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Basil Oil
Basil oil garnish, a small amount goes a long way. About 6 basil leaves chopped 2 TBS olive oil Mash the basil leaves in a mortar and...
tomas2351
Apr 27, 20231 min read


Béchamel – for croquettes
Used this béchamel specifically for the eggplant fritters, but you can use it for any croquette. Made a small amount on purpose because...
tomas2351
Apr 27, 20231 min read


Sticks & Stones Red Blend 2020
Written April 2023 This wine is from the Península de Setúbal in Portugal, which looks like a very interesting place. It’s about the same...
tomas2351
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Naan
To me, the only way to enjoy saag, or butter chicken, or other saucy Indian food, is with naan. I prefer plain naan as to preserve the...
tomas2351
Apr 21, 20232 min read


Butter Chicken – Murgh Makhani
They say, “The first time is the best time”, which may not always be true in all cases, but for butter chicken, Moti’s Butter Chicken...
tomas2351
Apr 13, 20234 min read


Saag Gosht – Saag Lamb – Spinach Lamb Curry
I get to use my tag line again.... You don't need to be Indian, to make great Indian food. I must admit that the very first time I had...
tomas2351
Apr 10, 20233 min read


Governors Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Written March 2023 New Zealand produces some formidable wines, and I’m certain that I’ve never had a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand...
tomas2351
Mar 4, 20231 min read


TextBook Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Written February 2023 Funny thing, I don’t need to write a review of this wine as it has already been written on the back label, TextBook...
tomas2351
Feb 26, 20231 min read


Areyna Malbec 2019 Estate Wine
Written February 2023 If I’m being honest, I prefer Malbec as part of a blend as in a claret from Bordeaux or a similar red blend from...
tomas2351
Feb 13, 20231 min read


La Vadina 2019
La Vadina 2019 Garnacha 85% and Cariñena 15% - Written January 2023 got this lovely bottle at Gary's - https://garyswine.com/ for $14.99...
tomas2351
Jan 23, 20231 min read


Braciole Recipe - Italian Meat Rolls
I’m guessing that the traditional braciole is made from beef, but I’m also assuming that you can substitute any mammal. I don’t think...
tomas2351
Jan 21, 20233 min read


Egg Salad Recipe – simple and delicious
Every now and again, I get a request for this. It’s super easy and delicious, and I’m guessing not really bad for you. Fun Fact: The...
tomas2351
Jan 19, 20231 min read


Pan De Sal Recipe (Pandesal)
Right away it seems like a misnomer, pan de sal because there is only 1 teaspoon of salt in the recipe. But, the sal refers to the salt...
tomas2351
Jan 18, 20232 min read


Schnitzel Recipe
So I did not google for schnitzel recipes, I just decided that this is what I wanted to make. Funny, how, I was not far off. Will try...
tomas2351
Nov 18, 20221 min read


Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe
This is one of those recipes that can be adjusted so many ways and still be awesome. You can introduce other mushrooms or other herbs to...
tomas2351
Nov 18, 20222 min read


Chicken hearts recipe - (and or gizzards), Tom’s way
Lea likes chicken livers and hearts and gizzards. Sometimes, she craves it. I know there are many ways to prepare them, but this has...
tomas2351
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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