I'm happy with this new cycle we've started this year. A decade has gone by in my life since I decided I wanted to cook. I feel like the values that I aspired to in 2003 are coming into fruition in 2013. I'm cooking at Riffle and hosting dinner parties by teaching at Hipcooks. Not only am I still collecting fabrics and plotting batik and tie-dye ( Read more... )

I just got home from work a few minutes ago. When I drove up, I noticed a line of lights to the left of our house, on what looked to be our fence. Apparently the neighbors to the left of us took the liberty of lighting us, probably as part of their light decorations. We haven't met these people yet, and they have a home for sale. Personally, if I ( Read more... )

I love how coriander seed and cilantro leaf taste so much different, yet are the same plant. I'm going to coriander up some pickles today, as well as some chicken and pork. I made a tasty lemon-coriander brine a few weeks ago that kept our chicken delicious for the grill. The last few pieces were too salty/sweet tho, which means I should tone down ( Read more... )

Restaurant Supply ( Read more... )

Guns A'Blazin, We're getting hitched.

Today has been a good day so far, possibly the best ( Read more... )

Big change coming in August, one way or another ( Read more... )

things that are good about today ( Read more... )

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