English Pea, Watercress and Mint Soup

On April 30, 2013

It’s that time of year again when chefs look forward to spring produce. Here in Colorado, the farmers markets open again and we start to see the first of the peas, favas, asparagus, ramps and rhubarb. If you ask any chef when their favorite time of the year is to be cooking, I would bet [...]

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Barrel Aged Hot Sauce (updated!)

On March 23, 2013

This post is going to be a little different, mainly because I haven’t finished the sauce yet. I’ve done a little research and I’ve put together a recipe I’m hoping will work. While you can find plenty of hot sauce recipes on the web, I’m fermenting mine in a charred oak [...]

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Ginger Jalapeno Mignonette

On February 19, 2013

In my new role at my ‘day job’, I spend fair amounts of time researching trends, restaurant concepts, cuisines and what is new and happening around the country. In this role, my menus are no longer fine dining, nor am I looking to be ahead of the next trend. I’m creating food that is comfortable [...]

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Black Bass, Grapefruit & Crab Salad, Caramelized Bok Choy, Citrus-Ginger Dressing

On June 16, 2011

I’m living every dad’s dream right now, a little break from the family.  The mrs. has left and taken both the girls with her to Europe for two months.  For now, there is no more fighting for bathroom time, no snarky remarks about sports on TV, no crying, no spilled bowls of cereal, no arguments [...]

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It’s a Food(ie) thing…

On June 22, 2010

What is a foodie really?  Is it someone who loves food?  It has to be more than that, I’m quite sure that non-food lovers are in the minority, I mean, everybody loves SOME type of food, I’d bet on it.  Is it someone who works with food professionally?  I suppose it could be, but [...]

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