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Taking A Cue From Nature
Anniversary Meals: 8 Years of Tacos and Faygo
It’s eight years down for us and infinity to go. Every year on our anniversary, Paul and I adhere to a certain set of rules: eat tacos, drink Faygo and be by the sand — all things we had at our beachside wedding in 2009. The rules are kind of loosey goosey. Here’s a rundown... Continue Reading →
Preserved Lemon Recipe #1: Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Preserved Lemons
So I hope you have a jar of housemade preserved lemons in your refrigerator right now just waiting to be used. If you’re a salt-fiend like me, maybe you even tasted it to sample the wonderful tangy lemon brine. Well, I’ve teased to the roasted chicken and now here it is. Adapted from the NYT,... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Twin Peaks’ Damn Good Cherry Pie
David Lynch’s Twin Peaks reboot on Showtime launches tonight and Paul is beside himself with a strict lockdown to avoid any spoilers. Back when the series originally launched in 1990, he watched every episode, buying books related the show and even making a trip up to Seattle to visit the Double R Diner for a... Continue Reading →
Run in with a Run Bing at 99 Ranch
It’s a given that you can find the most delicious things to eat at grocery stores. Along with buying pints of ice cream and pantry essentials, I’ve been turning to grocery stores more and more for ready-to-eat premade foods. And the newest grocery store in my lineup is 99 Ranch on Balboa. It opened last... Continue Reading →
Slow Roasted Prime Rib at BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouse
Prime rib is one of those dishes I’ve assigned to never ordering at restaurants and instead making at home. Aside from seasoning it properly and shoving it into an over for several agonizing hours, it seems like a no brainer food item. BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouse is hoping to prove me wrong with their new... Continue Reading →
Quotes Optional: Thai “Burger” Company in Clairemont
Recently I’ve been on the fence the it comes to food smash ups. What I thought was once was a cool, must-try dish now seems to act as a lure for diners who are looking for the next hot thing. That’s where I stand with Thai Burger Company, Home of the Original Rice Burger. I’ve... Continue Reading →
It’s That Time of Year Again…
Being a freelancer is tough work. Even tougher when tax season rolls around and I have to gather up all my receipts, input them into a spreadsheet and submit them, along other expenses to our tax guy. Good news for us this year: we finished early and only have to pay $2,000 instead of last... Continue Reading →
You Can Do This!- Preserved Lemons
If you love the tanginess of lemons in your savory dishes, start by preserving lemons now. Your probably asking yourself why you would want to do that? And what can I do with it? Well tons. A quick internet search shows preserved lemons are commonly used in Moroccan dishes but I’ve found them addictively delicious... Continue Reading →
