Today, I attended the Hen House Holiday Celebration, which was this great food event put on by the Hen House Markets, a fixture amongst grocery stores in the Kansas City area. I had a great time sampling various products I could then go and buy at Hen House. Among the best things I tried: Palermo’s…
Two weeks ago I got the chance to meet Chef John Besh, dine with him (for approximately 1.7 seconds before he was whisked away), later get the chance to talk about his time on The Next Iron Chef, and last, but not least, receive a copy of his beautiful cookbook My New Orleans: The Cookbook…
As the weather gets cooler, it’s time to start thinking soup. (I think you’ve heard me say that before.) But, have you heard me talk about Poblano Corn Chowder with Match Meat Chicken? I didn’t think so! I really cannot claim this recipe as my own. I first got the idea when I was still…
Yes, I’m a day late. But last night I was assisting in the teaching of a class with Jasper Mirabile at the Kansas City Culinary Institute. We made a ton of ziti. It was great for dinner after class. And lunch today. But without furhter ado, we have some business to take care of: The…
Yes, I am posting this after the ep is over, but I haven’t watched. I am really looking forward to it when I get a chance to watch it in a few minutes. Until then, know that my Fantasy Top Chef knockout pool selection was Mike I. See you soon! —- Okay, here’s the scores. It…
Okay, more details to follow, but tonight I got to eat at Jasper‘s Restaurant of Kansas City and in attendence selling his new cookbook (a work of both food porn and some awesome recipes) was none other the Next Iron Chef competitor and all around awesome guy Chef John Besh. Pictures and recipes and reviews…
The Climate Will Affect Our Food Supply It’s Blog Action Day. Are you ready to make a difference? This year, bloggers from around the world and standing up to say now is the time to do something about the climate. I know, it’s a weird thing for a food blog to be talking about, but I’m…
Top Chef comes on in less than 1 hour! My pick for tonight’s strikeout pool is Laurine! I’ll be back in about 2 hours with Fantasy Top Chef updates as well as tips on how to cook like the top chefs. And while you’re waiting, don’t forget to check out TNSmackdown‘s live blogging! ——- Okay,…
In the beginning… Let’s start off with a confession. For the most part, whole wheat pasta in my house is verboten. When the whole “eating tons of whole grain” movement suddenly got hugely popular, Mrs. WellDone was on the front lines, buying everything whole grain including more than a little whole grain spaghetti, linguine,…
$10,000 disclaimer: @melanieyunk gave me a bottle of her Big Acres® Gourmet Products Milagro Mole® sauce. Foodie disclaimer: It rocks and with it I made: Milagro Mole Roasted Pork Making chiapas-style pork is my favorite go-to Mexican dish. Normally I make the pork with a paste of orange juice, rehydrated ancho chilies, garlic and onions. However, with…