Let them eat gumbo…
New Orleans wouldn’t be “the Big Easy” without New Orleans Jazz and it’s world famous gumbo. Here’s a recipe I’ve modified from foodtv’s Tyler Florence. I’ve switched it to use crab instead of oysters,...
View ArticleQuest for clam sauce
In the early 1992 Stella’s Trattoria in Seattle’s U-district was a regular, late-night haunt for my particular group of friends. Dave Dawson had a habit of ordering the creamy, clam sauce and resulted...
View ArticleOne fine day
I’ve always liked Sundays; especially if I can get my butt in gear early and make something of the day. I’ve always thought of sunday morning as the time when the city belongs to native Washingtonians;...
View ArticleDinner with Jef and Becky
My friend Jef and his girlfriend Becky came over for dinner and a little hot tub last night. We had a pretty good-time, and I used it as an excuse to crack out a few recipes I had been meaning to make...
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Barbecue
I went over to Geek Haus for memorial day, and made pulled pork as my contribution to the gluttony of the event. For those in the know real barbecue is always cooked very slowly over low heat; in this...
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A day in Baltimore
I had a doctor’s appointment thursday; nothing serious just an initial check-in with my new permanent physician. Normally, I’m not a big fan of going to the doctor, but the new docs are just two blocks...
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Grilling Season
I inaugurated grilling season last night with: a butterflied chicken, roast corn on the cob, and grilled romaine salad. Unfortunately, the grocer didn’t have any local Silver Queen corn, so we ended up...
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Corrected Crabcakes
Apparently I shouldn’t write recipes while tired. The crabcake recipe I had online for the last week was a real mess. Part way through the ingredients I forgot I was entering a half-portion recipe....
View ArticleBeginning of the New Year
Just a quick update after one week of the New Year, and 1001 days. With 7 days down, I’ve managed to knock-off a couple of minor items from the 101, mostly just buying small stuff around the house. A...
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Mini-Bar
On Friday night, Kim and I had the great pleasure of eating at the Mini-Bar by José Andrés. A six-seat dining experience nestled within Café Atlantico, Kim had to work a bit to get reservations (call...
View ArticleExperimental Cooking
I’ve been doing a small bit of cooking in the last week. Results: Samoa Cookie Bars: OK, but unsatisfying. Too much caramel, and the shortbread came out too cakey. Potato Curry: Fail. I tried...
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Everyday Design: Ovens
My future brother-in-law Chris pointed out that we’re getting so used to well-designed objects (thanks Apple) that, when something isn’t well designed, it sticks out like a sore thumb. While putting...
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