sandwich was created in Omaha. While its origin story may be debated from New York to Nebraska, one thing is clear: […]

The CD Guide to Pizza

The CD Guide to Pizza

Home Made Pizza is an art, but for myself, its about the forgiving crust – something that rises and bubbles with texture but does not require to be perfect. Practice, Practice – Not Perfect, try again. Long tried at home is dough from the Wolfgang […]

Tea with friends.

Tea with friends.

Tea has a unique way of enhancing the significance if any occasion, creating moments of calm, connection and celebration. It is a formal event with a touch of elegance and warmth. Tradition and ceremony: tea ceremony includes the aesthetics, the process and the moment itself. […]

Mozz. Resonance and Harmony

Mozz. Resonance and Harmony

A single pure note in music can hold great significance and is a fascinating concept. While it seems simplistic, a single pure note can evoke various emotions and serve a foundation for music exploration. A single pure note resonates and invokes harmony. There is celebration […]

Barbacoa – Piled High Pork

Barbacoa – Piled High Pork

Obsession – Piled High Pork cooked Barbacoa style and changed up. Adding bitter greens, caramelized onion and yam puree.. A Ratatouille moment. Have to give the nod to Nancy Silverton as the muse. The pork begins in a brine. Water, salt, sugar, bay leaves, thyme, […]

COOK BOOK Read: Nancy Silverton’s “Sandwich book” snack and garnish

COOK BOOK Read: Nancy Silverton’s “Sandwich book” snack and garnish

“sandwich book” – is a collection of ideas and flavors from Campanile’s Thursday nights. ISBN0-375-41260-3 . Every Thursday night prior to service the misen place is braised vegetables, tapenade pesto and candied walnuts. From the Sandwich Book – My Top open face sandwich list include: […]

COOK BOOK Read: notes & list. Nancy Silverton’s Sandwich Book

COOK BOOK Read: notes & list. Nancy Silverton’s Sandwich Book

This weeks read is Nancy Silverton’s Sandwich Book. I had picked it up after watching Net Flix’s Chefs table. It had Spotlighted Nancy. Nancy Silverton is better known for the La Brea Bakery in Los Angeles. Quote for baking and developing / perfecting bread recipes […]

Getting Back to a Baking Ritual

Getting Back to a Baking Ritual

Life & Culture April 19 writes about Baking and the the Sweetness of the sourdough life – and continues with … “Getting back to a baking ritual pays off in flavor and adventure”. this evening watching NetFlix’s Chefs table Nancy is featured. it brought back […]

Ice Cream Dreams

Ice Cream Dreams

As 2021 summer continues – even the sweet shops are affected. the escape is reading through Life and Culture. From the Archive of July 24 2019 the book of the month recommends Jeni Britton Bauer. Becky from the Washington Post writes about the inspiration of […]