Friends of ours from LA spent Memorial Day Weekend with us. I have known her since we were kids living in St. Louis. She and I have mutual cousins in common…their dad was her mom’s brother while their mom was my dad’s sister…got that????? No matter…the important thing is that through the years of…
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Memorial Day Weekend with Friends Grillin’ and Chillin’ (New York Strip Steaks and Salad)
Friends of ours from LA spent Memorial Day Weekend with us. I have known her since we were kids living in St. Louis. She and I have mutual cousins in common…their dad was her mom’s brother while their mom was my dad’s sister…got that????? No matter…the important thing is that through the years of…
Glazed Corned Beef Dinner
Another Saint Patrick’s Day, and another corned beef dinner. This is my favorite way to make corned beef. It is simple, but it does take time so plan accordingly. I didn’t, so we ate late this evening, but every bite was worth it. Glazed Corned Beef one 4 to 5 pound corned beef brisket (with…
Glazed Corned Beef Dinner
Another Saint Patrick’s Day, and another corned beef dinner. This is my favorite way to make corned beef. It is simple, but it does take time so plan accordingly. I didn’t, so we ate late this evening, but every bite was worth it. Glazed Corned Beef one 4 to 5 pound corned beef brisket (with…
Roasted Tri Tip and Mushrooms
One of the most popular cuts of beef here on the central coast of California is the tri tip. It is everywhere here in San Luis Obispo – numerous stands at the weekly Thursday night farmer’s market serve it up grilled in a sandwich, complementary platters of grilled tri tip are served to all season…
Corned Beef and Cabbage with a Twist
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Although we are not Irish this day will always be one we celebrate because our oldest son was born on St. Patrick’s Day 1975 at 8:36 pm in Chicago. With our upcoming move on the horizon we are really looking forward to celebrating birthdays with our sons once again since incredibly…
Sheila’s Pot Roast Dinner
Waking up to an inch of snow last weekend I immediately decided it was time to make my first pot roast of the winter. I’ve always been partial to cooking hearty soups, stews, and one pot meals that braise away for hours in the oven. I can linger in the kitchen taking my time as…
Pulled Barbeque Brisket Sandwiches
In a couple weeks it will be Hanukkah, and time to make the latkes. And for many during this festival the latkes will be served with brisket for a holiday dinner. Brisket and latkes just go together so well. As I mentioned in previous posts I planned to serve latkes to some friends at an…
Boeuf En Daube (French Beef Stew)
Daube is a French term for a wine based stew, in this case made with beef, and cooked for a long time in a tightly sealed pot. Although delicious right out of the pot, like most stews it is best to cook it ahead and allow the flavors to meld over night. It differs from…
Brisket…Two Ways
Brisket …Two Ways At sundown on Wednesday, September 28 Jewish families worldwide will usher in the New Year 5772 with the observance of Rosh Hashanah, beginning with a holiday dinner that evening. In addition to apples and honey, it has become customary to serve sweet foods at this meal in the hopes of ushering in…