Happy Memorial Day, even though it’s a little late. We spent the day, actually almost the whole weekend, at Tahoe, which is our habit. This year, though, we had no family with us. It was just Yes!Chef!, me and Obie T. Dogg…. Read More
Category: Celebrations, Dinner, Entrees, Lake Tahoe, picnic, Side Dishes
Tags: bacon, barbecue, barbecue ribs, broccoli, Broccoli Salad, chipotle chile pepper, cranberries, dinner, food, green peas, Memorial Day, memorial day weekend, mopping sauce, par-boil, pork ribs, slivered almonds, spice, tahoe beach, vegetarian
I love the idea of Yam/Sweet Potato Fries. I just don’t like many of the recipes that I have found. Reason: Wimpiness. I can’t think of any good reason anything or anybody should be wimpy. Wimpy is not a good quality and… Read More
Category: Appetizers, Side Dishes, Veggies
Tags: "food photography", "Greek Yogurt", appetizer, Brussels Sprouts, cornmeal, crispy coating, dip, food, fries, fruits and vegetables, sweet potato fries, sweet potatoes, vegetables, vegetarian, yams
I love soup…especially homemade soup. I think there is nothing more homey and comforting than soup. It makes the house smell good. It warms me up. It can be easily shared. It can be frozen for a later date. It’s economical. And,… Read More
Category: Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Side Dishes, Soup, Veggies
Tags: "comfort foods", broth, carrots, celery, christmas meal, christmas turkey, dinner, food, healthy, homemade, pajama party, roasted turkey bones, slow roasts, soup, turkey, turkey soup, vegetarian, veggies
Now that Fall has officially begun, it’s time to put on the warm socks, colorful sweaters and curl up by the fire. Heat up a cup of apple cider and put a stick of cinnamon in it while you are waiting for… Read More
Category: Lake Tahoe, My Photography, picnic, Side Dishes, Veggies
Tags: "crashed potatoes", "food photography", "Lake Tahoe", "walk the dog", apple cider, autumn, bears, color, dinner, fall, food, leaves, local color, Octoberfest, spicy, sweet potatoes, vegetable, vegetarian, walking, warm socks
A couple of months ago we were contacted by a cookware manufacturing company called Magefesa, located in Florida. They had somehow read our blog and wanted us to test some of their cookware and then review it on the blog. We were… Read More
Category: Cooking tips, Dinner, Entrees, Meat, Product Testing, Side Dishes, Veggies
Tags: Barley, Brussels Sprouts, dinner, electric cooktop, flavors of the mediterranean, food, healthy, Induction cooking, induction cooktop, low fat, Magefesa Cookware, Mediterranean cooking, Pork Tenderloin, Prosciutto, protein, spicy, stainless steel cookware, The Sonoma Diet, vegetarian