Category Archives: Food

Dark chocolate chip cookies with espresso powder

I’m a big fan of New York times and King Arthur’s recipes. Both are my go-to for a lot of baking needs. When I was reading King Arthur’s blog post on the use of espresso powder to enhance the taste … Continue reading

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Fresh Pasta Like a Pro

Jaimie Oliver is perhaps my all time favorite chef.  I first stumbled upon him browsing TV late one night about a decade ago.  Hooked by his accent and demeanor I quickly went out and bought one of his cook books.  … Continue reading

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Chicken Tinga with a Homemade Salsa Verde

Chicken tinga (known as tinga de pollo in Spanish) is a Mexican dish made with shredded chicken in a sauce made from tomatoes, chipotle chilis in adobo, chorizo, and sliced onion. The basis of the dish is Tinga Poblana, the … Continue reading

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Smoked Tar Pit Chicken Wings on the Green Egg

Smoked wings are one of the easiest and quickest things one can cook “low and slow.” Typically, at 225° wings can be done in as little as 2.5 hours, far faster than pork shoulder or ribs. Smoking wings make them tender, … Continue reading

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Tennessee Silk Pie – Jack Daniels Infused Chocolate Pie

What is Tennessee Silk Pie you may ask?  Well, being from Tennessee I decided to improve on my mother’s classic recipe for French Silk Pie and add a bit of Jack Daniels – because everything is better with a little … Continue reading

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Mojito Nights, My Quest for the Best Mojito in Havana

Havana, Cuba is the birthplace of the mojito thus the drink can be found on any menu of any bar in town.  While on a recent trip to Cuba I made it my mission to find the best mojito in Havana. … Continue reading

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