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Book review ~ Fictitious Dishes by Dinah Fried

Book review ~ Fictitious Dishes by Dinah Fried

On the road by Jack Kerouac I really like the book Fictitious dishes. it is really a clever thought is to document memorable meals in literature. On the Road states “But i had to get going and stop moaning, so I picked up my bag […]

Book Review ~ Astrophysics for young people in a hurry by Neil Degrasse Tyson

Book Review ~ Astrophysics for young people in a hurry by Neil Degrasse Tyson

A simple rule of thumb is drop a book, and gravity pulls it down. Well, what if it doesn’t fall? If this is the case, find your nearest astrophysicist and declare a cosmic emergency. Something interesting to think about and test. Test and question all […]

Book Review ~  Provisions ~ The Roots of Caribbean Cooking ii

Book Review ~ Provisions ~ The Roots of Caribbean Cooking ii

Plantains This Caribbean vegetarian dish is inspired from Provisions: the roots of Caribbean cooking by Michelle and Susanne Rousseau. Plantain are not readily found in Colorado – so when found it was a small celebration…perhaps i just did not know where to look. However – […]

Just saying ~ Texas Barbecue

Just saying ~ Texas Barbecue

Hello world ~ In Texas barbecue is King – and there are two barbecue personalities who may be responsible for the current fervor for Texas -style smoke meats. Wow.. just saying that is a tall order. The most famous Texas bbq king pin according ~ […]

Book Review ~ Saveur CookBook shares Stacey Adimando’s Piatti.

Book Review ~ Saveur CookBook shares Stacey Adimando’s Piatti.

Saveur CookBook shares Stacey Adimando’s Piatti. Enticed from the cover of PIATTI – i had to have artichokes. Par boiled after trimmed up and then onto the grill for a bit of char. When the artichokes are cup side up a little herb butter into […]

Book Review ~  Provisions ~ The Roots of Caribbean Cooking

Book Review ~ Provisions ~ The Roots of Caribbean Cooking

Provisions is a cook book that is a departure from coursed meals ie: appetizers, entrees. Provisions reads as a culinary historical novel with intertwined thread being local Caribbean ingredients. The gift in these pages are the author’s grandmother recipes. Island greens with avocado, mint and […]

Slow Food Nations food festival for all

Slow Food Nations food festival for all

Slow Food nations welcomed the weekend with hors d’ oeuvres samplings. Tasty bites are whimsical, skilled, well seasoned and architecturally built. To consume you must carefully deconstruct. Most oeuvres are appropriately one bite. Plates, servings are artistic and branded as zero waste. Monitors are at […]

Just Saying ~ Case for head-on food.

Just Saying ~ Case for head-on food.

Good morning World! reading Saveur daily and i just had to comment. Today’s is Head On Shrimp with Chile Oil and Scallions reviewed from Hart’s in Brooklyn. the chefs is urfa biber and aleppo chile pepper to lend a smoky- spicy flavor to shrimp. Glorious. […]

Sweet of the week ~ Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Sweet of the week ~ Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes made from scratch are inspired by Uncle Mark’s wedding and Martha S. The frosting is easy white butter cream frosting. I have added Chocolate Jimmies (never enough chocolate). I had to correct for high altitude and instead of sour cream – plain […]

Restaurant Review ~ Acres Stems

Restaurant Review ~ Acres Stems

Acres was a small day trip to Lafayette Colorado for a special event. We are surprised and delighted by the hidden venue! Awesome back drop of the Colorado Rockies! Picture perfect day for a wedding. WOW an what ciders! A pallet tantalizer..for my self not […]