Cooking with alcohol is quite satisfying. I don’t feel this way because I have a drinking problem, promise. Alcohol imparts a really interesting characteristic to food when used properly. That being said you have to be responsible with your booze in more ways than one. Experimenting with your food and alcohol is a wonderful thing but […]
Orange is the new peanut butter! The gauntlet has been thrown down and I am damn serious about that claim! I even went as far as to put an exclamation point at the end of the last sentence. That means business. No one is saying you can’t enjoy your peanut butter with chocolate in its […]
When it comes to dessert it’s great to serve an elaborate concoction capable of making a Michelin Star restaurant menu but you don’t always have that kind of time on your hands. There is nothing wrong with serving a dessert that looks complicated but is easily put together. So easy in fact, it was made […]
At times when you don’t want a really heavy dessert after a large meal or extensive tasting menu. Concluding the meal with mousse and perhaps a dessert wine are all you need. Chocolate mousse has to be one of the most versatile desserts ever in this respect. It can be served on its own, used […]
There is something truly magical about combining pork with orange. I am not sure what makes these two flavor combinations a match made in heaven but the flavor is surreal. This recipe intrigued me because it has the addition of rosemary. Personally, when I think of pork in all its glory the last herb you […]
Every now and then it’s nice to eat a dessert that is light but satisfying at the same time. In walks mousse. Mousse not to be confused with the huge animal is the perfect combination of light, satisfying, and not overly sweet dessert. Most mousse recipes however focus on chocolate which to me defeats the […]
It’s nice to break up the monotony of beef and chicken or pork as a third protein option. Lamb is one of the exquisite meats bursting with flavor that pairs well with other earthy herbs and spices. Once of the easiest flavor palates in my opinion comes from the Mediterranean. This recipe combines the sweet […]
I recently had a conversation with some friends over cocktails. Does that sound like you and your friends? During the indulgence of libations the conversation of gin surfaced. It was at this point the conversation split into two groups. Some of us discussed our love of gin as if were some lusty summer romance we […]
