About a month ago, my wife and I had the opportunity for a date night. Those don’t come around too, too often. But it did that night. It was a Wednesday, and the kids had a youth group event. We were in the mood for Pho and decided tried a new Vietnamese restaurant in Covington …
Holiday Gift Idea: The Elixir of the Seven Powers #Recipe
An Early Holiday Gift Idea I’m not much for Christmas music, Christmas commercials, and the onslaught of Christmas advertising before the month of November even starts. Actually, I would prefer to celebrate Advent before the Christmas season… because that’s how the seasons are set up by design. However, I have a holiday gift idea to …
Chef Anthony Scanio and Emeril’s Delmonico
http://www.telescopenut.com/CF/CF177.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Modern Day Alchemy: A Chef’s Perspective on the Sweet Science of Creole Cooking In the September / October issue of Louisiana Kitchen & Culture magazine, Chef Anthony Scanio of Emeril’s Delmonico shared his thoughts on the transformations that take place in cooking. “Cooking is about transformations,” writes Scanio. …
Mint Julep – A Refreshing Summer Cocktail
The Mint Julep: A Refined Southern Beverage Like the Sazerac (another refined southern beverage), the Mint Julep’s base liquor is bourbon. A connoisseur of bourbon can easily discern and appreciate the differences in texture, smoothness, and oakiness of a wide range of bourbons. But to the common palate, bourbon can be a harsh liquor whether it’s …
Blood Orange Vodka Martinis for #SundaySupper
http://www.telescopenut.com/CF/CF155.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download A Blood Orange Martini? There’s something about blood oranges. Something almost… dangerous? I remember the first time I saw and ate a blood orange. It was in Milan. 1993. I went to visit my wife. Though at the time she was not my wife… only my friend. My …
