How I Learned to Cook – A Response

I can still taste the dish; still see myself plating it.  Oven Roasted Salmon Fillet, Champagne Beurre Blanc, Riesling Braised Savoy Cabbage, and Roseval Potatoes.  I’m pretty sure that’s how it would have read on Chef Louise’s menu, and I had no idea what I was cooking. I moved to Vermont in the middle of [...]

Chili Seared Pork Loin –

Here’s a shot of our last meal courtesy of the Castro Farmer’s Market.  Sigh.  I’ll have to move our weekly family meal to Thursday and take advantage of the bounty found at the Ferry Building’s Thursday Market.  Gladly the cross I bare… Under the Prather Ranch Pork Loin… Pepperonata Roasted New Potatoes and Turnips, Bacon [...]

Housewarming Recipes –

I had the pleasure of helping a friend host her housewarming party this last weekend.  (Hi Arliene!)  Everyone had a fun night, and we ate a lot of good food.  As requested, I’m providing some of the recipes from that event for the attendees.  If anyone has questions or if the directions seem unclear, feel [...]

Scallop and Chanterelle ‘Primavera’

Maybe more like a Pasta di Autuno.  Let’s be honest.  Spring is long behind us, but the spirit of ‘Primavera’ is alive and well is this dish that celebrates the transition between Indian Summer, and Bay Area Autumn.  As long as were in the “Honesty Zone”, this isn’t the dish I was thinking about making [...]

Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here’s my second effort for the Food52 Chocolate Cookie recipe contest.  The basis for this recipe comes by way of the former Restaurant Vintage Park in Kearney, Nebraska.  I used to make a metric butt-load of these guys.  I think it’s the best chocolate chip recipe ever; not too crisp, not over cake-like.  Just right.  [...]