Dumpster Diving v.2.2 – Rice (Congee/Juk Recipe)

Monday’s…I really don’t know what to say about them except that they are usually my day off. Sleeping in, doing laundry, and attempting to catch up on my “other” life are the goals for the day. After a day of wine tasting yesterday I awoke to a very busy day off. Opening day for [...]

Black Garlic Recipe, Aged and Impressions

Black garlic…it seems that there is quite a buzz these days about this tasty yet exotic ingredient. I kinda stumbled on this when an editorial assistant sent me an email asking questions for an upcoming issue. I know, I know I should have been “in the know” but with the hotel nearing completion and [...]

Dumpster Diving v.2.0, Asparagus

Dumpster diving usually is something that I reserve for those time between paychecks when the pantry is full and cash is all but nonexistent. Recently I found myself diving for another reason and that reason is I’m tired!

We are getting close to the opening of the restaurant and with that comes longer and [...]

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