Smoke Your Mayo

by | Nov 8, 2012 | Assorted

This was a last minute thing the other night. It evolved from something we had been playing with, as well as a misunderstanding. We’re currently serving rosemary fries on our menu. Nothing crazy, just fries tossed with salt & freshly chopped rosemary. Last...

Food Pantry Dinner- The Recap

by | Nov 3, 2012 | Assorted

Now that last week’s charity dinner is over, I thought I would do a brief recap. You might have already seen some of the menu items or prep pictures that I posted on Twitter & Instagram. About 3 months ago I was approached by our local food pantry to help...

Apples To Oranges- A Cocktail Recipe

by | Oct 27, 2012 | Assorted

Apples to OrangesMuddle 1 T hickory syrup (or pure maple) with fresh rosemary in a shaker. Add 1 oz Rittenhouse 100 Rye, 1 oz Laird’s Applejack, 1/2 oz Grand Marnier, 3 oz cold Apple Cider (local, unpasteurized if available) & 3 dashes Regan’s #6...

Breast Milk Cookies

by | Oct 21, 2012 | Assorted

Now that I have your attention, these are not cookies made with breast milk. These cookies are made with ingredients that are supposed to increase a nursing mother’s supply. Even if you’re not a breast feeding mom, which I’m clearly not, these...
Collaboration & The Creative Process

Collaboration & The Creative Process

by | Oct 19, 2012 | Assorted

I’m a big fan of collaboration.  It’s always interesting to see what someone else brings to the table. How do you change or evolve when working with a new partner or group? As a notoriously huge Talking Heads fan, I went to see David Byrne & St Vincent...

Grocery List

by | Oct 18, 2012 | Assorted

Next week I’ll be cooking a fundraiser dinner for the local food bank. I’ve been challenged to feature food items found on their shelf. This is my starting point:Canned Marinara, Canned Peaches, Bologna, Rolled Oats, Canned Corn, Hot Dogs, Ground Turkey,...