Lots of big salads this time of year. After working long days in the hot sun, I don’t have a lot of energy left at the end of the day (hottest July on record; call it global warming or not, no doubt the climate is getting hotter). Just barely enough energy to whip up some … Continue Reading
Who loves squid? Whenever I see ‘dirty’ squid (i.e., squid that hasn’t been cleaned and still has its outer, gray-purplish skin) at the fish market, I instantly know what I’m having for dinner that night. Unfortunately, dirty squid is hard to come by. These days, most squid comes cleaned (sigh). Yes, it’s convenient, but cleaned … Continue Reading
I’ve been traveling for the past week and it sure feels good to be back home. Back in my own kitchen and bed. While it’s always a treat to eat out (especially when visiting Chicago, one of my favorite cities), it’s actually not something I do very often. Although, it is nice every once in … Continue Reading
Within the past few days, I’ve cleaned out my local grocer of their supply of blood oranges. I can’t get enough of them. Wasn’t planning on doing anything in particular with them, save for enjoying them. Not everything needs to be blogged about, right? Well, that was a short-lived notion. When I sliced open the … Continue Reading
I have a thing for tinned fishes — tuna, sardines, anchovies, smoked herring, etc. — love ’em all. I don’t typically endorse specific products. But once in a while,when I find something that really stands out, I like to give a little shout out. Canned Bonito del Norte tuna from the fourth-generation Ortiz family … Continue Reading
