Rum Runner Pimento Cheese Spread

Two types of gouda and Bellavitano Rum Runner Sartori (about $17 a lb at Whole Foods) make this version of pimento cheese a little bit on the spendy. But, isn’t that always the way? The quality of the ingredients make the dish what it should be.

A sprinkle of Aleppo […]

Chihuly & Crepes

Chihuly Glass Installation

It goes on…

..and on

Are they abstract art, flowers, or some form of exotic sea life? You decide.

Again, we were mesmerized by Chihuly’s art.

Brie, Green Apple & Smoked Turkey Sandwich

Now, here’s something you don’t hear every day. But, it’s true. This sandwich was inspired by airport food. Shhh….. Don’t tell anyone.

We went to Las Vegas and we ate. Then, we ate some more. After about 10 days of vacation where we were eating […]

Berkeley Tie Dye Tomatoes

Pink Berkeley Tie Dye?

These were rich, juicy, and delicious. So, after eating these tomatoes, I’ve spent a little bit of time attempting to identify them. Is this a Pink Berkeley Tie Dye?

Or…

…Is this a Berkeley Tie Dye? Or, […]

In Denial, Tomato On Grilled Baguette

Our tomato plants are some serious fighters this year. Somehow, we’ve managed to pick a couple handfuls of Sun Gold cherries a week for the last few weeks. In the back, those two beauties are courtesy of Whole Foods. They appear to be some type of red zebra tomato or […]

Devil Crabs

These are awesome. And, they’re still a work in progress. As you can see, the ones in back were a bit overcooked. So, watch these carefully as you fry them. Stale bánh mì make a pleasantly acceptable substitute for Cuban bread in a pinch. I might even go so far […]

Garden Update — The Last Of The Tomatoes

Lemon Boy Ruled This Year

Juliet, I do love thee.

Juliet Takes Second Place

And, Sun Gold Cherries Drops To Third By a Nose

But, really, they’re all winners.

Something’s eating […]

Roasted Sunchokes

Quick To Shrivel

By the time the third sunchoke hit the plate, they’d shriveled even more.

Love them or hate them? Neither, but, they’re tasty. And, I’d make them again. Next time, I’d like to try some very young ones. […]

Squash Blossoms

Male Squash Blossoms

These beautiful blossoms were jam-packed into a plastic wrapped container and slightly wilted. But, they weren’t bruised. (If they’re bruised, they won’t perk up as prettily.) And, for about $2 they were easily worth the minimal investment of time and effort.

Malaysian Fried Rice

I love all things Malaysian. And, this dish is one of my favorites. Though, it never comes close to the version at my favorite restaurant. But, when I’m trying to fill a craving, this is a decent substitute.

Nasi Goreng makes 2 servings

2 cups cooked […]