I recently hosted a tapas themed party at my home for about 8 people from work. I like the whole tapas thing, trying a bunch of different things and grazing over the course of a few hours over mojitos, wine and fun conversations. Whenever I think of tapas, it’s a requirement that it includes patatas [...]
I had a party recently at my house and I made these double stacked quesadillas which were a real favorite. Multiple people asked for the recipe and despite everything I made, and I made alot, these were gone as soon as they hit the table. There are alot of ingredients and steps but this one [...]
I was in Europe travelling on business recently and spent some time in London. London is actually home so I have many fond memories and everytime I go back, I always try to get my fill of my favorite foods – fish and chips (why can’t they fry fish in The US like they do [...]
I was looking for a side dish that went with the baby back ribs Leen was making. Something simple, tasty and complementary. I found this dish in Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill cookbook. Along with the rice I took along an unbelievably good bottle of Arrowood Syrah, 2002. BOBBY FLAY”S MESA GRILL BLACK RICE Ingredients: 1 [...]
Tinto, owned by Chef Jose Garces, the new iron chef, is the 3rd tapas restaurant I’ve been to in the last 2 months and is by far the best. I love the concept of tapas, tasting a series of different items rather than sticking to an appetizer and entree is so my thing. Life is [...]
