I have been known to grow things in my garden, cook them up, and then write a recipe about it. And that is exactly what I have done here as well. YOU are always hearing about the health benefits of kale. Eat kale, they say. But how? Well, all you have to do is put it in your mouth, chew, and swallow. Sorry bad dad joke there. I use that one on my kids a lot. I like to use kale in a salad m...
May 8, 2026
I wrote a few weeks ago how I am on a Bachan’s BBQ kick. It is not your traditional American BBQ sauce by any means. It is distinctly Japanese. It clearly has soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and sesame flavors ringing out from it. It is sweet, savory, packed with umami, and my go-to put-on-everything sauce at the moment; rice, chicken, pork chops, straight in my mouth (just kidding) and salmon. Whi...
May 30, 2025
We spent a lovely day at the beach on Sunday. The weather was perfect, seals and dolphins were bobbing in the ocean, and the kids built an epic shell sandcastle with their Baba. IT’S one of those beach days we will remember forever. But we got home around 5 and dinner is usually a little before 6, if I can help it. So I had a cooking speed challenge on my hands! My wife suggested boxed Mac &...
Feb 4, 2022
I have the hardest time getting my older son to eat his meals during mealtime. I have no doubt that any number of parents out there face a similarly daunting task when it comes time to feed their own kids. SO I strive to be creative in a way that will entice a quick eating session so I don’t have to sit at the table for an hour at breakfast. Whose got Photo:time for that? One thing I do know...
Jan 28, 2022
We are back at the This recipe came about in a hurry. We celebrated Christmas at my in-law's house and we had committed to bringing a brussels sprouts dish. WE get our kids ready, pack the presents and start to head out the door when, darn, we forgot the Brussels sprouts. So I spring into action and think of the simplest most delicious brussels sprouts dish you can think of that can ideally...
Jan 14, 2022
Sometimes I feel lazy when I cook. I don’t necessarily want to start a big endeavor, but I do want something tasty to eat. I DON’T want to order out or pick up food because I would always rather eat homemade food. So, when I find myself in a conundrum I think about the basics. And at its most basic, nachos are incredibly delicious. Cheese melted on chips is a winner any day. But thankfully I...
Jan 7, 2022
I believe this is going to be my first ever dessert recipe! It’s not that I have anything against dessert, it’s more that I don’t really eat it all that often. A ND when I do it’s scooping Ice cream from a container and that’s about it. However, it’s the holiday season and I have been feeling rather festive about dessert this year. I have been using said ice cream in some new and novel ways, a...
Dec 31, 2021
We are back at the smoker and this time with a recipe I can call a winner. Well I think all my recipes are a winner but this one in particular was my best ever tri tip. Tri tip can be a tricky cut of meat to cook. BUT if you have a smoker at your disposal, this method is gonna treat you right every time. Ingredients • Tri Tip • 2-3 Tablespoons salt • ½ Tablespoon pepper • Meat thermomet...
Dec 24, 2021
I am a sucker for sandwiches. They may in fact be my favorite food item to make and to eat. A good sandwich is an entire meal in one convenient and compact design that delivers maximum flavor with minimum effort. If that doesn’t sell you on a sandwich, I got nothing else. A grilled cheese is one of the hardest sandwiches for me to make. Its not because I struggle with the idea behind it. That i...
Dec 17, 2021
I reverse seared a bone in rib-eye steak the other day and for my side I naturally thought potato. Now, a fully loaded russet is a great option and no one will be mad at you for going that route. B UT I prefer something a little more savory in the potato itself. Yellow and red potatoes are where I find my happy place so those are what I will use here, and for my dinner the other night. You can...
Dec 3, 2021
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