I always look forward to Thanksgiving. Even though it is a tremendous amount of work to prepare the meal, I love to share it with people, and send them home with a ton of leftovers. It’s not only the food that is the star, it’s the togetherness, the sharing, the conversation, and over-all jolliness that…
Grill ‘Em All – A Burger and Heavy Metal Lover’s Paradise
I have loved Grill ‘Em All since I first peeped them on the Food Network‘s first season of The Great Food Truck Race. Upon hearing that there was a food truck out there that 1) were heavy metal fans, and 2) made gourmet burgers, I was definitely a fan. I watched that program and rooted…
Broccoli Cheese Casserole – A Makeover for a Thanksgiving Staple
Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Of all the Thanksgiving side dishes, this one is an absolute must every year at our Thanksgiving table. It it simply not Thanksgiving without it. It’s one of those crossover dishes that the kids end up loving. One year I had a request from my niece for more “trees!” We all chuckled…
Portland – My New Favorite City to Visit
Portland is a beer city, so it’s no wonder that it quickly moved strait to the top of my list of favorite cities to visit. One hundred and forty craft breweries(!) dot the landscape of Oregon according to the Brewers Association, and ranks #2 in the United States for breweries per capita. There is one…
Pumpkin-Pumpkin Beer Risotto w/ Coffee & Chocolate Stout Glazed Short Ribs
We’re in the thick of Fall here in Southern California, though it doesn’t really feel like it. We just had a 90°F high today, and my tomato plants are still surviving! I’ve been waiting and waiting for some baking pumpkins to arrive at the grocery/farmers market, and that day finally came last week! The instant…