You know how everyone has one food that they just can’t stand? Mine is fresh tomatoes. The mealy texture freaks me out. Even the smell, when too strong, is enough to make my stomach turn. I know, I know. Heirlooms aren’t the same as the beefsteak grocery store variety. I agree. They’re definitely much better, […]
While living in Austin, Texas I would wake up early every Saturday morning to beat the crowd at the Farmers Market. Showing up any later than 9am meant the menu board at Dai Due, a local butcher shop, would include mostly sold out signs. Everything they made was obsessively local, seasonal, and perfectly prepared – from the pickles and fresh […]
Hollandaise is my all time favorite breakfast accompaniment. The rich, creamy texture that’ll coat your fork is oh so satisfying. And the buttery, slightly acidic flavor – divine. My only quarrel: it’ll take over a dish and it’s not the easiest to successfully make. My recipe for hollandaise fixes solves both of those predicaments. The […]