As a rabid meat-a-tarian my palate is naturally drawn to virtually all kinds of carnivorous creations. Red meat, fowl, and of course pork are all dear friends of mine. I especially love the tasty versatility of pork. There are so many different cuts that come from the humble pig that it is mind boggling. There [...]
Keep Reading!»July 26th, 2010
Big Flavors at Firefly!
There are literally thousands of great places to eat in the San Francisco bay area. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Mexican, Greek or California fusion you can find it all here. I had an awesome excursion last night to the quiet SF neighborhood of Noe Valley where I had dinner with friends and family at Firefly [...]
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Lobster, is there anything it can’t do?
Lobster is much like bacon, in that it is great by itself but it also makes everything around it even better. Take this lobster and corn salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs for example. The sweet corn with the tang of tomato and savory herbs would be a tasty side dish in and of [...]
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July 14th, 2010
The Mother of all Crab…Cakes!
Just about every region in the world has some culinary dish or dishes that are signatures of that area. Such taste treats are rarely taken lightly (Tell a New Yorker their pizza sucks..go on.. I dare ya). Kansas City has killer barbecue. New England does clam chowder. Chicago is home to Italian beef sandwiches and [...]
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July 12th, 2010
A picnic at the beach!
What’s not to love about Hawaii? Gorgeous scenery. Check! Great year round weather. Check! An endless number of ways to have fun. Check! Absolutely awesome food. Big check! From a culinary standpoint alone it is one of the most diverse places in the world. With many talented chefs drawing on the local Hawaiian influences as [...]
Keep Reading!»July 11th, 2010
Have you tasted Fred?
For those who don’t know, the preceding title probably sounds like the start of some very sophomoric joke. However, the “Fred” that is being referred to is actually one tasty little tidbit that is a not known to many people. Take a little peek at the following picture and tell me what the first thing [...]
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June 21st, 2010
A Food Coma in Pebble Beach!
Two things happened to me this past weekend. First, on what felt like a chilly day in Pebble Beach I got a wicked sunburn. Second, I lapsed in to a mega food coma from an amazing dinner at Roy’s in Pebble Beach. While my sunburn will eventually fade away, the lasting impression left by chef [...]
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June 15th, 2010
Out of the Garden and in to the Fryer!
There was once a time long long ago where I had an extreme aversion to vegetables and anything green not named Jello. Fast forward about 20 years and quite a lot has changed. I no longer live in fear of my former garden foe. In fact, I feel dejected when there are none. The mere [...]
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Chicken Milanese with Tangy Arugula Salad
Want something that looks awesome on a plate, tastes great and is easy to whip up? I thought so. Chicken Milanese satisfies all three of these requirements and the accompanying arugula salad is light and refreshing. Perfect for a hot summer dinner and any leftover chicken breasts make for an awesome chicken sammich the next [...]
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Dynamite Hawaiian!
by SluuggoMy list of “Good” restaurants is pretty long. My list of “Great” restaurants is much shorter. Right at the top of my all time greats list is Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion restaurant. I have been to several locations including the one that started it all in Hawaii Kai and each time it has been wonderful. Roy’s [...]
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