When I was fourteen, my brother and I made ourselves sick from eating my abuela's homemade cherries in liquor.
brunch with the birds
Try this new brunch at the National Aviary, with a menu by Chef Josef Karst for Atria's
going commando ("recipe free") in the kitchen
Cooking a creamy cold-weather soup from a leafy green base is a good time to "go commando" in the kitchen. (Cook without a recipe, I mean. What did you think I meant?!)
going commando (“recipe free”) in the kitchen
Cooking a creamy cold-weather soup from a leafy green base is a good time to "go commando" in the kitchen. (Cook without a recipe, I mean. What did you think I meant?!)
old fashioned
Careful preparation of a classic cocktail makes a rare night out even better.
good food is good baby food
Why do our daughters eat the same food we eat? Is it because it's good? Because they have a Spanish papá? Who can say?
6 de Mayo Demo
Everybody is Mexican on Cinco de Mayo--even a Spanish chef!
tapas class at The Market District
This past weekend I stopped by the Market District cooking school to teach a class on tapas. I have taught many classes at this location and it's always fun to see the old crew at the cooking school, and the many friendly Market District members I have come to know in my experiences there. …
no drips here!
We finally found a dripless olive oil can that meets my exacting standards! Here you can see the detail of the spout that lets air in while you pour the oil. This, along with the funnel design of the spout, prevents any drips from getting on your countertop.
New year, old scraps
Composting is one of my hobbies. I think I can call it a hobby. I find it very rewarding and relaxing. Yes, making "dirt" can be fun! In one year, our household--a family of four and a dog--produces about 25 gallons of compost. This compost get mixed into our garden soil and we benefit from …
Dinner with Daniel 