What would Superbowl parties and tailgates be without chili? And what would chili be without endless debate: Beans (and which beans)? Pork, beef, or both? Vegetarian? Vegan? Spices (and which spices)? Then there’s beer. Well, of course, you say. But what about beer in your chili? Absolutely! Beer will boost your chili. It helps tenderize […]
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Chef “Sheffere” makes sausage
Big Papa was never the chef in our household. He’d tackle grilling and I taught him how to make an omelet, which he’s done with great success when we’ve gone camping or stay some place with a kitchen, but for the most part, I do the cooking, food shopping, and menu planning. At least that’s […]
A dish inspired by–a dish: Tajine
Two years ago, on my birthday, Big Papa and I spent three heavenly days in a yurt by the ocean. On “my” day we had dinner, on the deck at Treebones, overlooking the Pacific. And what a dinner it was! Moroccan tajine served our own individual clay tajine clay pots. Sweet fruit and nuts melded […]