When Pastrami Met Penne: An Unexpected Italian Affair Ever walked into a grocery store with a simple list and walked out with a culinary adventure? That’s me. My planned Fettuccine Carbonara with Shrimp turned into Turkey Pastrami Penne Carbonara. No fettuccine, no pancetta, no shrimp. Just me, channeling my inner James Woods from Family Guy, […]
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A path is chosen. In my journey as a food blogger, I’ve gone through many phases. From considering culinary school to exploring food science, one thing remained clear: I didn’t want to be a professional chef. Cooking at home is enjoyable, but I fear a professional kitchen would extinguish my passion. Ironically, I’ve been cooking […]
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…for it is no easy task being the strongest, wisest, most beloved man in all the land. And what is sadder than the moment when our children discover that we are not the illusory Superman we’ve created, but rather, as Herman Melville once wrote, “men drained of valor…” – Resurrecting the Champ (2007) We all […]
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Take your Meet + Greet to the next level. Running a business is not always the easiest task to take on. I have learned that over the years after running several entrepreneurial endeavors. When Tom Ryan opened Tom’s Urban 24 in Denver, I can’t say what things went through his mind or what experiences he […]
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Duck Tales, Ahhhh wooo hooo! Being a food blogger is a lifestyle. It is comprised of being open-minded, and willing to try things normal people would not. Fear, and reservation have no place in this world of culinary adventure. Tonight I continued on developing my lifestyle as a food blogger by defeating The Balut Challenge […]
Read moreThere’s a change in the wind, said I, matey. When an establishment has been around as long as the Formosa Café, change is inevitable. A Hollywood staple for longer than many of us can remember, Formosa has been the ‘IT’ spot for celebrities like Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Bono, Nicolas Cage, and even mob boss […]
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Indulge in #EXCESSTASY! Some people prioritize healthy eating. Others, like myself and Slater’s 50/50’s executive chef Brad Lyons, value exceptional food more. The New Year often brings gym memberships, diets, and fitness resolutions that rarely last past Valentine’s Day. With the Affordable Care Act in full effect, health and wellness are hot topics. However, I […]
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Sometimes you want to go…where everybody knows your name… Choosing a bar in California is relatively new for me. I’ve visited a few, mostly restaurant-bars where food is the focus. However, I hadn’t yet explored a true bar-bar, where drinks are the priority. One Sunday evening, craving craft beer and chicken wings, I searched online […]
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I don’t wanna grow up! Have you ever taken a responsible adult trip to the grocery store? Then somehow it turns into an all-out child adventure down the cereal aisle, ooooing and awwing whilst grabbing every colorful sugary box of cereal available? Good, me neither! By now, you all know that I’m a kid trapped […]
Read moreMore than just a meal, a culinary awakening. It’s often said that to be a true foodie, you must be willing to try everything. For years, I’ve claimed a dislike for raw fish, based on a single, underwhelming experience with “sushi” from Yoshinoya. This aversion has prevented me from exploring potentially delicious cuisine. I’m familiar […]
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Gobble ‘Til You Wobble: Slater’s Thanksgiving Burger Delight 2013 has flown by. It feels like the year just started, yet we’re already in the midst of the holiday season. This month of thanksgiving, I decided to take on the 30 Day Gratitude Challenge – a daily moment of appreciation and no complaining, regardless of any […]
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A discerning look at the American Family and Healthy Eating. Healthy eating is not something that has been on my radar. I may eat healthy foods at times and enjoy them but it is not something that I practice or try to do; it is more happenstance. I am basically the proverbial glutton as most […]
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