All Things Chill

Larger view here. It’s one thing to dislike a food (OMG RAISINS GET OUT OF MY COOKIES), but it’s another to dislike a dish based on a POOR interpretation of it. Take for instance, Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup. Once used as a binding agent for many a weeknight casserole, the thick, [...]

Issey Miyake. I *still* haven’t found a replacement after all these years.
~Spec

Thanks to my homeslice Matt (and Deb of course), Liana and I had the pleasure to watch the Seattle Seahawks Vs. St. Louis Rams last Sunday. WOOP WOOP. We had club level seating which meant we entered through the 5th floor garage entrance which is kind of a big deal if you’ve parked [...]

©2008 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Greg Gayne/FOX
Dr. Gregory House has a new avenue for information in a witty, unshaven and socially-inept private investigator. Think House, but without the Vicodin and the jaded outlook on life. TWO PEAS IN A POD. HILARIOUS.
NOW I KNOW WHERE THIS GUY IS FROM. Michael Weston guest [...]

I love making food mom used to make… even if they’re not my mom! That’s what begat my conversation with Jorge. IF YOU’RE GONNA GET ADVICE, GET IT FROM THE SOURCE RIGHT? LOL.
A few days ago, I picked up some tortillas and marinated a 6oz. bag of Flank steak (more on portioning [...]

Pork Ribs in an Espresso BBQ Sauce with Extra Sharp Cheddar Grits

I don’t have much experience with ribs. A while back, Jocelyn gave me Ribs, Ribs, Outrageous Ribs which gave me a good general background… but I didn’t really get to use it much in my matchbox of a studio in San Francisco – [...]

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You’re a road warrior. We know. Your world is not merely comprised of travels between points A and B – You enjoy the journey, as well as the destination.
So, why not enjoy a sandwich during your travels?
“Cue “Seal-like” music and 1st person visual [...]

Cioppino with Shrimp, Manilla Mussels, Calamari, and Bay Scallops

Larger view here. Cioppino. With a name like that for a seafood stew, you’d think its origins would trace back to Italy. Not so. According to its Wiki page, Cioppino was created by Italian fishermen in the 1800’s in the neighborhood of North [...]

Roasted Miso Chicken Thighs served with Mango Cucumber Salad and White Rice

Larger view here. I always pull some kind of protein out of the freezer in the morning to set some boundaries for that night’s dinner, otherwise, my mind will be swimming with OMG WHAT DO I COOK FOR DINNERRRRRSSS questions through out the [...]

“Like wax on your tongue.”
That’s what it feels like to listen to The Whitest Boy Alive, a spinoff project of Kings of Convenience of which Erlend Øye is the lead singer of both entities. Brecken and Mark got me in the know. Hee hee. This may be a disservice to Erlend, but [...]

Jenny, one of our neighbors from a few doors down, just moved over to Ballard to start a new chapter in her life. To celebrate, our lil’ community threw her a going away party with an Italian potluck theme. So when yesterday morning came around, I decided to make a a nice and [...]

My neighbor’s cat, Chet, passed away last week. Sadness. When we first moved here, I remember that he was the only cat that let me pet him on the first day. Looked like “walkin’ fire” and uber chill, you were my favorite!
~Herschell

A nice neighbor gives me zucchini. I take it home. I find shrimp and flour. I look on Internets and find recipe for Ukoy (Filipino-style Shrimp Fritters) here. I’m happy because it’s easy. I sprinkle with Kosher salt and lemon juice immediately after they leave the pan. I was [...]