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October sees the rise of soups and the arrival October fest, so sausage felt like a fitting feature for the Weekly Favorites this week. I like that this is a retirement community taking the time to make things a little extra fun for the residents. Plus, it’s Octoberfest. Beer and sausage. It doesn’t get much […]
Breakfast is a great meal any time of the day, especially to get your day started. But some mornings, you just needs something quick that you can run out the day with and get going. The Eggy in a Basket is a perfect portable breakfast food to take away with you. It’s simple to make […]
Pizza has go to be the easiest go to meal at the end of a long day. It’s always a crowd pleaser. You can have it delivered. Pick it up. Make it at home. Pizza can even take the form of other foods. It’s amazingly versatile. There’s something amazingly satisfying about making a pizza at […]
A month or so ago, I had something rare happen. I had the house to myself for the weekend. My wife had taken the kid off to see the Grands for a few days. On these rare occasions, I get to make whatever I want without having to worry about who is going to eat […]
Pastries go great with any meal. Donuts for breakfast. Muffins and danishes for brunch. Bread for your sandwich at lunch. And the humble yeast roll to go with your dinner. Don’t forget your cake for dessert! This looks like something my grandmother would have made. She was almost famous for cooking. Those apricots in the […]
Sandwiches are the most versatile food out there. You can stack almost anything between two pieces of bread and make something incredible. I actually saw a sandwich the other day made out of French toast. The possibilities are endless. There are people who have launched entire careers based off of the sandwich. And let’s not […]
I smoked a pork loin over the weekend, so I was inspired to write about smoked meats. This week. For some, smoked meats are a way of life. People have created entire empires based off of the life of smoked meats and barbecue. Smoked meats are also super easy make. I don’t know why I […]
Tacos are such a fantastic way to make a meal. The flavors are bold, the prep usually minimal, and it’s always a crowd pleaser. How could yo possibly go wrong? Even if it is on a pizza or in a salad, a taco is sure to bring everyone together. I don’t know why I never […]
Vincent Mandola passed away over the weekend on 07/19/20. His family reports that he was diagnosed with corona virus in March and died of heart failure on Sunday. Vincent Mandola was the owner and proprietor of the Houston Mid-Town and Montrose area favorites Nino’s and Vincent’s, along with Grapino’s and fast casual dining concept Pronto […]
Pasta is such a versatile ingredient. From soups to casseroles to traditional Italian dishes to Asian cuisine, pasta covers a lot of ground. Pasta can be made from eggs and flour or from rice. It is very easy to make. Either way, pasta creates a base to create and entire dish from. Great for summer […]