Archive for the ‘Food’

Friday night – dinner with friends

I can’t think of a more sublime evening with friends – after a long hard day’s night then an easy, breezy, fun and delicious meal.  Let me make the suggestion: keep it simple, keep it fun, and always keep it delicious. Choose a simple yet elegant meal: Rib eye steaks, salad, baked potatoes.  Make it [...]

How to use those summer tomatoes?

Try your hand at home made salsa!  You can control the ingredients and content. Summer salsa recipe:  All ingredients are made to taste – the quantity is merely a suggestion. 4 lbs of tomatoes (diced chunky) cilantro 2 to 3 cloves of garlic 1 sweet onion or red onion (diced ) 1 can of Old [...]

Dinner plans?

In tough economic times, think about saving your $20 bucks and cook a meal at home.  It’s a great way to incorporate your family in an event where everyone wins! The best part, you control the ingredients.  Break out an old cook book or clip out a recipe and cook to your hearts content.  I [...]

Fish tacos?

Try fish tacos vs. beef or chicken.  San Diego, CA has some of the best fish tacos ever.  An inspiration to try this culinary treat came to me on a trip. Look through websites and cookbooks for a flavorful and easy recipe that catches your eye and your cooking skill level.  Make it easy – [...]

Fruit as the serving dish

Fruit makes a great serving dish.  Use hulled out pineapples for fruit or dips.  Make it easy on your self and fun for your quests.  When you’re done – there’s nothing to clean up.  Simply throw the fruit bowl in your compost pile!

Great tuna recipe – check it out

here’s an easy and delightful sinful way to cook tuna – check it out.  Slow Roasted Tuna at epicurious.com.  Bon Appetit!

Try your hand at something different

Cooking for you, your family, your friends is about having fun.  Try something different…. Asian flair or Mexican delights.  Find a local grocery store in your area that has affordable ingredients.

Good Food Here!

Spring and summer are a great time to get your veggies in.  Caprese salad always makes a delightful and refreshing salad to accompany everything from beef, chicken, pork, & seafood.  Check out the local farmers market for basil, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella cheese.