My flashback started with a little piece about making butter from scratch on The Splendid Table. The writer mentioned how important the quality of the cream was, and I was reminded of my childhood - stepping out to the front porch every morning to … [Read more...]
Wine Musings: Meeting Royalty

Another to keep you entertained during my vacation, this great wine piece by Darryl Joannides from Cork Wineshop. It was late January 1997 and a particularly dark, wet and dreary winter’s day. We were on the back end of a 3 week trip driving all … [Read more...]
Memories – Making Mayonnaise From Scratch
(Another repeat while I'm traveling) I’ve written many times about my early summers on a cattle ranch in Texas, here's one more story. I’m taking you back once more for a recipe I use all the time, my grandmother’s mayonnaise. If you'd … [Read more...]
By Request, My Family Eggnog Recipe

Re-posted from 2009 This is a recipe my father used back in the 40's. Many years ago, I found it among his things, but never made it until tonight. Now I will never make any other version. It's really airy yet creamy, with just the right balance … [Read more...]
Jack Yoss Thai Ribs Recipe

When Jack Yoss was chef of Ten 01, one of his most requested recipes was the Thai ribs, which were available in the bar. He was kind enough to send it to me, and several readers have thoroughly tested the instructions and cut it down from a … [Read more...]
Local Figs: A Love Letter to a Short Sweet Season

Republished from 2006. Recipe by Eric Bechard Portland Oregon is practically raining figs. There are big brown, black and green blobs on the sidewalks, on top of cars, and backyards are slippery landmine fields. It won’t last long though, … [Read more...]
A Who’s Who of Portland Chefs Contribute to Vancouver Sun Article

More news from the Vancouver Sun. In addition to the previously mentioned food cart article, they also ran an online story called "Recipes from Portland's top chefs". There must have been some arm-twisting behind the scenes, as the included … [Read more...]





