In July of 1951, Mr. Henry Cabot Broccoli found himself in the middle of post World War II China. As the executive operations manager of a booming pencil company, he had played an integral part in planning the company’s overseas expansion. Now Henry had been sent to Shanghai to oversee the operation as it came …
Paleo Recipes
In this simple steamed clams recipe without wine, clams are cooked in a garlicky broth then finished with a little lemon, parsley, and ghee. They make a perfect summer appetizer or protein base for a complete meal. In hindsight, I now realize that all of my family’s summer gatherings were really just excuses to eat …
During my recent travels in Ireland, I had several variations of the Irish Breakfast. It’s a hearty meal comprised of some relatively simple ingredients like eggs, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, and toasted soda bread. The combination ends up being pure joy, and is sure to kick start any day of the week. Traditionally, an …
This sugar-free Pickled Okra recipe makes the perfect Paleo, Whole30, and Keto snack or condiment. It just might be your new favorite pickle. In a previous life, I used to think okra could only be served as gooey nuggets crusted in corn meal and fried beyond recognition. Perhaps due to the Southern influences that surround …
This Easy Skillet Ratatouille recipe is a quick and simple way to prepare ratatouille without baking or using a mandoline slicer. It makes a delicious and healthy side dish that’s loaded with summer vegetables. For some inexplicable reason, I am still surprised to find myself surrounded by zucchini every summer. “Where’d all this darn zucchini …
Sous vide green beans with garlic and coriander makes an incredibly delicious side dish. This cooking method provides fresh string beans with incredible flavor without compromising their crispy texture or bright green color. I’ll admit it. Sous vide cooking was always a bit of a mystery to me. I knew that it involved water and …
As I was writing this post, my curiosity became piqued about how “slider” became a term used to describe mini burgers. After some research (i.e. 5 second Google search), it’s seems it was coined in the 1940’s by the U.S. Navy who used it to refer to their greasy hamburgers that “slid easily.” Not the …
I’m no stranger to the glorious combination of beets and horseradish, but lately I’ve been possessed by it. I just can’t stop thinking about the fleeting ecstasy produced by marrying those sweet and biting flavors. It’s controlling my waking hours and haunting my dreams. The other day, I almost forgot to pick up my dog …
Diced bacon provides the savory while chunks of fresh pineapple add the sweetness in this flavorful Sweet Potato Hash with Bacon and Pineapple. This post was originally published June 11, 2018 and last updated May 17, 2020. The year was 1962. The place: the Satellite Restaurant in Chatham, Ontario. Greek immigrant and pizza chef Sam Panopoulos has …