It’s one thing taking photos of food. They are inanimate objects that I can move around, change the light and take (somewhat) decent photos. Restaurant photography is oft-times more challenging than taking photos in the controlled environment of my home. But it's far more challenging when it involves animals. Namely, a puppy around food. For... Continue Reading →
Classic Cartoon + Kitty Cookie Recipe
They just don't make cartoons they way they used to. And there are so few that can leave viewers weepy like “Feed The Kitty,” a classic Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by the legendary Chuck Jones. Watching an episode or even just hinting at it, will leave Paul with moist eyes. Though it was originally released... Continue Reading →
Food Trend Spotted (Allegedly): Sasquatch
There's been a lot of Bigfoot sightings recently… in the food world! While Jack Links Beef Jerky is the most popular in product placement (especially with a variety of hilarious television commercials), we spotted Sas Squash at our local Sprouts. Paul is a Bigfoot fan and is terrified thrilled with all this exposure. I wonder if the... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Cheese Rolls: Pao de Queijo in 20 Minutes (Or Less)
Let’s face it. In the realm of Thanksgiving baking, the priority is turkey, a mishmash of sides and dessert. The rolls come in close to last if you haven’t already decided to give in and just buy them off the shelf or from your favorite bakery. But these Brazilian cheese rolls (also call pao de... Continue Reading →
Turkey Burger Cravings and Spiked Coffee Drinks at Islands Restaurant
While turkey has its place at the dinner table for carnivores like me around the holidays, in burger form it can be disappointing and as dry as sawdust. But at Islands Burgers, the restaurant breaks the trend with their turkey patty option that can grace any of their burger menu items. For no extra charge... Continue Reading →
Get it Now: Lady Fingers + Kahlúa Tiramisu Recipe
Now that the holiday season is officially upon us, fellow shoppers are going gaga over flavored coffee, holiday candies, pumpkin whatnots, egg nog… and lady fingers! Lady fingers are found at any Italian grocery store year-round (I recommend Filippi’s Pizza Grotto for those here in San Diego), but they’re only seen at Trader Joe’s, Sprouts,... Continue Reading →
Ode to James Bond: Steak Smothered and Shot Twice
When I think about James Bond, his eating habits never comes to mind. Instead, I think of international espionage, double agent seductresses and deus ex machina gadgets to get you out of any certain-death conundrum. But little did I know that in the Bond books written by Ian Fleming starting in 1953, food played a part... Continue Reading →
Home Renovation: A Gray and White Kitchen
Despite the stress of the water damage delay into getting our new home , the kitchen remains one of my favorite places. The kitchen we had in the old place was small, narrow and had old appliances that echoed back to the early 1980s. We eventually replaced the refrigerator and microwave and in my opinion,... Continue Reading →
Won Ton Mistakes and Dipping Sauces that Forgives All
It’s been a while since I’ve encountered a cooking mishap that infuriates me. What did I do wrong? Is this even edible? And most importantly, is this blog worthy? The first two questions are ones I can answer myself; the answer to the third is "of course!" My mistake is one that I hope no... Continue Reading →
Home Renovation Food and Wiener Burgers
Unexpected weekend activities can lead to the most unusual places to eat, like our weekly pilgrimage to Home Depot and in one special trip, Dog House Diner. My first exposure to Dog House Diner was earlier this year with Erin Jackson, hamburger reviewer extraordinaire for Serious Eats. Erin and I had made previous visits to... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 