So, I am dutifully working my way through my two new cookbooks (Marcella Hazan’s and Julia Child’s, of course), and while I promised to do a new recipe every week, I am going to call an audible—fitting, as we’re now in football season (and I’m not talking Ted Lasso-style football, although I am a proud…
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Marcella Hazan’s Braised Pork with Tomatoes and Sage, Modena Style
Have you ever ate something so wonderful, it transported you to a place you’ve never been? That’s what it was like making and eating Marcella Hazan’s Braised Pork with Tomatoes and Sage, Modena Style. For just a brief moment, after sitting down at our dinner table and taking that first bite, I felt as though…
Marcella Hazan’s Parmesan Risotto
Risotto is one of those things that is incredibly deceptive in it’s difficulty. Cook it too long, and it turns mushy; cook it to quickly, or with too little liquid, and it’ll be crunchy. Now, let’s be clear about one thing: there is a huge difference between crunch and bite: crunch is a nicer way…
Marcella Hazan’s Broccoli and Anchovy Sauce over fusilli pasta
Alright, we’ve all been there: you’re cooking dinner, and your doorbell rings. You go to answer it, and it’s a friend/neighbor/coworker and you get caught up in conversation, and overcook something. Tonight was one of those moments for me; a friend and former client from my personal training days stopped by with some various cuts…
Meals on Wheels
Okay, so… before I’ve even managed to post a single recipe or a photo of food I’ve prepared from my (very, very, VERY) tentative, I’ve decided to open a food truck. Jesus. Why? Well, low overhead, mainly. Plus, I feel pretty confident about modifying a truck—or, rather, a Winnebago. Yep. The more research I’m doing,…
The PNW Vegas Foodie 