Charred Octopus with White Beans and Goat Chorizo
To some, staring down a plate featuring a tentacle, might prove nerve racking, prompting nightmares of Captain Nemo and his giant squid. Others might…
Roasted Wild Boar Belly
What can I say? This post has been long over due. Having a pork-centric website without a post on the glories of pork belly…
Braised Wild Boar Pig Cheeks
Porkalicious meat scallops… That’s what is hiding away in the cheek cavity of that delicious swine. Those circular, meltingly tender pieces of meat know…
Simple Gumbo Recipe
I have always wanted to go to New Orleans, yet the opportunity has alluded me so far. So my goal was to visit there via my…
Austin: Qui Review
Paul Qui is as close to Austin royalty as it gets. His East Side Kings have dominated the food truck scene, to the tune…
Chicken Thighs with Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas
As a precursor to an upcoming trip to Austin and the desire to recreate some childhood flavors I grew up with, I wanted to…
Cauliflower Soup with Truffle, Lemon & Thyme
People either like or dislike (hate or love) this brother of broccoli. I’ve always viewed cauliflower as a versatile vegetable that can take on…
Crispy Skinned Salmon with Lime, Chili, Garlic Butter
It brings a tear to my eye when I see someone discard fish skin (or chicken skin for that matter). They don’t realize they…
Morrocan Braised Goat Recipe
The mere mention of eating goat tends to illicit a head tilting, bewildered look, normally followed with a half smile and something along the…
Healdsburg: Pizzando Review
Short, savory and simple is the best way to describe the menu at the Pizzando in Healdsburg. The former coffee shop and newsstand that…