Tea-sty Tuesday: Ginseng Artichoke Teas There are some teas that make you run–not walk– to the kitchen to get more hot water. There are some teas that make you happy to be awake. And there are some teas that make you say “What the [insert favorite expletive here]…” Ginseng Artichoke Tea – Making You Say […]
Author: Chris Perrin
Tea-sty Tuesday: Himalayan Apple Spice
Tea-sty Tuesday: Yogi Himalayan Apple Spice So we’re back. Not sure what happened last week. I looked up one day and it was Wednesday and I hadn’t done a Tea-sty Tuesday post, which is really too bad. The following post is one I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. So, here goes. Yogi […]
Cooking with Beef: Creamed Spinach and Beef Calzones
Creamed Spinach and Beef Calzones Before I get started, I want to give you a preview of what’s coming up. In about a month I’ll be driving around Southeastern Kansas with terrific chefs from Missouri and Kansas. It’s all part of a Chef’s Tour to increase knowledge of beef production in the Heartland. (And, of […]
#LetsLunch: Asparagus + Artichoke Bisque
#LetsLunch Asparagus and Artichoke Bisque This one goes out to @GeoKaren. You’re a true friend and you’re always amazingly supportive. Hope you think this liquid lunch is as delicious as I do. Anyway, I am (obviously) a little late for my #LetsLunch post today, but better late than never. Maybe you can eat this for a […]
Tea-sty Tuesday: Stash Chai Spice Black Tea
Stash Chai Spice Black Tea: Sweet, Spicy, and Very Dark Chai is one of those things I always thought I would drink like there’s no tomorrow. I really like Indian food. I really like cinnamon and cardamom. I am even learning to get along with ginger. Chai on the other hand…yeah, not so much. For […]
Tea-sty Tuesday: Bigelow Green Tea with Pomegrante
Bigelow Green Tea with Pomegrante: Drink Your Pomegrante I had my first pomegrante years ago. It was a pain in the [bleep] to open, it got juice everywhere, and it was sour. I decided that I would be more than happy to never have one again. Fast forward about 15 years and suddenly, pomegrantes are […]
#DLWMO Key Learnings Part 1: Dealing with a Wine Hangover
How to Get Over a Wine Hangover So, the Drink Local Wine – Missouri conference has been over for a while now and I’ve been giving a lot of thought to my response. At the very least, I want to cover the highs and lows of the conference, the spits and the swallows (is that […]
It’s Earth Day: Let Them Eat Steak!
Sriracha Steak with Citrus Vinaigrette and Cheesy Croutons Yesterday, I was given the opportunity to give a short presentation on organic foods and to do a cooking demo at MRIGlobal. I had a great time and I hope everyone who came did, too. Anyway, this is the full recipe for the salad I prepared. This is […]
If You Won’t Give Me Free Cake on My Birthday, I’m Not Coming to Your Restaurant
If You Won’t Give Me Free Cake on My Birthday, I’m Not Coming to Your Restaurant Really, the title says it all. I know, it’s kind of a weird thing coming from yours truly, but it’s true. I have made a decision: if a chef isn’t willing to put forth the effort (which I believe […]
Tea-sty Tuesday: Peach DeTox
Yogi Peach DeTox: Good for the Body Part of my resolution since about 2009 has been to live more healthy. It’s a resolution that I have struggled with for a number of reasons, but I am slowly starting to make small changes. One of the places this has lead me is studying the medicinal values […]