My, What a Good-Looking Dessert You Have
If you happened to catch my column in this week’s Daily Mail (http://charlestondailymail.com/foodandliving/TheFoodGuy/201103150645) you read all about the opening night of this past weekend’s indulgent...
View ArticleUnless You’re Careful, Those Spuds Can Be Duds
Although the tasty salad mentioned in the blog post below (http://blogs.charlestondailymail.com/foodguy/2011/05/09/pricey-pinenuts-kicked-to-the-curb-for-now/) rocked, the Potato, Spinach and Leek...
View ArticleGot Your Hand on Some Morels? Dry Them Suckers Out
A generous client of my wife’s just gave us a stash of fresh morels, those prized mountain mushrooms that are a rite of spring for food connoisseurs everywhere. Also known as “molly moochers,” these...
View ArticleHere’s A Little Tip to Juice Up Your Next Barbecue
I recently shared my secrets for great marinating – finding just the right balance of flavors and soaking time to make your meat melt in your mouth. But one ingredient I neglected to throw into the mix...
View ArticleSometimes “Bad” Means Oh, So Good!
The boys and I have this fun game we play at dinnertime. Whenever I make a dish I’m particularly proud of, I deliver it to the table — head down in shame, all sullen-like — apologizing in advance for...
View ArticleJazzing Up The Ol’ Classic “Soup and a Sandwich”
I know I’m not breaking any new culinary ground here, but today’s delicious new take on a traditional lunch is definitely worth sharing. There are few things kids (or adults, for that matter) like...
View ArticleEverything Tastes Better with (Flavored) Butter
I was recently flipping through one of the countless food magazines that proliferate around the house when I came across a gorgeous recipe and photo for Tilapia with Garlic-Lime Butter. I do like...
View ArticleIce, Ice, Baby! Chill Out with these Clever Cubes
I was recently enjoying a couple glasses of wine one night and – in an EXTREMELY rare occurrence – had a few sips left that I didn’t feel like finishing. (Still can’t figure that one out!) Not enough...
View ArticleThe 3 S’s of Fall — Soups, Stews and Side Dishes
When temps start to fall, my taste buds turn to the three S’s of fall – soups, stews and sides. A creamy potato soup. A chunky beef stew. A filling side dish. The heartier the better! And soups,...
View ArticleOh, Deer! What To Do With All That Venison?
With another deer-hunting season wrapping up, many of you may find your freezers full of rich venison meat waiting to be put to good use. Well look no further! Today’s Charleston Daily Mail offers a...
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