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Boeuf Bourguignon or Beef Burgundy is a classic dish from the French countryside which has seen a recent surge in popularity since the movie Julie & Julia. I sought out to discover what makes this dish so special. The dish is essentially a beef stew. It is both simple and complex at the same time. There are many steps, yet no step is very difficult. Boeuf Bourguignon is for those who enjoy being in the kitchen as it is a time consuming recipe. It is a recipe |
Boeuf Bourguignon or Beef Burgundy is a classic dish from the French countryside which has seen a recent surge in popularity since the movie Julie & Julia. I sought out to discover what makes this dish so special. The dish is essentially a beef stew. It is both simple and complex at the same time. There are many steps, yet no step is very difficult. Boeuf Bourguignon is for those who enjoy being in the kitchen as it is a time consuming recipe. It is a recipe |
Eggs. It’s what’s for breakfast. Yet, billions of eggs are being recalled for salmonella. Perhaps this is another sign that we should pay closer attention to what we are eating. Not just what we are eating, but where does this food come from? We have to ask the question, why are these eggs contaminated? What is the root cause of this problem?
I guess you could say there are two sides to this problem. Big powerhouses |
Yesterday, I talked about Anthony Bourdain and his cooking virtues. Things everyone should know how to do. One of the best ones in my opinion is that everyone should know how to roast a chicken. A basic roast chicken is relatively easy to do and comes out really delicious. The best part is that you can cut up things like carrots or potatoes and dump them in the pan to cook with the chicken. This way you can make a delicious meal in one pan and have less |
Anthony Bourdain’s new book Medium Raw is the follow up to his food world changing Kitchen Confidential. It is an easy read and plays out much the way his show does. If you like the show you will love the book. Much of it is an insight into the NYC food seen. One chapter where Bourdain really gets it right is called Virtue. He preaches that it should be expected that young people learn to cook as part of their education. That everyone should |
Chicken Fried Steak or CFS is a commonly found dish in the Lone Star State. In fact, many consider Texas cuisine to be barbecue, tex-mex, and chicken fried steak. For those living under a rock, CFS is usually made from a tenderized cut of cheap Texas beef, that is battered, fried and topped with cream gravy. CFS likely was derived from either German immigrants who made schnitzel or from Mexican immigrants who made milanesa. CFS is a tricky |
The Houston Press this week had more then one article bashing foodies with the skill and tactics used among the best of six graders. Surely these are the same people who in fifth grade found the New Kids on the Block to be all the rage, only to shun them in 6th grade as their self doubt and desire to be cool took hold. Of course, I am sure the playground beatings didn’t help much and thus scarred them for life. The Houston Press obviously has no clue what a foodie is. In
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Have you ever heard the song from the group Presidents of the United States of America? “Moving to the country, going to eat a lot of peaches!” I always think of that song when I am out in the Texas Hill Country, as there are tons of peaches being sold on the sides of the road. The hill country is not the only place in Texas though that has peaches. If you ever drive from Houston to Dallas you go through the little town of Fairfield. Fairfield is the home of Cooper Farms |
Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine in Ft. Worth, Texas is the restaurant that I have been searching for. Texas is a state known for its food. However, most of the foods Texas is known for are casual fare. Chef Jon Bonnell has reinvented what Texas cuisine is and takes it to the next level. Chef Bonnell uses locally sourced ingredients from Texas ranches, farms, and dairies. He is a confident chef, proud of his craft, and has no secrets. Ask |
A fisherman friend of mine just brought me some fresh Mahi Mahi that he caught. I always take advantage of any opportunity to get fresh caught fish. Freshness makes all of the difference in the flavor and texture of the fish. He had already removed the head, tail, and fins but left the skin on. When cooking fish, I often like to make a quick marinade to infuse the fish with flavor. Today, I decided to go with a south of the border flavor using fresh lemon or lime juice, |
My search for bold Southwest flavors has brought me to trying various meats other then beef. Buffalo is a great substitute for beef, is lower in calories and cholesterol, and has great flavor. Buffalo is also becoming wildly available in supermarkets and is often around the same price as beef. In fact when you think about it, what could be more American then Buffalo?
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It has been a while since my last blog. Not sure why exactly, as food and drink are constantly on my brain. For a time, I think it was because I wasn’t going to many high end restaurants. Much of the food I was cooking at home was either highly experimental or somewhat normal fair. However, the reason I started the blog was to share experiences among foodies and just have fun. After all, food brings people together. So after some thought, I am back on the
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In today’s world with comfort food all of the rage and less people baking in the kitchen, Crave Cupcakes in Houston seems ingenious. A simple concept, Crave Cupcakes makes a variety of fresh gourmet cupcakes using high quality ingredients such as vanilla from Madagascar and milk from Texas dairy farms. They serve gourmet classics such as red velvet, or not easy to find flavors such as Nutella cupcakes. You can stop in and buy one cupcake or a whole box! When you walk in the |
One of the best ways to experience and learn about other cultures is through their food. If you are not able to go to the place you want to go right now, why not make the place come to you by cooking their food? It can be a lot of fun to have a themed dinner night. I have wanted to explore Spain a bit more, and when I think of Spain I think of paella. Paella is a dish that is a party in itself. Paella is a rice dish which contains varying degrees of seafood, meats, |
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Fat Mikes at the Market is a new local joint in Spring, Texas. It has that sorta vibe that only a Texan knows when you are walking in. Maybe it’s the tree outside holding up the roof, or the beautiful all wood bar on the inside. Maybe it’s the dim lighting or the tin siding on the walls that makes a Texan feel at home. The vibe is a little bit honky tonk and 100% Texas. Something deep down inside, just tells you this place is going to be good! Fat Mike’s serves Texas comfort
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It has been a while since my last post. No reason in particular. Even though I haven’t posted, I have pondered quite a lot about food. I cook a lot, but do not always share what I cook on the blog. I often experiment and make different dishes. Sometimes, the dishes I create taste great, but do not always photograph perfectly. After all, I am not really a photographer. Tonight, I was watching a recording of Avec Eric with famed chef Eric Ripert where he goes |
The 2016 Olympics will be in Brazil. That gives you plenty of time to get hip with the Brazilian culture before you are on your way. One of the key aspects of your cultural study will involve cachaca and the caipirinha. No, these aren’t killer Brazilian fish. Cachaca is a liquor, and if you haven’t heard of it yet, you will. Some call it Brazilian rum, however most rums are made from molasses where |
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Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood, TX. is considered the best BBQ place in the world by many. It has been highly acclaimed and visited by many food network and travel channel personalities. I recently visited the Salt Lick to see what was cooking! The BBQ here is definitely great BBQ. I have been to many a BBQ joint and am often disappointed. Too many proclaimed great BBQ joints are mediocre at best. You won’t be disappointed at the Salt Lick. Of course going to the Salt Lick is part
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About a week ago I visited Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood in San Antonio, TX for the second time. This is one of the best restaurants around. I would describe it as France meets Texas. The dining room has a contemporary French feel. It is a beautiful restaurant with pine hardwood floors that help to set the mood for a foodies delight. The place has a bit of an old world feeling with the type of table side service that is hard to find these days. Many dishes are prepared table side
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South Congress Café in the hip SoCo area of Austin is comfort food for the native Texan. Many UT students are fans of Austin’s very own Trudy’s. SoCo Café has the same ownership, but it is a kicked up version. Fortunately, you can still order the very same Mexican Martini that they serve at Trudy’s. If you are unfamiliar a Mexican Martini is essentially a Margarita served in the cocktail shaker and poured into a martini glass. SoCo garnishes theirs with an olive. After all, it is a
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