There are two basic schools of thought on spicy food. They are the Machismo school, and the Gourmet school. Most people think of the Machismo school when they imagine someone who likes spicy food. The Machismo school thinks it’s a badge of honor to be able to eat the five alarm chili, at that small […]
If you’re not really into cooking you’ve probably never paid much attention to tomatos. Just pick one up at the store that’s not too mushy and use it. What else is there to know?
Surprisingly there is quite a bit to choosing good tomatos for cooking. Most tomatos at the supermarket were picked before they ripened […]
Don’t let the name confuse you. This restaurant is very definitely a mexican restaraunt. I’m not sure where the Irish flair in the name comes from. My wife and I always have to find a good Mexican restaraunt wherever we live. It’s one of the ethnic foods that we can both enthusiastically agree on. In […]
Having read several recent posts relating to food on the site with many comments regarding tastes in particular types of food, I became curious as to the tastes you exhibit in “gross” foods. For example, my aunt loves to put ketchup on her eggs. This is wholly disgusting to me, but then again I love Escargot […]
Food cravings are funny things. I’m not sure what triggers them but I suspect it often has something to do with the experience. Many times I’m not craving the food so much as the experience of eating the food. Different foods provide different eating experiences. I tend to have cravings for the following three foods […]
Finding a good chicken sandwich out there is hard. Many are two dry. Some have no flavor to the chicken so they try to baste a little sauce on it or it’s drenched with honey mustard or mayonaisse.
I’ll tell you what I prefer. I like one that’s been marinated. Not just for an hour or […]
Knives are an important part of a Cook’s equipment. A good knife makes the preperation of food enjoyable. A bad knife makes the preparation of food frustrating. There are three main Knives in the cooks arsenal and at least 2 others that are helpful to have. The three must haves are:
The Chef Knife
The Utility Knife
The […]
Did you know that the various pepper spices are targetted? You have red or Cayenne pepper. White pepper, and black pepper for starters. They each target a different segement of your heat palate. I like spicy food and I’ve spent a fair amount of years analyzying spicy dishes to see what makes them good. Making […]
coffee in the morning. I have in recent years become quite the coffee connoiseur. There is nothing quite like the aroma of a good cup of java. I’m not talking about that Folgers junk either. I’m talking the kind of coffee that costs 15 dollars an ounce. For those of you who think there isn’t […]