Forking Tasty

RECAP-REEL TASTY: JAWS

A few days ago a giant, man-eating shark visited the deck along with 17 dinner guests. Our fourth dinner this summer was another beautiful evening. Some old faces again, mixed with a few new ones made for a great evening.

We started off with…

Dad Day Afternoon

Dad’s will be dad’s. To know mine is to have a teacher and a comedian at the ready at all times. Most times we are laughing at him but he seems to revel in that. Come Father’s day he is never short on requests for what he wants. So, to appease and repay him for all the lessons and laughs I made the following two ceviches for the pepster…

The Risotto Challenge

Last Saturday I competed in the risotto challenge. Me and 14 other contestants went head to head for best dish. The challenge was a lot of fun and it was great to see so many familiar faces but also meet a bunch of new ones…

Jingle Smell Rock!

Christmas day starts off with a bang, and I am not talking about a frenzy induced, wrapping paper ripping, gift mania. I am talking about food. For better or for worse, my family does not do much if there is not food involved. I woke up in my grandmothers house which is covered in Santa Claus’. My parents were already stirring. My father had on coffee and my mom was making eggs. It was only about 9:30am. The tree, gift ceremony and “real” food would be back at my Uncle Doug’s. Kickoff? 10:30am…