Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Brownies


Cheesecake-Swirled Brownies
recipe from David Lebovitz

Clover Stornetta 2% Reduced Fat Milk








Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Greek Pot Roast

Been a while.


Roasted Leg of Lamb with Red Potatoes, Red Onions, & Lemons
made with Atkins Ranch© All Natural New Zealand Lamb

Homemade Pita Chips

Homemade Tzatziki











Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Kohl Rübe

My first time using (or eating!) kohlrabi. Guess what, it tastes just like broccoli.

Kohlrabi Ham Bake
made with Niman Ranch© Ham Steak & Niman Ranch© Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon

Roasted German Butterball Potatoes
with Rosemary













Sunday, December 6, 2009

Sweet & Salty


Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispies© Treats
Recipe from Smitten Kitchen.













Friday, December 4, 2009

T Boner


Harris Ranch Premium© Porterhouse Steak
Pan Seared & Broiled

Bucatini with Homemade Pasta Sauce

Caesar Salad
with Organic Mesclun Greens

Wolaver's Pale Ale












Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Pork Chomp


Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
served with a Homemade Balsamic Rosemary Reduction
made with Beeler's© Center Cut Pork Chops


Roasted & Mashed Butternut Squash
with Butter, Brown Sugar, Cumin, & Red Pepper Flakes

Sautéed Green Beans
with Garlic and Slivered Almonds

Anchor Brewing Company's© Anchor Porter













Sunday, November 29, 2009

Quick Breakfast


Mushroom, Carmelized Onion, & White Cheddar Omelette
topped with Johnson Berry Farm© Xtra Hot Blackberry Habañero Jam

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting© Santa Cruz Dark Blend









Friday, November 27, 2009

Pizza Party: Part 5 - Festività Italiana



Mushroom, Red Pepper, & Basil Pizza
made on a Beckmann's© Asiago Focaccia

Pasta Mike's© Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Ravioli
served with Homemade Primavera Pasta Sauce

Caesar Salad











Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Moroccan?



Cumin & Coriander Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops
made with Beeler's© Boneless Pork Chops

Sautéed Green Beans and Peas
with Smoked Paprika & Toasted Almonds

Trumer Pils© German Pilsner Style Beer











Monday, November 23, 2009

Chicken & Rice


Arroz con Pollo
made with Smart Chicken© Leg Quarters and Organic Vegetables

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing© Organic Dread Brown Ale















Saturday, November 21, 2009

Pizza Party: Part 4


Pesto, Sausage, Arugula & Fresh Herb Pizza
Homemade Rustic Pesto, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Niman Ranch© Uncured Spicy Italian Sausage, Arugula, Chives, Thyme, Parsley, and lots of Cracked Black Pepper on a Beckmann's© Asiago Focaccia.

Sarsi© Sarsaparilla
Root Beer from the Philippines













Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Culture: Part 3 ::: Condiments: Part 3 - After School Snack

My friend Chet is REALLY into fermented and cultured food. I've never met anyone as into Sauerkraut & Kombucha as he is. He gave me a jar of homemade lacto-fermented ketchup made with Two Dog Farm's Dry Farmed Tomatoes. I've never been really big into ketchup, not even as a child. In fact, I think the only food I've ever consistently eaten with the condiment is grilled cheese sandwiches. I absolutely LOVE grilled cheese with ketchup. Is that weird?


Grilled Cheese Sandwich
made with Ford Farm Coastal Cheddar© on Sumano's© Sourdough Bread

Fried Organic Sage Leaves

Chet's Homemade Lacto-Fermented Ketchup