Tag: recipe
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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 find the idea simply unappetizing or “unusual”, far exceeding their epicurean comfort zone. Thankfully, the octopus hate is on the decline, as you see it cropping up on menus throughout the…
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Apple and Blueberry Cobbler
I’m not a dessert person. Nor do I have a sweet tooth. That being said, others that I feed and love do. As a kid, anytime we went out to dinner, my mom would order a cobbler or crisp. It didn’t matter what other desserts were on the menu, she knew what she wanted before…
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Wild Boar Tenderloin with Truffle and Mushroom
At a recent Sunday family dinner, I made a duo (normally I avoid duo’s at all cost… exception made here) of wild boar from the pig I got last fall: braised pork shoulder with chimichurri and a pork tenderloin with a truffle, mushroom sauce. As with most wild game, fat or lack there of, is…
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Bodega Bay King Salmon
There is something about fishing that seems to connect me with an older, simpler time. It reminds me of my grandparents and of ancient ancestors. Fishing, much like hunting has always had a primitive, yet pure aspect to it, that is hard to describe unless experienced. Unfortunately, some people seem to think the animal or…