No topic has been as been as politicized as national health care reform since maybe Lewinsky-gate (and maybe not even then). It’s an issue that has caused a Senator to accuse the President of lying, has divided Republican versus Democrat, Democrat versus Democraft, doctor versus doctor, and American versus American. I should have said something earlier. […]
Month: November 2009
#MeatlessMonday Pigs in A Blanket Veggie Style
I really should be ashamed of doing this, but tonight we’re kicking it old school with Pigs in a Blanket … Veggie Style And when I say old school, I’m talking like kindergarten. You want healthy vegetarian cuisine? Not on this Meatless Monday, my friend. Not on this Meatless Monday. See, a while back I threw a big Christmas […]
Hen House Holiday Celebration Roundup
Today, I attended the Hen House Holiday Celebration, which was this great food event put on by the Hen House Markets, a fixture amongst grocery stores in the Kansas City area. I had a great time sampling various products I could then go and buy at Hen House. Among the best things I tried: Palermo’s […]
Eat Meatballs When I Pass
It was unseasonably warm for Halloween, but that was okay. I was outdoors to help bury a friend. Andy Rupf passed away at the age of 40 and there we were, standing around where his ashes were to be interred: saddened, confused, maybe a little angry, alone even in a crowd. As the preacher raised […]
Top Chef & Salt Crusted Fish
Yes, that’s right it’s Wednesday and that means it’s another Top Chef night. (Can I get a hallelujah?) My knockout pool pick tonight is Kevin. After that I only have those Voltaggios brothers. However, after this week at least one guy is going to get knocked out of the pool completely and if Robin goes […]
Cooking My New Orleans
Two weeks ago I got the chance to meet Chef John Besh, dine with him (for approximately 1.7 seconds before he was whisked away), later get the chance to talk about his time on The Next Iron Chef, and last, but not least, receive a copy of his beautiful cookbook My New Orleans: The Cookbook […]
#meatlessmonday Poblano Corn Chowder with Match Meat Chicken
As the weather gets cooler, it’s time to start thinking soup. (I think you’ve heard me say that before.) But, have you heard me talk about Poblano Corn Chowder with Match Meat Chicken? I didn’t think so! I really cannot claim this recipe as my own. I first got the idea when I was still […]
Quick Tip: Caramelize Your Onions In “Sunday Gravy”
Caramalize Your Onions in Sunday Gravy So, I got the chance to cook with Chef Jasper Mirabile (and his momma) last Wednesday. His knowledge of cooking is absolutely amazing and he gave his class a lot of tips. There was one, though, that really stuck with me. During the class, we made world famous Mirabile […]