food
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Most Epic win or failure in cooking? 9/10/25
Well, as someone who enjoys cooking a variety of meats, including seafood, I found the biggest win in planning a Valentine’s dinner for my siblings and their significant others as described below, with my wife only doing most of the decoration and table setting using her inherited grandmother’s delicate, fine French Limoge porcelain dishes. The… Continue reading
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Rump Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Impossible Coconut Custard Pie for dessert 8/20/25
** Happy Heavenly Birthday, Mom! Who would’ve been a 105 today ** I enjoy cooking various dishes, but a family meal that truly heightens my senses is the one mentioned above, with full prep details below. It hits all the comfort food marks of a home-cooked meal. Prepare the roast, letting it get to room… Continue reading
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The price of a meal and two specially gifted, pricey ones. Read On 7/31/25
As a man who makes his own wine, my wife and I usually enjoy dining at BYOB restaurants. This helps us keep costs down since we don’t have to order drinks from the bar, such as after-dinner aperitifs like dessert wines, cognac, brandy, or fancy martinis. The most expensive meal I can remember was a… Continue reading
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Chicken in a Cognac Cream Sauce or in brown butter sage sauce that I have yet to perfect ! 7/12/25
Appetizers to start- I am a sucker for Shrimp Lejon accompanied by a horseradish sauce and mixed greens. But I have also had some other killer appetizers over the years, Beef Wellington, Arrancini, Scallops wrapped in bacon, Oysters on a Half Shell, Clams Casino. Salads with mixed greens or arugula, featuring shaved mango, pears, strawberries,… Continue reading
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Don’t Care It’s Dark, Milk, or even White Bring It On 6/3/25
I love almost every type of chocolate bar or chocolate-covered confection from Hershey’s, whether it’s milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or those with almonds or caramel eat them all with a Kiss! However, countless companies produce a wide variety of chocolate treats that I would gladly accept. To name a few: Wilbur Buds, Mars bars, Milky… Continue reading
