Gin and Tonic
Memorial Day is the unofficial tip-off of the summer vacation season. With that comes summer weather and the need to transition from heavier brown spirits to lighter, brighter ones. That means Gin,
Sunshine Salad
Sunshine salad is the perfect dish for Memorial Day cookouts, outdoor barbecues, and all your summertime gatherings.
The Ten Commandments (of Cooking)
Wisdom. It’s something one acquires, or is supposed to, as one ages. It applies to everyday life and the culinary arts. Ideas, experiences and beliefs begin to coalesce and crystallize until one feels compelled to publish a manifesto, of sorts…
Herbed Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce
It was a dark and stormy afternoon, the sky filled with thunder and lightning…and we were hungry for herbed pork chops.
Manhattan
The Manhattan is the perfect cocktail because it has endless subtle variations and yet remains true to it’s traditional roots.
Steakhouse Baked Potato
Perhaps you learned how to bake a potato as I did by watching mom. I found a much better way to do it.
Pork Belly and Roasted Potatoes
Roasted pork belly is one of my earliest attempts to recreate a restaurant dish. The chef gave me his recipe and his secret ingredient. Easy!
Julian Van Winkle’s Old Fashioned
Julian Van Winkle III created his Old Fashioned using grandad’s heralded bourbon. If he approves using it in a cocktail, who am I to argue?
Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits
Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits with adobo sauce is the perfect side for cookouts and grilled meats, because their flavor can stand up to anything!
Benedictine on Brioche – Bluegrass Bliss
Benedictine is a cucumber flavored cheese spread made only in Kentucky. The taste is divine – and addictive. Learn to make it here.
Candied Bacon Ice Cream
If you’re not a dessert junkie already, this delicious, creamy Candied Bacon Ice Cream may turn you into one.
Hakkasan – Miami
Hakkasan, located in the legendary Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach, takes its name from the Hakka people of Guangdong province in China. It serves a refined version of Cantonese, one of the eight regional cuisines.