It’s August in Maine, and that means one thing. Well, actually, it means many things: frenetically busy 90 plus hour work schedule (tourist based economy), insane sleep deprivation, and BLUEBERRIES!!!!!! I love this time of year because this state is just lousy with blueberries. Conveniently enough, at the kennel I work at there are […]
Thai-Style Pork Spareribs
“Meat”. A one word answer to a question that could prompt any number of replies. I recently started a second job as an assistant server at a 5 diamond Relais & Chateaux property, and have made a lot of new friends. I decided to host a girls only LATE dinner (they got to my house […]
Dinner Party Appetizers
Have you ever met someone that tells you TOO much of the truth? I’m not talking about too much information – those people who’s over shares make you cringe – I’ll give you an example of just what I mean. When I make people something delicious for dinner and they compliment me on it, instead […]
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
I’ve got to be honest with you. The most inspired thing that I’ve made for myself recently was saltines with cream cheese and cherry preserves as a midnight snack. This past week I worked roughly 80 hours. I’ve just started a new second job and I’m still trying to adjust to this intense new schedule, […]
Lobster BLT
In case any of my faithful readers think I may not read your comments… that’s just not true. Adam, I thought of you today as I was driving away from the grocery store with the spoils for this week’s featured adventure. Your “What? No bacon?” comment from my Tarka Dal blog came to mind as […]