Inspirational Lettuce Wraps
It’s been wayyyyyy too long since I’ve written a post here. The past couple of months have been absolutely crazy with… with… Eh, screw it. I have been pretty … Continue reading
The Hartwood Cookbook – Lime Tart with Lime Caramel
Did I ever mention that winter sucks? OK, I guess that’s not saying much because EVERYONE hates winter. Except white people. Or at least I assume that white … Continue reading
California Hedonizing – San Francisco Day 2
In my post about our first day in San Francisco, I pondered whether the city’s reputation as a foodie haven was justified. There’s no doubt that the abundance of … Continue reading
Top Chef Charleston Finale – Comida Final
It’s been two weeks since the Top Chef Final and it’s taken me this long to figure out to write this recap. The build-up to this was so suspenseful – … Continue reading
California Hedonizing – San Francisco Day 1
The general consensus is that the American foodie havens are New York and San Francisco – everything else is a tier or two below. But now I wonder if that … Continue reading
Top Chef Charleston Episode 13: Trial by Fire
They were down to the final three and the action moved to Secrets in Akumal, which I’ve seen on my way down to Tulum, but never been to. I … Continue reading
Food for Commoners: Red Lobster
I’m still waiting for Food Network, Travel Network, Bravo – heck, even QVC – to call me about my show idea. That’s the one where I’d have major foodies like … Continue reading
Top Chef Charleston Episode 12 – Cooking Away Again in Margaritaville
Near the end of every season, the contest moves to a completely different location. A few years ago they moved from Texas to Vancouver, Seattle went to LA, California went … Continue reading
Top Chef Charleston, Episode 11 – Adios Charleston, Hello James
Last week I came up with the idea of a drinking game where viewers would do a shot when someone mentions any of the cliches that usually come towards the … Continue reading
The Avocado Menace
So it seems the simple avocado is right up there with malaria and Pablo Escobar as a major threat to humankind. Recently Tim Gurner, an Australian real estate mogul, said … Continue reading →