Posted by James Collier on Nov 22, 2011 | comments
Looking to impress the family on Thursday? If you're feeling adventurous, you could always fry the turkey. But if you're looking for something with a little less oil, Chef Mike Shackelford over at Trelio also has a few ideas: Bacon-Braised Brussels Sprouts Pear and Celeriac Puree Roasted Read more...Posted by James Collier on Nov 22, 2011 | comments
I'm sure by now you're tired of looking at photos of food. Here, watch some videos instead: Dusty Buns / Eat St. Our favorite bistro bus will soon be in the running for another spot on Food Network, but this time it's for a segment Eat St. Details on voting after Turkey Day--for now, check out the Read more...Posted by James Collier on Nov 21, 2011 | comments
Confession: I've never roasted a turkey. I've eaten enough of it to know that even at its best, turkey out of the oven is dull (hence our dependence on gravy and cranberry sauce), so I've just never bothered. Instead, I fry mine. I've been doing this for a few years now, and despite the rise in Read more...Posted by James Collier on Nov 18, 2011 | comments
Sometime in April I swore off all citrus - I was tired of seeing in my CSA box, and the thought of peeling another orange made me cringe. But after six months of stone fruit, berries and grapes, I'm excited to see bright oranges, greens and yellows making their way back onto market shelves. Just Read more...Posted by James Collier on Nov 15, 2011 | comments
That's the Cheesy Mac & Rib from LA's Grilled Cheese Truck. I spent the weekend with a couple hundred food nerds bloggers in Santa Monica for the International Food Bloggers Conference, so I missed out on the Madera Wine Trail and other local events. Did you go? Did you cook something at home Read more...