Graham Crackers

Graham Crackers

I'd been patrolling the local grocery store for something other than goldfish and apples or ice cream and oreos and stumbled across a childhood favorite:  Graham Crackers and Vanilla Frosting.

You Say Crouton, I Say Toast

You Say Crouton, I Say Toast

Today, I had an unexpected culinary surprise, all because of a very well prepared piece of toast.

Facebook Fan Challenge: Pumpkin Ginger Soup

Facebook Fan Challenge: Pumpkin Ginger Soup

I was talking food segways with a friend of mine the other day:  milk leads to cookies; peanuts lead to beer; Ruffles Ridged Potato Chips lead to French Onion Dip; and two glasses of wine, a fan request and a chat with my sister-in-law leads directly to ginger pumpkin soup.

Braising Season Has Arrived!

Braising Season Has Arrived!

If you know me, you know I love a good braise, especially one marinated in an entire bottle of Pinot Noir.  The recipe I found for Beef Daube (pronounced Dob) was ideal for a Sunday.

Arizona Wine Country Road Trip

Arizona Wine Country Road Trip

Although tamed down and classed up, we hit the road with all the same zeal of a college road trip. Arguably, there are few better places for road trippin’ than Arizona. This time, we pointed south to a small part of Arizona we had yet to explore but had heard a lot about, Sonoita and its wine country.

New Friends

New Friends

Then, there’s one of the greatest guys I’ve ever met, Chef Jeff Roberto (Sushi Jeff) of Sushi on a Roll. He was one of the most gracious and entertaining hosts we’ve had the pleasure to work with. Sushi on a Roll (SOAR) is a really cool sushi only catering company.

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In this episode of into the Soup, we travel to the eclectic town of Pagosa Springs, Colorado or as we like to call it "No Hassle Colorado." We visit the 5-star Keyah Grande resort where we shoot skeet and cook stuffed tilapia with their world-renowned Chef Ross Fraser. Then we tube the San Juan River and saddle our horses for a ride the locally famous Pagosa Brewing Company and try their signature salmon and chips and bison burger. It is a contrast of elegance and down-to-earth fun. Join us.

In this episode of into the Soup, we tour Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo. We visit the Gaya Street Market, hit the KK Adventure park for some kid friendly fun, and then explore Malay street food at the Dragon Food Center hawker stand.

We are joined by our friend Bev who, along with her partner Ron, own Borneo Dream. Check out their web site especially if you are into Scuba Diving (coming soon). We also meet Jimmy Wong who runs the City Park Lodge for backpackers. Finally we meet loads of interesting folks at the hawker center. Enjoy.

In this episode of into the Soup, we visit the Sabah Tea Plantation in Borneo. Join us as we travel to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu, take a Fish Massage, trek through the rainforest (and run across some interesting creatures), learn how tea is processed and then cook with tea leaves. It was a great experience that we would like to share with you.

Our first episode of into the Soup took place around halloween. We went looking for a pumpkin at MacDonald's Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was a an experience unique to the Valley of the Sun. Afterward, we met up with Chef Alan Zeman of Southwest Originals who showed us how the make his special Pumpkin Chocolate Cheese Cake. This is not the traditional pumpkin pie, but it is about the best thing you have ever put in your mouth.

 

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