by Geoff | Feb 25, 2021 | Recipes, Soups
Sopa de ajo (garlic soup) is the quintessential peasant food. Peasant food has always suited me. It leaves me feeling nourished but never too full. When I’m not feeling well, it’s always what I turn to give me energy and help me fight whatever it is that ails...
by Geoff | Feb 17, 2021 | Main Course, Recipes
For some reason, Hungarian goulash has a bad rap. I have to admit, when I was a kid, the word goulash made me run away from my sweet grandmother in terror like she was an ax-wielding maniac. In my mind, goulash was a mixture of lima beans, liver, and that...
by Geoff | Jan 27, 2021 | Recipes, Soups, Uncategorized
Late January can bring on the winter blues. As I write this, I find myself longing for a sultry summer breeze, my kids at day camp, a cold hefeweizen (with lemon), and time to chill with my wife. Fortunately, our taste buds can provide us with a virtual trip to a...
by Geoff | Jan 15, 2021 | Recipes, Sides, Tips
For me, nothing soothes the soul more than that first bite of creamy, hot, perfectly-cooked mashed potatoes. I think we have all eaten great mashed potatoes. I also believe we have all had to endure gummy or watery attempts on occasion. Well, I have some tips that...
by Geoff | Jan 13, 2021 | Main Course, Recipes, Vegetarian
The inspiration for this baked feta with chickpeas recipe came from the book Cook90: The 30-Day Plan for Faster, Healthier, Happier Meals by David Tamarkin, which the New York Times called “excellent.” David is the digital director of Epicurious, creator of...
by Geoff | Jan 8, 2021 | Recipes, Sides
Potato gratin with goat’s cheese is spectacular! I love cheese! I know it’s classified as dairy, but I think cheese deserves to be its own food group. The magnitude of the world of cheese just fascinates me. Cow’s milk, goat’s milk, sheep’s milk, buffalo,...
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