Tomorrow is August 1st, y’all! Historically some cultures would celebrate the time around August 1st, as it was the halfway point between the Summer Solstice and the Autumnal Equinox. If you’re in the mood to do a little seasonal celebrating, head down to San Diego! This past week, I did just that. My weekdays are…
The Resolution Files #6: Plum Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette
Every woman, at least once in their life goes on a weird and obscure diet, and I am no exception.
Photo Fri-YAY! 7.24.2015 – The Beer Gardens
My grandfather was a gardener. I didn’t really see him that much because he lived in Pittsburgh, and I grew up in Las Vegas, later moving to California. Despite that, his essence was always understood – he was a World War II Navy Veteran, and and avid gardener. He was in radar in the Navy….
Chile Chicken with Muscato Grape Beer Sauce
It is grape season, you guys, and do I ever have a great recipe for you! A few weekends ago, the hubs and I were beer shopping at our local bodega, and the beer monger mentioned something about Modern Time‘s Grape Saison named Universal Friend. We were instantly excited about it, because Modern Times puts…
Photo Fri-YAY! 7.17.2015 – A Recap of the Hot Sauce Expo
This is the current state of affairs, my friends. It is thursday night, and I’m going through gobs of Hot Sauce Expo photos, and picking out the best ones for you! Before I go into all that, I’d like to share with you some other things first: Smoked Tri Tip Sandwich. I don’t smoke often,…